We Tried the BATOBUS River Cruise in Paris (Water Taxi)

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

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[@gilliantracy7991]

This is a really fabulous video. Thanks for taking us on the ride! Great way to see Paris!

[@lindsayrambo9366]

Can you please do a series (one each week)Paris from November up until Christmas as lights and festivities show up? It would be a great reference for those traveling during the holiday season to know exactly what lights are up/festivities are happening as they open. We are traveling Nov 10-14 and hoping some lights are already on display. I watch every one of your videos and they have been so helpful. I have absolutely fallen in love with Paris!

[@yellowblaaer]

oui!!!

[@joaniepb]

Yes, my friends and I are visiting Paris during Christmas week! It is their first time in Paris, and I want it to be a magical experience!

[@JD987abc]

I believe they have already done on on the Christmas markets in Paris. Its excellent.

[@janebaker966]

I'm hoping to go in mid December to see the lights.

[@lindsayrambo9366]

@@JD987abc yes but not November. We won’t be there during the Christmas Market season unfortunately

[@gabrielleparis3532]

🇲🇫❤️Merci Colleen and Antoine, drinking my Cafe au Lait and enjoying a little bit of Paris while watching your video. Thank you for bringing Paris to me, to my heart, and a big smile to both of you

[@letarogers6380]

Music is a tad loud. Thanks for a great day, though!

[@jasonibiza7993]

What a genius way of touring the city in a different way... not your typical tour of the city but one of the best ways... thanks for showing us this ang tugging us along... i had a fun time watching... 👍🇫🇷🗼😎

[@marksanders4866]

Let me make the first comment, and thumbs up, once again before watching it. Can it be because you are such an epic couple?

[@anniebowen1]

You guys are amazing! Thank you for sharing the charm, joy and tons of work you put into your great vlogs - another winner!👏👏👏

[@LeToile9]

This is the best kept secret (no longer) in Paris. Its the best way to get around when there are taxi or metro strikes (the French national pastime) and gives your tired feet a chance to relax. Great channel.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you!!

[@BureauKat]

You’ve got to love ‘la grève.´ It’s so funny how the metro (or whatever) can close for just a few hours. The other national pastime is the unexpected ‘ferme.´

[@samandkellealbrecht9034]

Colleen you are my kinda person. My feet hurt, I’m tired and I will not stop!! I love it!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@eddymontano2497]

Good morning !!! Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful stroll!!!

[@cannondale514]

I know this is unrelated to this youtube video, but I went to Malta recently and ate at superb restaurants; I couldn't help but do Antoine's symphony of the palate in my mind. Great video btw.

[@drsmithy8147]

Love you two. I can relive my visit to Paris over and over by watching you. What a beautiful couple so cute and so smart and make us all love Paris even more!

[@wendy6821]

I was waiting for this video!! There are hardly any detailed videos about Batobus. Great job guys ☺️

[@diannewi]

SO useful, a great overview of what's available near the Batobus stops. For visitors, especially first-timers, a two-day ticket would allow activities near the river at a more leisurely pace. Thanks for another great video Colleen & Antoine!

[@donnaherrington5401]

What a great way to see Paris!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this video. What a wonderful thing to do in Paris. This itinerary definitely fits my shoes.

[@danieli.9252]

I love the Batobus! Slow paced, and it takes you to all the greatest hits along the Seine.

[@chuckburns216]

We have enjoyed the Batobus the last three times we were in Paris and thoroughly enjoyed it! What a great way to see Paris.....try it, you'll like it!!

[@JD987abc]

Bonjour Les Frenchies. This is a fun video. The water bus is a neat way to navigate both sides of the river. The weather looks great too. I’m enjoying your new introduction format. I’ll be back in Paris on Sept 14 starting a one month tour. 6 days on Rue Rambuteau, 5 days Saint Malo and Mount Saint Michael, 5 days in Angers, 5 days in Caen with side trips to Honfleur etc, 5 days in Issy-les Moulineaux and last 7 days on rue Cardinale Lemoine before returning home. All traveling will be by TGV and other trains only one requiring a transfer. My train tickets have been purchased using Trainline app. Reasonably priced and they give a senior discount. Any chance we could meet up for lunch or a drink? A bientôt…Josef.

[@magalimenchise3759]

Ooppooppopoopo

[@caromurray6152]

I haven’t done the Batobus but I walked around several of these areas when I visited in May, all fabulous of course. On a side note a friend of my sister’s visited Paris last week. As she’s a bit nervous when travelling in big cities, I recommended she watch your channel for tips & tricks. She found it both helpful & reassuring, so thank you.☺️

[@huguetteleblanc3678]

Quelle belle façon de voir Paris et un bon exercice en bonus ! Merci de nous faire découvrir Paris à travers vos vidéos. Bons baisers du Québec !

[@barbarahill4281]

Dear folks: You are fountains of info presented with reality, honesty and gosh I love watching you two . I have done 😮the batou boat stops, does take such energy. . You guys never disappoint - enthusiastic, professional and yet authentic, personal. You bring me back to my trips and love of Paris. Thank you so much for all that you do!

[@rileyreynolds5463]

You guys are so much fun to watch. J'ai l'impression d'être en vacance à Paris. Merci beaucoup. Lots of love and light.

[@LisaNazarian]

You two are so delightful; thanks for another great and genuine video!

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Supercool video. All the Parisiens are here in Cap d'Agde 🇨🇵. If you ever fancy a house swap for August, let us know. You both looked great at the end of that marathon +1 😮👍

[@yellowblaaer]

Lovely relaxing video

[@SCCL1000]

I only wish I had known of this when I visited Paris. A great, albeit long, way to sight see. And, I read the comment and request below about the holidays, and I'm chiming in too, in the affirmative. Be/stay well.

[@165jamesnorth]

I love and appreciate all of your videos, but this one captured a sense of adventure and your personal comments about the heat and how you were feeling were a lovely added dimension. Such a well produced journey. Love the energy! Thanks to both of you.

[@SRX2004]

That was a long day. You guys are amazing. Hello from North Carolina, U.S.A. 🙂

[@westernnut8407]

You are both sunburned! This looks like a fun tour and I'm so glad you shared it.

[@itsbellegonzales]

Uy, new vid! Fantastic! ❤

[@janebaker966]

Super enjoyable video. Tough that the boat timings was changed but you thought on your feet. (I find inexpected and unforeseen things,good and bad,happens in travel a lot.) Be so good when,or if,(hopefully when) you do a collab with Jay Swanson,be like having sugar AND cream! Good illustration of how much of the city a visitor could see in a linited time but better really to pick one or two areas and explore around. Ive wanted to go on those boat buses but i was scared about buying the ticket but do it online is easier. Lovely film on lovely day,thanks for capturing on film that city beauty.

[@bidyutparnanag1137]

U guys are amazing ❤love from India

[@lindafrazier8092]

Heartfelt thanks for this wonderful video one to save and view my favorite spots... musee d'orsay, notre dame, shakespeare & company... all of it!!! 🎉

[@smiley9987]

Nice tan,you two :):) joke aside,aren't you heroes? Well deserved end of the day. Thanks for the great tour 👍🌞💪

[@dshinaberry]

Greetings from South Florida. Traveling there in October. I look forward to Saturday morning videos from you. I take notes. I am doing the bus, and this was helpful for that. I like the way you maximize each stop. See you next Saturday!

[@9MPH]

Always a delight to watch your vids and I appreciate your candid approach.

[@louiselewis5061]

Great tour. Thanks so much.

[@carolinedrolet25]

Another great video guys! 'Merci!

[@sa21g22g23]

Très splendide et très magnifique vidéo du debut de fin de semaine

[@jackiec1175]

Awww...Colleen you are a trooper! You stuck with your plan despite the arduous itinerary and finished the course! ❤

[@robinfredrickson4227]

So glad I found your channel!! Thank you for taking me to where I probably will never get to but have always hoped for. ❤️. Allez, On Y Va!!

[@chrisdymes9082]

Bravo...I know to well that tired feet feeling😢....way to rally on the last stop, I know if there was dancing you two were in🎉🎉🎉.

[@ozrocase5834]

OMG! I just saw our family having a picnic supper along the Seine at 16:37. We had a fabulous time in Paris even with "la chaleur". Thank you for your videos!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Awe! How fun!!

[@KarenWrightCoach]

The title of this one made me laugh out loud - because it sounded so crazy! But of course then you drew me in with your great storytelling and guidance and now this is on my list to do when I come to Paris (soon)! Merci!

[@Maronite2]

Colleen, Antoine - awesome video (even with the melted makeup :- ! Love the new format. I used to work for Air France at their North American HQ and traveled frequently to Paris, on business. That left me no time to be a tourist and your videos are definitely filling in the gaps. I especially enjoyed the stop at Notre Dame with the bouquanistes. I have 2 art prints, both of which show that scene, and were purchased 60 years ago, from those bouquanistes. You make such a wonderful couple exuding a blissful 'joie de vivre'. Felicitations.

[@ohmspcrpnqrati85]

This looks great. I am going to Paris in October and I am following you and listening to your advices and suggestions. Love your channel and videos since I discover you back in March. It would be great to see u in Paris.

[@maryddd3546]

wow, great video, there are so many fabulous videos on YT, this one is right up there, what a great idea, you two are real troopers!!! love following you!

[@monicavivendoemla5537]

OMG! I loved this tip. If someone has just 24 hours in Paris. This tour is perfect. Also, thank you for the information on Tuesday's picture day in front of the Louvre.

[@susantunis3928]

Bonjour, Frenchies! I just counted... I have three more of these weekend videos to look forward to before I land in Paris for the first time! (You know I will be looking out for you two like Where's Waldo while I'm there!) Another fantastic, informative video. Merci!

[@Elle-kr8od]

You two are so much fun. What a marathon--my feet hurt just watching. And long before Colleen's did!

[@cwanlin128]

Another great idea of a way to see this beautiful city!! Love your tips!

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Thanks for taking us along. It was fun!

[@protegeleung]

Two of my favorite people in Paris. Next time would love to see you bust the move on the dance floor

[@EllaTravels1986]

This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@BruceG2009]

Your videos, and your Facebook group are so inspiring! The information you share is going to help us make the most of our visit.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

You are so welcome!

[@michaellima6272]

Definitely deserves a thumbs up for this one. You guys have amazing stamina to hit all stops.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you 😊

[@ABC-ki9cc]

This is the perfect, affordable idea for my one day trip to Paris. 😊 Thanks for yet again a wonderful video!

[@ABC-ki9cc]

@@LesFrenchiesTravelThanks ❤

[@hdibart]

Nicely done, thanks.

[@SouthMainTravelers]

We will be in Paris in early September, and only have 1 evening and the next day to see all we can and this just may be the ideal option for us. Your channel has been immensely helpful to us in planning our short visit to Paris. ❤

[@sakugava]

Great job! One of the best videos about Paris. And what a beatiful couple!

[@gracej8887]

Thank you for another lovely video!! Can't wait to be in Paris one day

[@sylviamatthee8172]

Thank you! Loved it!

[@spacecoastaesthetics6990]

I've done the Batobus. Great way to see Paris. You could break it into 2 days

[@violet5428]

You are wonderful and amazing! I am so glad I found your videos. Thank you for sharing your life story and thank you for being real, it is so rare to find genuine people.

[@Lightcode]

Thank you for taking the time and energy to film this. And for me, and many might not agree, this is not how I personally would want to see Paris. It’s so much so fast. By the halfway mark, you were both so exhausted that you are not enjoying the culture and people and vivacity that is Paris. I did seems to be almost all the stops are very much like a train - you end up in a neighbourhood that has a lot to explore, but because you don’t have enough time, you’re seeing only the things that are closest to your stop, most of which are concrete I’m so glad you took a respite for a break because I was feeling your pain in that heat ! .

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

True story. Colleen asked me to promise her we would never film a video like that again. We were fried & exhausted. We're not spring chicken anymore 😉

[@jayceeloves]

So much fun! I loved seeing this. It brought back so many wonderful memories of my first trip to France this past spring! Thank you! Simply delightful! ❤

[@jimsteinberg9291]

Viva Les Frenchies! As almost always, useful info, enjoyably presented, with maps & metro stations. Thanks

[@maryj3056]

Great video ! I love the Batobus ...deffo the best way to do Paris . Glad you spoke about Les Bouquinistes . It's an absolute scandal what La Ville de Paris are going to do with them just for the Olympic Ceremony . Quel honte !

[@marjorieorveau6707]

I go into Paris many times a year and often with family members who are on holiday; this is something I'll suggest as such a novel way of discovering the city. Looking forward to discovering Place Dauphine and the dancing at Jardin des Plantes. Great videos... bravo!!

[@annsmith7207]

Colleen and Antoine: This is fabulous! I imagine doing this in early autumn -- the light will be different and the air exhilarating! And it means getting into bed really early (for me!) the night before! Thanks very much -- this is definitely on the list! Try it again, Colleen, so you can sit on the end of the island you pointed out! Cheers!

[@Ksponseller]

We just returned from Paris and the videos that you created were a tremendous help in creating a great vacation. This was the best planned out vacation that we ever went on since we originally had it scheduled right when Covid started. We stayed ten days and were able to see many of the highlights. I think the best restaurant we visited was Le Petite Lutetia. The ambience was exceptional with white crown molding highlighted with gold leaf, tile floors, and interesting lighting fixtures. We ordered chicken served in a cast iron pot and salmon. The food tasted as incredible as the restaurant decorations. Thank you so, so much for your videos as they helped us have a terrific vacation.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you for the kind words (and the restaurant suggestion)!

