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Save/ShareSave in Paris on Seine River cruises. It's not a trip to Paris if you don't take a Bateau Mouche, an open-air sightseeing boat up and down the meandering Seine. The boats move slowly enough to take in breathtaking views—Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower.
Vedettes du Pont Neuf is the best company for bargain-hunters. There are no obligatory meals or drinks on board. Bring your own instead, stopping at a grocery store in advance. (And know that, this being Paris, alcoholic beverages are permitted on board). Since there are twenty departures a day between 10:30 am and 10:30 pm, you can swing by whenever it's convenient. Best of all for penny-pinchers (or should I say "eurocent-pinchers"?), you can get a four-euro discount off the 11-euro price by buying your ticket in advance online at the Vedettes du Pont Neuf website.
—Laurie Pike, a blogger in Paris, is writing for our Affordable Europe series.
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My pick are the Bateaux Mouches at the Pont de l'Alma. They are the big "spaceship" boats but their advantage is that they have the highest seating indoors & out of any of the Seine boats. Usually lots of room up top to get great pictures. The Vedettes sit right on the water. Also, their lights are the best at night. I, too, encourage everyone to make a meal of it to bring on board. Champagne & those wonderful chocolate/raspberry pastries!
Posted By Tom Horgan on May 6, 2008, 12:53 AM
I am a little confused, are you saying to use the Bateaux Mouches or the Vedettes. I don't think you can take food on the Bateaux Mouches.
Posted By Marcia on May 6, 2008, 11:22 AM
Hello,
Our blogger based in Paris was recommending Vedettes du Pont Neuf, which allows you to bring your own food.
Regards,
Sean
Posted By Blog Editor on May 6, 2008, 12:05 PM