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Batobus: Hop-On, Hop-Off Boat Tours

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From billmiller26

Batobus: Hop-On, Hop-Off Boat Tours

Paris Boat Tours

Name of service: 

Batobus

Date of use: 

May 2003

My Review 

I was visiting Paris for 12 days, so I bought a month-long pass on Batobus. I was staying in the Bastille (11th arrondissement) and so I would head west for the Louvre, Musee d' Orsay, Champs d' Elysees, Tour Eiffel, etc. At the end of the day, I jumped on the Batobus for a leisurely cruise home. The view of the right and left bank scenery was unique. It provided further ideas for my daily walking tour.

The Batobuses, being smaller than the excursion ships, made each trip seem more cozy and personal.

A most memorable experience.

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Courtney Traub, Paris Travel Guide, says:

Batobus is a hop-on, hop-off boat company servicing eight stops around Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Elysees. If you're not in a rush it can be a very good way to see some of the city's most popular attractions.

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