[@postcardsfromourgoldenyears]

I loved this! It made me homesick for my favorite city in the world. My husband and I have been to Paris many times. Never did "this" boat. Can't wait till we return in November to do it. BTW, we did dance with the "tango dancers" one night, 2 trips ago. The time we danced, they moved their location from the top of the Opera steps to Place Vendome, almost in front of the Ritz. We did a video of our "fun" experience for my channel. 😍

[@katyhartTV]

Merci, Les Frenchies, for helping me plan my trip to Paris this winter! Love all your videos!

[@Justadumbvet]

Thanks Frenchies , great show this week. Colleen, every time I’m in Paris I see that little spot at the tip of the island from the boat and say just what you said. Then I get sidetracked and don’t do it. Gonna be in town mid September. This time for sure 😂. Thanks again. Stay well.🥂

[@missmayflower]

We did it! And it was surprising how few people were there.

[@AMMandrea123]

In 1979, I took six weeks off between grad school and work to solo travel across Europe via an Eurorail pass and youth hostels. It was an amazing adventure, and one of the highlights was watching Swan Lake in the courtyard of the Louvre. 44 years later, I still get goosebumps as I remember the final scene when evil sorcerer stood next to the pyramid and flapped his gigantic “wings “. Breathtaking!

[@smoker_joe]

Nice souvenir but something's wrong with it. The pyramid was built in 1988.

[@shaheenevans]

Great Video, it was a blast to see you before you set off ! What a hot day you guys did amazing, we did all that over 5 days using your other tips !

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

Awesome content, that was informative, I loved it❤

[@zakatista5246]

Wonderful - I"m definitely going to do this in September!

[@jeffreywagner5234]

AMAZING VIDEO!!!! Thanks for all the tips. I hope to be in Paris next year.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

You should!

[@phillipsmom6252]

Fun stuff!! 👍😀

[@lyndabanks2444]

Great video, so informative and fun, thank you 🥳

[@karenklepsch5248]

that was fun!

[@giusigiangrosso3837]

This is amazing 👏 ❤ I'll be visiting Paris with my little family mid October... hopefully we'll be lucky with the weather to do this Thank you for the precious info ❤️

[@LovetheIPAs]

Thank you! We discovered your series just in time for our trip. We've found them helpful in that we feel better prepared, and even more excited, to visit this beautiful city. Merci!

[@marilou862]

I loved this video!💕. The dinner on the boat one was fantastic and the food looked exquisite but I did feel you couldn’t see as much as you wanted as you were eating for some of the time and it didn’t seem the right environment as there were so many people close together. This one though was brilliant and I loved seeing all the different areas. It truly was a test of your stamina, and you did it! Sorry about the lack of dancing but hope the wine made up for it!

[@carolbrenner3121]

You two are in great shape ❤

[@TellingVideo]

Guys, your videos are amazing! I’m just off to Paris with my wife for a weekend to celebrate our 28th anniversary and this looks like an awesome idea for the day. Thanks 👍🏼😊🙌🏼

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Have fun!

[@johndsmith-gv8zh]

Amazing

[@gavincrillyfilmandphotography]

Hi just back from Paris and your video was very helpful. We had lunch in the Parisian square you recommended. Just lovely with people playing bowling, an artist painting and at one point a 2CV drove passed while we sat at our table under an umbrella.

[@lauranglover521]

Y'all are so fun, and in love! I love "traveling" through Paris with you! Can't wait to see it in person with my teenager in a few weeks- we are very excited!!

[@robynmarty3853]

What a great video! We are hoping to come to Paris 12/24. Watching your videos for inspiration.

[@luisafernandez9346]

Bonjour.... This is a must in Paris. Next time you are going to need to take the BATOBED...lol Keep up the great work you guys always do...merci.🗼🚤🗼

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

I'm liking the Batobed idea...

[@FrenchMartini]

Great video! Thank you so much! It looks like you had such a fun day! In the first video that I saw of yours, you featured Lacroix Patissier and the Pomme Notre Dame - it's what made me book my trip to Paris this winter!!

[@shelovesitaly]

You two are a delight...and Colleen you always look beautiful even with melted off makeup!

[@PhishQueens]

Your Paris travel recommendations made my trip unforgettable! Had an amazing time exploring thanks to your tips. The Batobus cruises were great. Merci beaucoup!

[@pjmincanada5747]

I love the Batobus!!!! J'aime le Batobus!!! ❤

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Moi aussi

[@monicakoenig5921]

This was very enjoyable, felt like I was along for the tour, thank you both for sharing Paris ❤️

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

The good part of wearing yourself out like that is then you get to sit in a cafe and everything tastes so much better.

[@kelleykuphall1040]

Awww you will get to dance there soon - can't wait for that video! 💃🏻🕺🏻

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Yes, we will!!!