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Parisians are dreamers. La Seine is their ocean.
Seine River Cruises are their odyssey.
Parisians have a deep love for the Seine. Love in Paris being tender but fierce, all Parisians find the Seine both incredibly beautiful and completely dégueulasse.
Criticism never hurts. Especially a river.
A Seine River Cruise is an emotionally loaded moment for every Parisian. It brings back childhood memories of the usual sortie de classe on the Bateaux-Mouches (Yes – the Parisian was once a child). Memories of his teen years when bringing his provincial cousin on a Seine river cruise was the worst imaginable chore. Memories of his student years when he grasped that the beauty of his city was his major asset to ever seal his romantic endeavours and finally discover physical pleasures (true – the Parisian is no early bloomer). Seine River Cruises are always striking moments in the life of the Parisian.
Yet, Seine river cruises is one of these things the Parisian likes without knowing or admitting he does. Everything the Parisian is able to say when hearing the phrase ‘Croisière sur la Seine’ is “C’est un truc de touristes”.
Nothing is more degrading for the Parisian than doing des trucs de touristes. But the Parisian has a good heart. So one day, as a grown up, he shall take his Spanish friends, his children, his clients or his mistress on a cruise along the Seine.
While on the boat, the Parisian will always stand outside – with his collar popped. Inside is for suckers. The Parisian likes to feel the wind, the sun, the brutality of the elements whipping his face.
The Seine becomes his new Bermuda Triangle.
Such is the Parisian, fearless and adventurous.
NB: The Best-est Seine River Cruise is visible here. It is also a fantastic Christmas present for your Parisian friends.
Useful tip : To spot the Parisians on a Seine River Cruise, just look for people wearing sailing jackets.
Sound like a Parisian: « J’ai fait une croisière sur la Seine l’autre jour, il f’sait hyper beau, c’était hyper sympa »
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Inside IS for suckers! When I took my first Seine River Cruise, I couldn’t remain sitting down… (maybe it was just the excitement of my first time in Paris) … So, I did like a Parisian instead, minus the sailing jacket -which I wished I’d had when it started raining.
Ha, well I did enjoy your shameless plug. Again thanks for posting.
So here is my situation: I’m dating a French guy, although he is not from Paris and does get angry when I call him Parisian. Anyways, he hates being a tourist. Your company is pretty touristy. How do I convince my boyfriend to go on your cruise without hearing the words “putain, je ne suis pas un tourist” ?
The Seine becomes his new Bermuda Triangle.
Such is the Parisian, fearless and adventurous.
Hilarious! I love these posts.
Nenii… It really is! You are accuimulating the hints of Parisianity Nenii: watchout!!
Michelle… Merci, that’s very nice to hear.
Stefanie… Struggling bloggers, you know… It was just too good not to go for it! Now, for your problem, yes, French people hate to be called Parisians, even if they live here. This blog probably gives you a few elements to understand why. Now, if you wanna do a Champagne Cruise, maybe you could just say you’d like to do it?!! You may evoke the fact that dream is not for tourists, it’s for everyone. You may point out that by reacting likethat, he really sounds like a Parisian. Last trick: sexual blackmail…
Each year the company I used to work for in Paris organized a cruise on the Seine. We had a lot of fun and it was funny to dance on a boat and looking at the wonderful buildings along the Seine. I love cruising on the Seine. I agree also that I hate being called a Parisian even if I spend all my adult life there. I am still a “provincial” in the heart.
Took the champagne cruise in May. It was great and easily worth the €40. Had to sit inside.
Severine… ah!! These parties… always good stories!
Starman… Thx for these kind words. Glad you had a good time. Paris and Champagne… you can hardly go wrong, really!! A bientôt!
Your blog is a clever and funny read. Thanks for the frequent laughs and insight.
Islands… Thank you for these kind words. I’ll try to keep it up!!
“Such is the Parisian, fearless and adventurous.”
-I was lauhging aloud when reading this…your blog is awesome. I’m looking forward to your insightful and very well written posts.
“Such is the Parisian, fearless and adventurous.”
- I was laughing aloud when reading this …your blog is awesome. I’m looking forward to more of your insightful and entertaining posts!
Larabelle… Thank you – you’re far too kind. Will do my best to live up to your expectations!
Olivier, I am new to ton blog, but am enjoy9ing it very much indeed.
“Parisian, fearless and adventurous”. You have struck gold with that phrase, mon ami! (apologies for excessive familiarity…)
BTW, the inclusion of English words into French sentences is something that gets reversed! i include French words into my English – it makes me think i am making progress avec mon francais!
Nice work. Look forward to more.