Seine
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Picnic on the banks, take a romantic river cruise, or stroll iconic bridges.
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Picnic on the banks, take a romantic river cruise, or stroll iconic bridges.
France Get directions
"Do as the locals do and picnic on the banks of the Seine during the warmer months — it’s a simple, quintessential Parisian way to relax, enjoy the city and share food outdoors." - Matt Ortile, Hannah Meltzer
"A landmark river in Paris with pedestrianized banks lined with gardens, museums, and cultural activities." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé N
"The Seine River in Paris served as the unique outdoor venue for the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, where spectators enjoyed the event despite the rain."
"During France’s first COVID lockdown in the spring of 2020, I took brisk daily walks along the Seine, and it became my touchstone—a vital source of energy and calm. With the city uncannily quiet and the river suddenly free of barges and Bateaux Mouches, I once watched a swan gliding near the Île Saint-Louis. Those walks compelled me to observe my surroundings anew, from a weather vane on a rooftop to statues in alcoves on the façade of the Louvre and plaques to heroes of the Resistance." - Nigel Shafran, Rachel Donadio
"The central river whose quays are ideal for a chic picnic—complete with wine, fresh bread, and cheese—offering a quintessentially romantic setting for couples to relax and enjoy the cityscape." - Peter Schlesinger Peter Schlesinger Peter Schlesinger is a writer, editor, and digital content specialist who is passionate about travel and cross-cultural experiences. He is the associate director of digital content at Indagare and a former editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines