Book a ticket on the Bateaux-Mouches and explore Paris by boat along the Seine river. Glide past Ile de la Cite where Paris was established as a fishing village in 200 BC. On this trip you will view bridges including the Pont-Neuf, built in 1578 by Henri III. There are various trips offered, and most pass Paris landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, Hotel des Invalides, the Grand Palais and the Musee d'Orsay. Various debarkation points include the Moulin Rouge and the Lido night clubs. Boats range from catamarans and glorified barges to luxurious yachts.
The Louvre museum is not to be missed. This museum on the Right Bank of the Seine is a former royal palace with a celebrated glass pyramid entry by Pei. The Louvre houses the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Venus de Milo. The world famous Musee d'Orsay opened in 1986 and houses Impressionist paintings, arts, architecture and photography from the mid 1800's to 1914. Works of Monet, Renoir and Cezanne are exhibited, as well as sculpture and art nouveau furniture. The museum offers a café on the top floor with a view of the station clock over the Seine river, and formal dining is available in the ornate restaurant. The Rodin Museum features work of the sculptor in a beautiful setting with lovely gardens.
Paris, the "City of Light" comes alive at night when the landmarks of the city are illuminated. A tour will take you past world renowned sights such as Place de la Vendome, Pigalle square, and the opera. The Arch de Triomphe is situated on the famed Champs-Elysees, Paris' major shopping boulevard. Night time tours of Paris can include a show at a nightclub such as the historical Moulin Rouge, where the can-can dance was invented. Guests will enjoy a show with dancers in elaborate costuming with colorful feathers and shiny rhinestones and sequins.
