Access
Boarding in Paris Quai
André Citroën:
Quai André Citroën in the Port de Javel-Bas (15th arrondissement) metro Javel or RER "C" "Boulevard Victor", between the Pont Mirabeau and the Pont Garigliano, just between the company RABONI and the boat STUDIO THALASSA, left bank, opposite the Parc André Citroën.
By train:
FROM THE GARE MONTPARNASSE:
Metro: line 6, direction "Etoile" : stop "La Motte Picquet Grenelle". Change and take line 10 : direction Boulogne-Pont de Saint Cloud : stop "Javel André Citroën.FROM THE GARE DE LYON:
Cross the Pont de Gaulle to the Gare d'Austerlitz : take RER "C", direction "Versailles St Quentin" : get out at "Boulevard Victor".FROM THE GARE ST LAZARE
Metro : line 13, direction "Châtillon-Montrouge" : stop "Invalides". Then take RER "C" : direction "Versailles : St Quentin" : stop "Boulevard Victor".FROM THE GARE DE L'EST:
Metro : line 5 : direction "Place de l'Italie" : stop "Gare d'Austerlitz". Then take RER "C" : direction "Versailles : St Quentin" : stop "Boulevard Victor".FROM THE GARE DU NORD:
RER "B" : direction "Robinson St Remy les Chevreuse" : stop "St Michel". Then take RER "C" : direction "Versailles : St Quentin" : stop "Boulevard Victor".FROM THE GARE D'AUSTERLITZ:
RER "C" : direction "Versailles : St Quentin" : stop "Boulevard Victor".
By car:
we recommend the Cévennes car park, 37 Rue Leblanc : 75015 Paris : Tel. 01 45 57 32 69 (reasonable prices).
By air:
closest airport: PARIS : ORLY Take the OrlyVal. When you reach Antony, take RER "B" : direction "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle". Get out at "St Michel" and take RER "C" : direction "Versailles : Rive Gauche" : stop "Boulevard Victor".
Boarding in Paris Quai de Bercy
Boarding dock:
Quai de Bercy (12th arrondissement), metro station "Quai de Gare" near the Palais Omnisports between the Pont de Bercy and the Pont Tolbiac.
By air:
closest airport: PARIS : ORLY Take the OrlyVal to "Antony", take RER "B" direction "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle" : stop "Denfert Rochereau" : take metro 6 : direction "Nation" : stop "Quai de la Gare". Cross the bridge. Turn right after the bridge.
By train:
FROM THE GARE MONTPARNASSE:
Metro line 6 direction "nation" : stop "Quai de la Gare". Cross the bridge. Turn right after the bridge.FROM THE GARE DE LYON:
Metro line 1 direction "Château de Vincennes" : stop "Nation". Then take metro line 6 direction "Charles de Gaulle Etoile" : stop "Quai de la Gare". Cross the bridge. Turn right after the bridge.FROM THE GARE ST LAZARE:
Metro line 13 direction "Châtillon Montrouge" : stop "Montparnasse-Bienvenue". Then take metro line 6 direction "Nation" : stop "Quai de la Gare". Cross the bridge. Turn right after the bridge.
FROM THE GARE DE L'EST, THE GARE D'AUSTERLITZ AND THE GARE DU NORD:
Metro line 5 direction "Place de l'Italie" : stop "Place de l'Italie". Then take metro line 6 direction "Nation" : stop "Quai de la Gare". Cross the bridge. Turn right after the bridge.
Animals
For everyone's comfort and for reasons of hygiene and safety, animals are not allowed on board. Thank you for your understanding.
Money on board
All payments on board are in euro (cash, bank cards: Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard, American Express but not Diners Club nor checks). There are no currency exchange facilities or ATMs on the boat.
Climate
Seine Valley:
mild climate all year round, slightly windy when we get close to the coast. Sometimes hot and dry in summer.
Formalities*
A
valid
identity
card
(European
Union
travelers)
or
passport
(Non-European-Union
travelers)
is
compulsory
for
all
of
our
cruises
in
France.
Babies
and
children
must
also
have
valid
identification
or
be
included
on
the
passport
of
the
parents
accompanying
them
(possible
up
to
14
years
of
age).
If
they
are
not
accompanied
by
their
parents,
they
must
have
an
authorization
to
leave
the
country
signed
by
their
parents.
NB:
if
the
child
is
traveling
with
only
one
of
its
parents,
he
must
have
an
authorization
to
leave
the
country
signed
by
the
other
parent.
*
Valid
on
the
date
of
printing
for
French
nationals.
For
other
nationalities:
please
inquire
with
the
competent
authorities.
Hotel
If
you
wish
to
extend
your
holiday
to anywhere
in
Europe,
please
contact
our
friendly
agents
for
your
hotel
reservations
and
transfers.
Specific diet
Remember to inform your
travel agent if you have
a specific diet before
your departure in order
that your cruise runs as
smoothly as possible.
Health
If
you are traveling from
outside the European
Union, we suggest that
you purchase our Travel
Insurance, which will
cover your medical
expenses. Please
check with our friendly
agents for Traveler's
insurance info. If
you are traveling in the
European Union, remember
to ask the Social
Security for the
European card. This
replaces form E111 and
is valid for one year.
It is free of charge but
may take up to 4 to 5
weeks to be issued! In
emergencies, the Social
Security offices can
issue you with a
certificate which serves
as an intermediate
solution on request.
Remember to bring any
medication you are
taking as well as a copy
of your prescriptions.
Air transport
We
would ask you to respect
the check-in times
mentioned on your ticket
/ flight itinerary.
Baggage
In
the event of damage to
or non-delivery of your
baggage by the airline
company, please refer
immediately to the
baggage complaints
department at your
airport of arrival.
A complaints dossier
will be opened. You must
fill in a loss or damage
statement and provide
the following documents:
- the original of the
loss or damage statement
drawn up at the airport
- the passenger receipts
for your airline tickets
- the original boarding
pass
- the original baggage
identification tags
issued when checking in
your baggage
Please keep them in a
safe place.
We would remind you that
the baggage weight limit
is 20 kg per person.
Furthermore, we would
draw your attention to
the fact that all sharp
instruments such as
Swiss Army knives, nail
scissors, nail files,
etc. must be put in the
baggage you check in and
not in your hand
luggage. They may
otherwise be
confiscated.
What to pack
Remember to pack casual
clothes, a sports
outfit, a sweater for
the evenings, a more
formal outfit for the
gala evening and,
especially, comfortable
walking shoes for the
excursions. Towels are
provided on the boat but
there are no face
flannels.
All information is
provided as a rough
guide and may be subject
to modification