In Paris, the River Seine plays many roles in the city: It divides the Right Bank from the Left Bank, acting as a dividing line; it provides transportation by riverboat and plenty of chance for pleasant walks; lots of Paris’ famous sights are located on both sides of the banks, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

The Basics(基本原则)

One of the best ways to see the Seine is to walk along it, particularly from Les Invalides to Ile Saint-Louis, where you can go across the river on bridges such as Pont Alexandre III, Pont Royal, and Pont des Arts to see some of the most beautiful and best-known buildings in France. Besides, a River Seine trip allows you to rest your legs and enjoy the sights; book a brunch, lunch, or dinner trip to combine your sightseeing with a French meal, or choose the Eiffel Tower to enjoy two of Paris’ most popular activities on one tour.   

Things to Know Before You Go

While you are running through Paris’ main tourist areas, the River Seine is hard to miss; you won’t have to go far to find it. There are more than 30 bridges over the Seine in Paris. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking along the banks and bridges and be prepared for crowds on popular bridges like Pont des Arts.

When to Get There

For a peaceful walk, head to the river in the early morning hours before most of the crowds and travelers arrive. Or go for an after-dinner walk to take in the scenery of the City of Light on the water.

Visiting Canal Saint-Martin

In northeast Paris, the Canal Saint-Martin area is a place where you can see footbridges and modern locals instead of the Seine’s traffic and tourists. Enjoy a more relaxing moment.

【小题1】Which of the following can be used to describe the River Seine?

A．A riverboat provider.	B．A good place to swim.
C．A dividing line in Paris.	D．An ancient sightseeing place.

【小题2】Which is the best line to walk along to see the River Seine according to the author?

A．From the Right Bank to the Left Bank.	B．From Les Invalides to Ile Saint-Louis.
C．From Pont Alexandre Ⅲ to Pont Royal.	D．From Pont des Arts to the Eiffel Tower.

【小题3】What can we know about the River Seine from the passage?

A．It is too far away to be found.

B．Popular bridges over it may be very crowded.

C．It is so wide that there are few bridges across it.

D．Comfortable clothes should be prepared when you walk over its bank.

【小题4】When does the author suggest visiting the River Seine?

A．At midnight.

B．At the dinner time.

C．The time when there aren’t crowds.

D．The time when other travelers arrive.

【小题5】What can we infer from the passage?

A．Travelers should bring enough food before visiting the River Seine.

B．Travelers can see the Seine’s traffic and tourists in the Canal Saint-Martin area.

C．It’s a good choice to visit the Eiffel Tower on another tour after visiting the Seine.

D．It’s a good idea to see the Seine and enjoy a French meal at the same time.