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It is also possible to travel along the Parisian canals and there discover the charm of the city’s traditionally working-class areas:

- CANAUXRAMA (Les canaux)
Tel. 01 42 39 15 00
Bassin de la Villette - 13, Quai de la Loire - 75019 PARIS

- Canal Saint-Martin

Cruise with commentary, departs 15.00 from Port de l’Arsenal to Parc de Villette or vice versa.

Tel: 01 42 39 15 00
Departs every day: bassin de la Villettte: 09.15 and 14. 45 (M° Jaures)
port de l'Arsenal: 09.45 and 14.30
(M° Bastille)

- Canal de l'Ourcq
Day cruise through the countryside of the Brie region, from bassin de la Vilette to Vignely (with coach transport).
5, quai de la Loire, M° Jaurès
Tel: 01 42 39 15 00

Departs 15 March - 15 November, Thursdays and Tuesdays 08.30 (reservation required, day-long cruise)

- The banks of the Marne
Day-long cruise through the country of the guingettes (small restaurants with music and dancing), from port de l'Arsenal to Perreux sur Marne.

- Paris CANAL
Tel. 01 42 40 96 97
Bassin de la Villette - 19-21, Quai de la Loire - 75019 PARIS (métro Stalingrad)

Different companies propose various tours of Paris with explanatory commentary translated into many languages. Also available are conference visits, which are organised by the historical monuments service.

• Cityrama: 4, place des Pyramides 75001 PARIS M°Pyramides
Tél: 01 44 55 61 00

• Parisbus: 3-5 rue Talma 75016 PARIS Tél: 01 42 88 92 88

• Paris-Vision: 214 rue de Rivoli 75001 PARIS M° Louvre, Tuileries
Tél: 01 42 60 31 25

We’ve described the main ways of getting about in the city; all that remains is for you to choose the transport that most appeals to you. Good visit!