Why are boats called Bateaux Mouches?
Bateaux Mouches translates literally as “fly boats” (“fly” meaning the insect); however, the name arose because they were originally manufactured in boatyards situated in the Mouche area of Lyon. These boats are popular tourist attractions in Paris. They started with steamers at an Exhibition in 1867.
What service does the Bateaux Mouche company provide?
Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches® is known for its quality of service and its expertise: A comfortable reception room awaits to welcome you before boarding for dinner and lunch cruises. All our tables are next to windows and offer a direct view onto the Seine and the monuments running alongside it.
What is the history of the Bateau Mouche?
The origins of the term bateau-mouche can be traced back to the 19th century and the banks of the Saône river in the southern suburbs of Lyon. Various tributaries of the river, known as mouches, were filled in to clean up the city. These then gave their name to their neighbourhood, which came to be called La Mouche.
Why was the Bateaux-Mouches built?
Start of the Bateaux-Mouches It was at the end of World War II that a gentleman by the name of Jean Bruel wanted to let people enjoy themselves again, and with his love of Paris, he knew that the River Seine provided a fabulous viewpoint of many monuments and landmarks that portray the history of Paris.
Who is the founder of the Bateaux Mouches?
La Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches® Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches® was founded in 1949 by Jean Bruel. It began with a single steam boat, a relic from the universal exhibition of 1900…Today, we have a modern fleet of 15 boats that host almost 2.5 million people, Parisians and tourists alike, each year.
Where to board Bateaux Mouches cruise in Paris?
The Bateaux Mouches boarding pear is located on the right bank, in the Port de la Conférence just at the foot of the Pont de l’Alma in the eighth arrondissement of Paris. When you are on Place de l’Alma in front of the bridge of the same name, an access ramp to the left of the bridge will take you to the Bateaux Mouches reception area.
What’s the name of the fly boats in Paris?
The mention of a cruise on the Seine conjures up images of the bateaux-mouches (fly boats), a name that has spread beyond the borders of France, and an experience that simply must be included in the itinerary of a visit to Paris.