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La Seine, de Paris à la Mer
Suitability for a houseboat holiday *33

Description
The river or rather the stream flows to Rouen under the name of Bas Seine and continues as Seine maritime. That means, the Seine is after Rouen under tidal navigational rules. You are only allowed to navigate on the river from Paris to the Channel if you have an appropriate license. For this reason there are not boat hirers here. For the sport skipper the Seine is first of all the “motorway” to the Channel. Fair enough we have to mention that on the way you can find some very nice resting places.


















Information for the Skiper:
Advantage: The fastest way from Paris to the sea.
Disadvantage: A lot of Cargo ships, you have to take great care!
Length: 357 kms; locks: 7; boat hirers: None
Not suitable for family holidays.
Tourism
Once you left the enormous possibilities of the City, there is not much left but an interesting journey and the towns of Rouen and Honfleur.

Food and Drinks
In Paris you find naturally everything you can think of … . Only a few kilometres further you are in the Haute Normandie with its delicious fish dishes. A speciality of this region is also Bulots, sea-snails. No wine is produced in this area but ales and cider are highly recommended.


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