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!

[@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!

[@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 😉

[@fernandasa2158]

I love this city ❤️ everyone should visit, save for as long it will take but just go and visit.

[@protegeleung]

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

[@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

[@wendy-moore]

Fun!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

So much fun 😊

[@Matthew.Pequegnat]

You took a boat from Place Dauphine to Notre Dame... 🤣

[@mariondiemert430]

Do you guys have a flat in Paris or just do Air bnb?

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

We live in a nearby suburb.

[@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

[@anniebowen1]

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

[@Spargeldorf]

I have been working on planning a Paris Itinerary for this Spring, and love this video. I'd love to fit in a day on the Batobus one of our days, however, I am seeing some negative reviews on Trip Advisor from recent travellers this month saying that the boats have been overbooked and others saying that many of the stops are not open. One review said the business isn't operating. Curious if this is due to recent weather/flooding or if there are issues with the operators.

[@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.

[@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... 👍🇫🇷🗼😎

[@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!

[@samandkellealbrecht9034]

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

[@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?

[@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!!

[@crustyrash]

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.´

[@BostonOnDemand]

YOU NEED TO PUT ALLEZ ON Y VA ON YOUR T SHIRTS 🙂❤❤🤗🤗 I hope i spelled that correctly? :-)

[@wendy6821]

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

[@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!

[@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.☺️

[@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 😮👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

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

[@amymalina5073]

Great video. One person’s opinion--wall to wall music can overwhelm the material. Good idea to take all the way down or out under any speaking but try using the music a little more sparingly. Space helps you appreciate it more when you do insert it.

[@smiley9987]

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

[@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. ❤

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

I love your American English accent. Job well done!! Btw, I know you are from the U.S., but where are your ancestors originally from? Just curious!

[@eddymontano2497]

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

[@kobiorama]

Thank you very much for this video. I had no idea this existed in Paris. They have something similar in Venice but this is ideal for a single day trip through Paris. In terms of time, would you say that hitting the major points with this water bus would take more or less time than doing it on the Metro?

[@janebaker966]

More scenic. Less chance of getting your phone nicked.

[@SRX2004]

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

[@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.

[@bidyutparnanag1137]

U guys are amazing ❤love from India

[@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!!

[@spacecoastaesthetics6990]

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

[@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. 😍

[@ilco8654]

As always a very nice video. One question, can you enter the Batobus with a wheelchair?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS]

Wonderful video of the Batobus in Paris. I also made videos from the Batobus. 🙂 👍

This was great! What about bathroom breaks?!

[@itsbellegonzales]

Uy, new vid! Fantastic! ❤

[@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 !

[@daisyduck3118]

Very interesting video. This would be a very convenient way to get around in Paris. Do you think the boats will also operate in January? I haven't found any information on their website. Best regards from Germany❤

[@cmolodiets]

Vous avez courageusement choisi de filmer cette longue journée sur la Seine pendant le mois d'aout caniculaire plutot que pendant le pluvieux mois de juillet. Le ministere du tourisme devrait vous en etre reconnaissant. Les images sont plus vendeuses par beau temps.

[@Durga695]

You folks really know how to enjoy yourselves and do a lot of walking....perhaps to walk off some of those sumptuous meals. This is simply a lovely post, thanks so much for sharing gay Paris with us.

[@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!

[@robynmarty3853]

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

[@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!

[@donnaherrington5401]

What a great way to see Paris!

[@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 ❤

[@iflyfa18s]

Nine stops. Looks great! I guess you have to find a different way back to stop one where you began, right?

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Exactly!

[@mk52211]

Amazing video 🤍 are these boats usable during fall ? In cold weather maybe ?

[@missmayflower]

Yes!

[@LisaNazarian]

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

[@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🎉🎉🎉.

[@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.

[@ivetteleiva-j8p]

Hello - we enjoy your videos of Paris . Quick question ? Where can somebody find a bathroom when taking this hop on hop off boat along the river ?

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

When you hop off, there are options (mostly restaurants and public units). We often buy a coffee standing at the counter and "go". Even if you don't drink it, the cost is the same as the public unit, but the bathrooms are generally much nicer.

[@ohmspcrpnqrati85]

One question, how come all the places shown here seem not packed of people? Are Tuesdays are like this? Any other day of the week is like this?

[@caleblee3307]

probably cause its august and its their "off season" in paris

[@elsaacevedo7053]

Wow! I great option instead of Hop on Hop off bus.

[@patriciasinclair9278]

Super Duper as always! Would love to know more about the water fountains. Water in Paris is expensive so being able to fill up, safely, was amazing I didn't know they still existed as in other European cities. Could you spot them going forward? If and where they exist. Merci.

[@patriciasinclair9278]

Merci beaucoup!@@LesFrenchiesTravel

[@danieli.9252]

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

[@Roni62]

Get their travel guide, it's great 👍

[@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.

[@geok8193]

What a great video. I’ve watched probably all your content. This might be one of my favorites. I’ve been fortunate to have visited Paris three or four times. ( my favorite city in the world 😁)I was not familiar with this ride. I will definitely do it on my next visit. Thank you so much.!!

[@geok8193]

😂

[@zakatista5246]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!!! 🎉

[@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!!

[@michaellima6272]

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

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you 😊

[@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!!

[@lyndabanks2444]

Great video, so informative and fun, thank you 🥳

[@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!

[@louiselewis5061]

Great tour. Thanks so much.

[@sarapanzarella97]

I wish I knew they had a hip on hop off bus in Paris! We were there for just a couple days at the end of visiting Mont st Michel and Normandy in 2019. So I was tired and had put in all my research into those 2 areas. This would have been an easy option. I love your pendant!

[@missmayflower]

Every big city has one! So great when you’re tired and have sore feet.

[@westernnut8407]

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

[@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!

[@jenniferpinkston9380]

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! ❤

[@stevencuskey]

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.

[@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!

[@9MPH]

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

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

Awesome content, that was informative, I loved it❤

[@monicakoenig5921]

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

[@yellowblaaer]

Lovely relaxing video

[@ellao.2433]

This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@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!

[@time2heal]

Merci!!! I have my tickets! Trés content!❤

[@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 !

[@oceanwave-n5j]

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

[@carolinedrolet25]

Another great video guys! 'Merci!

[@1KEAROSS]

Awesome and informative video! We have one day in Paris in October and will probably do the hop on hop off boat. Although, not sure we will do ALL the stops! 🙂

[@carolbrenner3121]

You two are in great shape ❤