A glorious full moon competed with the sparkling Eiffel
Tower and the sounds of Offenbach’s “Can Can” as we enjoyed a romantic dinner
cruise up and down the River Seine on a Bateau Mouche. What a breathtaking
experience! Do yourself a favor and splurge on this when you visit Paris.
Bateau Mouche literally translates as “fly boat” (so named because the boats were originally manufactured in boatyards situated in the Mouche area of Lyon), and these boats have been plying the river showing visitors the best views of Paris since 1949, carrying 2.5 million passengers a year on a tour of Paris from what the company calls “Paris’s best avenue of them all: the Seine.”
We reserved in advance, a wise decision, chose an evening
dinner tour, and selected the Prestige Dinner menu,
which cost us 105 euros each and now costs 115 euros, or about $123. This
included a four-course meal, a bottle of wine, and a glass of champagne, as well
as live entertainment. If we’d chosen the Excellence Menu for 40 euros more
apiece, we would have had window seats and fancier food; instead we were in the
middle of the interior dining room, with a great view of the piano and violin
duet playing standards. The boat was surrounded by windows, though, and a short
trip to the outdoor upper level afforded excellent views. Next time, I believe
I will splurge on the window seats.
Thinking of popping the question? You can choose the “Get a
Yes in Paris - Marriage Proposal” package starting at 340 euros per person,
which includes a chauffeur to the boat, a special table for 2 in the bow,
offers a variety of quality champagnes to choose from. Who wouldn’t say yes to
a proposal with Moet and Chandon on a bateau mouche in Paris?
Several competing companies provide essentially the same tour, including brunch, lunch, and simple sightseeing
tours.
Enjoy photos of our Seine River Tour from aboard a Bateau Mouche at messysuitcase.com!
INFO
Paris Tourism
Bateaux Mouches
Offenbach’s Can Can
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