France

Parisian party on the
River Marne

Enjoy a short break to Paris with a difference! On Sunday a boat will take you through locks and pretty canals in central Paris, until you reach the countryside. When you step off the boat you step back in time to a period when taverns, called "guingettes" lined the banks of the River Marne. A popular pastime from the mid 1800's to 1900's, workers used to escape the capital to eat and drink at the riverside on a Sunday afternoon. Some would take part in regattas, or swimming and afterwards dance the day away to live music. Many rowing boats can still be seen, but the regattas are no more. These days, the guingettes are enjoying something of a revival as tourists and Parisians alike spend nostalgic musical afternoons eating, drinking and dancing. So, join the party for some good old fashioned Parisian fun!

Tour Highlights: Boat cruise on the River Marne followed by a special afternoon out at the Guingette Party