Glorified by poets and artists, the Seine has never been just a French waterway. At all times, it was considered a hallmark of the country and the pride of the French. Today, every guest of Paris will undoubtedly make a fascinating trip along its water surface, sitting in a comfortable chair of a river tram. The landscapes of its sun-soaked banks continue to inspire artists to create paintings. From the botanical garden and the oldest zoo in France to its main hallmark, the Eiffel Tower, all the most popular tourist attractions are located on its banks, including the modern, original architecture of business centers.
You can go on a river trip both during the day, as part of a tour, or sitting at a restaurant table, accompanied by classical French music, during a delicious dinner with hundreds of thousands of lights illuminating the evening Paris. At one gulp, capture the stone gargoyles and chimeras of Notre Dame Cathedral and the sharp thin spires of the Palais de Justice, where the cause celebre of Sarah Bernhardt and Emile Zola once took place, and the world-famous spy Mata Hari was sentenced to death. The dome of the mint and the glass pyramid of the Louvre, the high arched windows of the Musee d’Orsay, and the centuries-old plane trees of the Tuileries Garden – all the splendor of the ancient architectural landmarks of France reveals itself before the eyes of curious tourists. Not to mention thirty-seven unique bridges, each claiming the title of a masterpiece. The oldest in Paris, the New Bridge of the 16th century, and the romantic Pont des Arts with locks as signs of eternal love, the Royal Pont financed by Louis XIV, and, famous for the tragic death of Princess Diana, the Pont de Alma, as well as the richly decorated Pont Alexandre III, which offers a beautiful view of the Champs Elysees and the Hotel des Invalides. Besides, the oldest place in the capital of France, the famous Ile de la Cite, which was inhabited by ancient Celtic tribes before Christ, is also washed by the rapidly flowing currents of the Seine.