The Seine’s distinct amber hue is the essential color of central Paris’ pallette. Much like New York’s famed East River swimming in the Parisian Seine is an at-your-own-risk activity. Thanks to the 35 Paris bridges crossing the river swimming across the Seine is entirely unnecessary. There are few joys in Paris similar to the beauty and serenity (even amidst rush-hour traffic) of crossing the majestic river on a Paris bridge. On banks left and right New York Habitat has hundreds of Paris rental apartments easily accessible by modern footbridge and Napoleonic pont alike.
Paris is geographically a small city and most of New York Habitat’s rental accommodations are close to the river Seine and her bridges. Those looking for the quintessential Parisian flat of modern living and classic French touch need not look further than this 3-bedroom apartment rental in St. Germain des Pres (PA-2646).
From here visitors are steps from the pedestrian bridge Pont Des Arts and the Louvre across the river. For a Latin Quarter apartment guests should take a look at this studio apartment rental in Quartier Latin, St. Michel – St. Germain des Pres – Notre Dame (PA-925). This cozy little apartment is a short walk to both the Pont St-Michel and the Petit Pont connecting the Left Bank with the La Cite island, home of the Notre Dame cathedral.
Over on the Left Bank is a spacious, airy 1-Bedroom vacation rental in Halles, Opera-Le Louvre (PA-4021). This apartment is a short walk to the famous Pont Neuf bridge, connecting the Right Bank to the La Cite island as well as the Left Bank.
Paris is all about the river Seine, if it wasn’t for the river this land-locked city would probably never exist. That said, the river crossings are as diverse as Parisians themselves and their architectural beauty and stunning views often manage to outshine the bronze river below.
What is your favorite Seine-crossing bridge? Or what other famous urban rivers rival the Seine?
The Seine is one of the most romantic river in the world. As for others, I have yet to see the much-lauded beauty of the Neva’s canals in St. Petersburg. In Paris, I can sit on the banks and enjoy the live musicians, good wine and good friends. I also really like walking from the Right Bank to the Left Bank, from the Latin Quarter and St. Germain des Pres to Les Halles and le Marais without resorting to the metro.
Although it can sometimes be crowded, the Seine is great because in the summer, due to lack of beaches in Paris, Paris-Plage is created along the Seine.If you seat on the one near rue de Rivoli there are always fun activities going around and while tanning, you can enjoy the sun set and cross the street to visit the Louvre.
My favorite bridge in Paris is by far the pont Alexandre III (Alexander the III) Tsar of Russia from 1845-1894. This bridge is so dramatic, so elegant. Crossing the River seine between the 7th and 8th arrondisement. Those beautiful golden statutes are glowing and you can see them from so far away….
I went on a boat ride on the Seine a few years ago. It was a beautiful day in Paris and it was wonderful to see some of the buildings from the river and the back of Notre Dame.