No trip to Paris would be complete with a trip down the Seine. We found ourselves at the Eiffel Tower one morning and wanted to go to the Louvre. No problem! We boarded the Batobus and began our float down the river. As a "water bus" it was OK, but on our last day together in Paris Scott decided we should do a lunch cruise, complete with live music. It was a beautiful day, the food and wine were great, and we enjoyed a nice relaxing afternoon before Scott left for the U.S.
There are lots of different houseboats docked along the river along with barges and other "working" boats.
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| Lock of Love along one of the bridges. Couples affix a padlock and throw the key into the Seine to signify their eternal love. This has been a European tradition for a long time. However, in many cities, including Paris, all of the locks are periodically removed, resulting in public outcry. The sad truth is that, as romantic as they seem, they do damage the bridge and there are also worries about all of those keys at the bottom of the river. |
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| Surprise! Right in the middle of the Seine is a replica of the Statue of Liberty! |
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You might recall that the Statue of Liberty standing in New York harbour was a gift from the French,
and was dedicated in 1886. |
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| This Statue of Liberty was a gift to France from the U.S.. |
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| It was dedicated in 1889 and looks towards the Atlantic Ocean and her "sister" statue in New York Harbour. |
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