Boating in Paris

Boating has a little “country and country” side. For lovers (or future lovers), it’s ultra romantic. For those who live in an apartment in Paris, it’s a breath of fresh air and it gives a holiday feel. And when the weather is nice, it’s very pleasant! If athletes find this activity plan-plan, don’t be mistaken, rowing for 1 hour is not a walk in the park! It’s a good exercise to build up your arms and cheeks. Young children love it and this is an opportunity to teach them how to row. And teenagers (without parents) will have a great time! Don’t forget your hats and sunscreens!

At Lake Daumesnil (Bois de Vincennes)

• Price for 1 hour : €13.50 for 1 or 2 person(s) and €14.50 for 3 people
• Deposit : 20€ (check or cash)
• When : every day from 10am to 8pm (including weekends and holidays, last departure at 7pm)
• Access : Route de Ceinture du lac Daumesnil, metro Porte Dorée (line 8), bus 46
• Closed : from 15 November to 15 February
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At the Lac des Minimes (Bois de Vincennes)

• Price for 1 hour : €10 for 1 or 2 person(s) and €12 for 3, 4 or 5 people
• Deposit : 10€ (check or cash)
• When : Wednesday, Saturday and public holidays from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Sun. from 11 am to 7:30 pm). School holidays: every day from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm, (Sunday from 11 am to 7:30 pm)
• Access : avenue de Nogent, bus 210 or 114
• Closed : from the end of November to the beginning of March
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In the Bois de Boulogne (at the Chalet des Iles)

• Price (up to 5p): €8 for 1/2 hour – €12 for 1 hour – €21 for 2 hours
• Deposit : 50€ (check or cash)
• When : Monday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Access : Metro line 9 (Rue de la Pompe station), RER C (Henri-Martin station), Bus line 63 (Porte de la Muette terminus), Bus line PC (Porte de la Muette station)
• Closed : early November to mid-March
• Warning : if you are an amateur, it takes about 1 hour to go around the island
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