My favourite way to get around on Paris city breaks is on the batobus. That’s contrary to what most Paris tourists do because the most popular form of city transport in Paris is almost certainly the metro, cheap and efficient as it is. And the metro does indeed take you anywhere you like for a quick weekend break in Paris city centre for example. But if you like a more relaxed and gentle way of getting about, not only on the surface and in the daylight but also afloat on a river and not just any old river but the famous Paris river Seine, then the batobus is the best means of transport of all. The beautiful banks of the river Seine can be seen from onboard the batobus at just the right tempo as you glide through the city centre on the peaceful rivercraft. Well, that may be over romanticising it just a little bit I admit, because after all, the batobus is a means of transport. It isn’t really intended as a leisure activity in itself, although the service is advertised for tourists in Paris.
Places to see on Paris City Breaks by Batobus
The route is simple. The Batobus goes up and down the Seine from the Jardin Des Plantes in the east, to the Eiffel Tower in the west. Along the way you can stop at several points of interest in the city which include Notre Dame, The Musee D’Orsay, Hotel de Ville and I think one near the Chaps Elysees. By walking a short distance you can easily visit some extra special places like the Rodin museum. And from the Notre Dame Cathedral stop you can get to the Latin Quarter with all those interesting streets, cafes and restaurants not to mention the history. You can get to the Louvre museum too, by getting off the batobus at one of the city centre stops and walking just a short distance. Nothing in the Paris city central area within the peripheral ring road is really too far away to get too in a short walk and most of the interesting sights are close to the river so Paris city breaks with a batobus period ticket are a great way to get about and see everything you want to see without getting too rushed off your feet about it all.
Paris city breaks by batobus
