Slope And Sail Tours


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Slope And Sail Tours

Slope And Sail Tours

For the smoothest ride in Paris, visitors may want to consider an alternative form of transportation - a boat. There is a service called the Batobus(a play on words with the French word bateau) that runs up and down the Seine. The service runs year round except during January, February and the beginning of March. The boats run every fifteen to twenty minutes and stop at eight places along the Seine.

The service begins at the Eiffel Tower, continues to the Champs Elysées, the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Hôtel de Ville and finally the Jardin des Plantes. It is the perfect way to linger at your favorite monuments and not miss the boat! It is also highly recommended to those of who may have jet lag and are not ready to put on the walking shoes yet.

There are various packages one can buy to ride the Batobus:

  • Half ticket-stops at four destinations
  • One day ticket for unlimited use
  • Two day ticket for unlimited use over two consecutive days
  • Monthly pass
  • Season ticket
  • Children under twelve pay half price

Eiffel Tower

The first stop on the Batobus route is the Eiffel Tower. Visitors can choose to go tour the tower or spend time wandering the nearby Trocadéro Gardens.

Champs-Elysées

The second stop on the Batobus route is the Champs-Elysées.This stop is perfect for travelers who want to do some shopping. Luxury shops and department stores line the avenue.

Musée d'Orsay

The third stop on the Batobus route is the Musée d'Orsay.The Musée d'Orsay hosts the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world. For a visit here, plan to spend the afternoon.