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Cruise, Culture, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, Photography, Pont Nuef, River, Seine, Tourism
The landmarks of Paris seem even more beautiful – if that were possible – from the Siene and the best time to cruise the river is after sunset when the city is all aglow and the Eiffel tower sets off its sparkling spectacle. The romance is spoiled somewhat by the rather grating running commentary in the background, but it is charming nevertheless. Here is a (rather less than perfect) sampling of what we saw on the cruise, in response to Ailsa’s weekly travel theme – Night.
Night Cruise – Paris
Pont Nuef
The Samaritaine Store
L’Institut de France
La Cathedrale Notre Dame
La Cathedrale Notre Dame
La Tour Eiffel – lit blue to mark its six month presidency of the EU in 2008! Each star in the giant circle, stands for each member of the EU. Eighty giant projectors on the ground and 100 more on the tower were used to achieve the blue effect!
Thank you for cruising along with me.
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Your night cruise does seem wonderful I Love the light glowing on the buildings you photographed. Excellent entry for theme.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you Francine. These were about the best night shots I could muster up for the challenge
Yours were spectacular.
Love these photos, especially your blue Eiffel Tower!
Thank you Kat
Stunning night photos, Madhu. The blue Eiffel Tower is my favourite. To my eye, these were just perfect.
You are too kind AD
Madhu, I know I often say this, but these are stunning. What a beautiful record of what is always a magical ride! The breadth of your subject matter here on The Urge To Wander sometimes takes my breath away!
What a lovely compliment Kate! Thank you so much
Looks like a dream. Eiffel Tower looks gorgeous!
Thank you Mehmudah. Just realised I wasn’t receiving notifications for your posts! Have noticed this with a few other blogs as well Weird!
Beautiful.
Thanks Scott! Not remotely close to a your standards though
Please!? They might not be of seeds on the forest floor, mountain-scapes, or wild-flowers…or even “innocent” grand-daughters, but they are truly beautiful.
Thank you Scott
You’re most welcome.
Ah fab, I only did the cruise by day – mistake! but I did go up the tower by night. Your tower and Notre Dame shots are cool
Thanks Gilly. Planning to return with my daughter next year. Hope it works out.
Truly beautiful photos.
Thank you Judy
Oh, this is great! What a lovely gallery of Paris night shots!
Thank you TRS
Great shots. Must have been a great cruise. Hope you wrapped up well!
We did! it was very cold even in August! Thanks Jane
Enjoyed the virtual night tour of Paris! Bonne nuit
Merci beaucoup Amy
Beautiful – real great shots…
They are all so good, but your “Le bleu Tour Eiffel” – I’m crazy about it…
Thanks Ledrakenoir! Le Tour in blue was truly spectacular!
Beautiful Paris!
Isn’t she always? Thanks for dropping by Debra
I’m dying right now, wishing I was there. Can’t remember if I told you but I spent a semester abroad in Paris at the ripe age of 21. LOVE Paris. My favorite city in the world. I love your photos and the one of the Tour Eiffel light up in bleu blows me away…..ahhhh….
My favourite city too Nicole
Hope my plans to return next summer pan out.
Beautiful photos of the City of Lights! J’adore Paris!
Me too
Thank you for the comment.
Oh, how beautiful, Madhu! I loved going with you! My daughter and I did the cruise in ’05, but it was just at sunset (and I kept getting pony tails in my photos!). I love the lights you have in yours. And a blue Eiffel tower! Amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it Judy. Thanks for the comment
Beautiful, Madhu, evening on the Seine – Notre Dame by night – it must have been heavenly.
Thank you Lynne. Paris is always heavenly
tres belle. Merci – an awful lot
Merci beaucoup Mtlawleyshire
Ooh, Madhu, you were being modest when you said you would have a hard time with this challenge – these shots are wonderful, I have never done a night cruise along the Seine but after seeing your post, I am officially adding it to my bucket list. That Eiffel Tower in blue shot is stunning. Stunning!
No Ailsa, I had forgotten about these photos! Actually I now realise that the couple of night shots in the Avignon series aren’t too bad either
Thank you, the night tour is very highly recommended.
Well I’m so glad you remembered you had them, so I could get to see them. I shall try to do that night tour next time I’m in the area!
so romantic!
It most definitely is Frizz
Thank you
Oh Madhu,You are amazing photographer.
Your photos took my breath away.It was like entering into a magical dream of Paris.
Thank You so much for sharing it with us.
Be blessed and have a great Sunday!
love,milena
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You are most welcome Milena. delighted that you enjoyed this so much. Thanks
Nighttime in Paris sounds so romantic! Beautiful photos Madhu.
It is!! Thank you.
Magnifique photos, Madhu! How I love ‘La Ville-Lumière’ — night or day!
Me too Tricia. Thank you so much.
Ah, what a beautiful cruise!
Thank you Marina. It was truly lovely.
Looks like a fabulous trip, Madhu! Great post.
Thank you Ruth.
Those are incredible Madhu.
Thank you Jim
Madhu these are amazing images. On a side note…I read one bloggers account of how the people who light the Eiffel Tower tried to charge him for taking images and using them, it is a weird world at times.
That is really weird! But Paris is known for its scams, almost as much as its romance
Thanks Jo.
La Catedrale looks so luminous and magnificent, Madhu. Who wouldn’t want to ride a bateau mouche by night?
Realy…who wouldn’t? Thanks Jo
Weee … Paris!
Thanks Rommel
Beautiful night shots! It looks romantic from the photos.
It is Fergiemoto, It is! Thanks for the comment.
Beautiful pictures Madhu. I did the cruise a couple of years ago – my pictures are of a late afternoon cruise.
You will have to go back then Shaantz
Amazing
DJ-
Thanks DJ
Great pics Madhu…we did the Seine cruise early evening which was beautiful but experiencing it at night I can see from your pics is sparkling & fabulous. Next time for sure
Thanks Kavi. The main highlight at night is to catch the twinkling light show of the Tour Eiffel, that takes place every hour for 15 min.
Very cool Eiffel Tower shot!
Thanks Anne
Gorgeous shots of sites on the seine… Has it been that long since I checked in? Good grief… I’ve been out sick but slowly coming back to life again.
Thanks Eliz