Seine River cruise from Paris to Normandy 2015
Seine River cruises
2015 - Seine River cruise Paris - Seine River cruise Paris :
Normandy 2015
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The Seine River flows 480 miles through
France, cutting Paris in half on its journey. The division in Paris gives the city distinct, geographic division, with monuments and quarters being designated in relation to the Seine River. The
Eiffel Tour,
Hotel des Invalides, and the
Musee d'Orsay are on the south bank. While the
Louvre,
Grand Palais, and
Concorde can be found on the north bank.
Notre Dame Cathedral, the place du Parvis
Notre Dame, and the Ste-Chapelle are found in the center of Paris on the
Ile de la Cite (
Island of the
City) in the middle of the Seine River.
A
Seine cruise is an excellent way to experience the river, view the banks of Paris, or relax in the countryside of France. Several monuments in France are viewable from the waterway winding through the city. Many outfits in Paris offer a Seine cruise, and outside of Paris, the Seine flows 480 miles through France, there are opportunities for France cruises. A travel agent can help you book a Seine cruise as part of your France holiday, or you can search the internet for "France cruises," or "Seine
Cruise."
Other noteworthy stops on a France vacation include
Marseille, south of Paris, with its charming street markets, old port, and historic sections. Stout supporters of the revolution,
Louis the
XIV built two fortresses on the port, with guns facing the city. In addition, France's national anthem is called
La Marseillaise, named from the soldiers chanting the tune as the marched to Paris. Normandy is an historic area of France.
Home to the
D-Day beaches, as well as many charming and picturesque towns.
Joan of Arc was burned in
Rouen, an ancient, inland town with superb medieval buildings and museums. Mont-St-Michael bay contains a beautiful seascape, with a 264 feet granite wall.
The French Rivera is a great stop on a France vacation. It has a plethora of jet set towns including
Nice,
Cannes, and
Saint Tropez. With an abundant yacht culture, many France cruises head out from ports in the
French Riviera. Of course, the most famous of
French towns is Paris. Paris is a center for museums, restaurants, monuments, and shopping.
The Eiffel Tower,
Arc de Triomphe, the
Louvre museum, and
Notre Dame cathedral all reside in Paris.
Bordeaux is home to amazing
French wine and
Lyon is a historic and well located metropolis, perfect for blitzing into
Switzerland,
Italy, and the
Alps.
Plenty of cities make a great France vacation.