4 days in Paris, first week in June, family of 4; 2 adults and 2 kids (18 & 14). We want to hit all the highlights, Eiffel Tower, Louvre. I am also wondering your thoughts on a cruise down the Seine? Suggestion? Should I just purchase tix directly or does anyone recommend a private company?
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16569 posts
Are you asking about tickets for a Seine Cruise? This is a decision you can make at the last minute as you can generally walk up to any of the regular boat lines. The dinner ones need reserving but I don't think you want to do that.
Buy all your tickets, - Eiffel Tower, museums, etc directly from the official websites. There are quite a few shady sites from 3rd parties so make sure you are not in a hurry or distracted and book only on the official website. On your other thread about the Louvre the website is listed in one of my posts.
Posted by
Atlanta
5586 posts
...your thoughts on a cruise down the Seine?
We've done several night cruises with Vedettes du Pont Neuf and have always been pleased. The live commentary was very good. We have always been able to just walk up and get tickets, but you might want to check just to be sure since June will be somewhat crowded. You will want to take one that starts as darkness arrives so you can see the Eiffel Tower sparkle.
Some people opt for a dinner cruise, but, as Pam indicated, You probably don't want to do that. Quite expensive, so so food, and it's hard to enjoy dinner and sight see at the same time.
Posted by
Western Canada
4024 posts
Look here for water cruises.
I did one in October and really enjoyed it…the one starting in Canal St Martin and going out along the Seine.
Posted by
OP
Chicago
13 posts
Thank you all. I will purchase tix directly from the website and do the cruise at night. Any other must do ( I realize there is a lot) I would love to hear. Thanks again, Lisa
Posted by
Chicagoland
1658 posts
There are several companies that offer cruises on the Seine. I prefer Vedettes du Pont Neuf. They use smaller boats and have live commentary in English, French and sometimes Spanish.
You'll want to get in the boarding line early so you can get good seats upstairs. The nicer the weather, the busier all the cruise companies will be.