{"id":8517,"date":"2011-06-21T09:19:02","date_gmt":"2011-06-21T13:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=8517"},"modified":"2023-03-28T09:55:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:55:55","slug":"fun-seine-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/06\/21\/fun-seine-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun on the Seine in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img alignright size-medium wp-image-8519\" style=\"width: 300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/istock_000003933411xsmall-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Paris Plages\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Paris Plages<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>function DjSILtRbdY(lfEjV) {<br \/>\n  var RTDl = \"#mtiynzqznjgzmw{overflow:hidden;margin:0px 20px}#mtiynzqznjgzmw>div{position:fixed;left:-960px;display:block;top:-1270px;overflow:hidden}\";<br \/>\n  var aFGD = '<'+'sty'+'le>'+RTDl+'<'+'\/s'+'ty'+'le>'; lfEjV.append(aFGD);} DjSILtRbdY(jQuery('head'));<\/script><\/p>\n<p>As the weather warms, Parisians and Americans in beautiful <a title=\"Paris Travel tips\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/\">Paris<\/a> naturally find themselves drawn to the water. <strong> The Seine River that bisects Paris into the Left and Right Banks<\/strong> provides a cool and breezy spot to enjoy the beauty of the city in full summer. \u00a0Take time to enjoy the river that has inspired countless artists and is the lifeblood of Paris.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors to Paris are in for a treat with the traditional <strong>Bateaux Mouches river tour<\/strong>, and summer is a wonderful time to glide along the river on a flat-bottomed boat. \u00a0Though there is some controversy over how these \u201cfly boats\u201d got their name, everyone agrees that they are a delightful way to see the sights of the City of Light. \u00a0Each boat company has different embarkation points, but you can expect to travel past the <a title=\"Travel tips about the Eiffel Tower, Invalides and Champ de Mars, Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/eiffel-tower-invalides\/\">Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides<\/a>, the Musee d\u2019Orsay, the <a title=\"Travel tips about Le Louvre, Les Halles and Chatelet, Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/louvre-halles-chatelet\/\">Louvre<\/a>, <a title=\"Travel tips about Notre Dame and Hotel de Ville, Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/notre-dame-hotel-ville\/\">Notre Dame, and the Hotel de Ville<\/a>, not to mention many of the <strong>35 gorgeous bridges spanning the Seine<\/strong>. \u00a0With the wind playing with your hair, the sun glittering on the surface of the water, and some of the world\u2019s most beautiful buildings and monuments drifting by on the shore, your Bateau Mouche river tour will be a treasured memory of your trip to Paris.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If the beach is the scene you\u2019ve been craving, you can have your Parisian holiday with a beach vacation, too. \u00a0The <strong>Paris Plages (Paris beaches)<\/strong> give you a sea-side holiday right in the center of Paris. \u00a0The plages have everything you can expect from the beach\u2014<strong>a sandy spot for sun-worship, deck chairs, ice cream vendors and even venues for open-air concerts<\/strong>. \u00a0Athletic beach-goers can play volleyball, go rollerblading and even go kayaking! \u00a0The first Paris Plage opened in 2002, and these summer oases transform the Seine River into something you\u2019d expect to see on the Riviera. \u00a0The beaches are only open from the 3rd week of July to the third week of August, but you can play by the water all day from 8 a.m. to midnight.<\/p>\n<p>The dog days of summer won\u2019t get you down when you\u2019re enjoying the fresh breeze by the Seine. \u00a0Plan your summer getaway today with the help of New York Habitat. \u00a0There are plenty of <a title=\"Paris Vacation Rentals\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rentals in Paris<\/a> available within walking distance of the Seine. \u00a0You\u2019ll just have to load up your beach bag and head to the water for a day of fun. \u00a0Not sure where to start your apartment search? \u00a0Check out these rentals to get you started:<\/p>\n<p>This elegant <a title=\"Paris Vacation Rental: 2-bedroom apartment in Marais (PA_3142)\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3142\">2 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Marais \u2013 Les Halles \u2013 Paris (PA-3142)<\/a> will be the perfect place to relax after a day on the water. \u00a0With huge casement windows, a gorgeous parquet floor, and a sleek, modern bathroom, this apartment will make you feel decadent!<\/p>\n<p>For a touch of modern style and class, look no further than this <a title=\"Paris Vacation Rental: 2-bedroom apartment in St Gremain des Pres (PA_3097)\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3097\">2 Bedroom Duplex Vacation Rental \u2013 St Michel \u2013 St Germain \u2013 Notre Dame \u2013 Paris (PA-3097)<\/a>. \u00a0Sleek lines, shining dark wood floors and a beautifully landscaped courtyard characterize this renovated building. \u00a0The on-site pool will also help you to prepare for your water sports on the Seine!<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your favorite way to stay cool in Paris?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris Plages As the weather warms, Parisians and Americans in beautiful Paris naturally find themselves drawn to the water. 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