BOAT HIRE
Bois de Boulogne, 75016 Paris
Even in Marcel Proust's time, a boat trip on the lower lake of the Bois de Boulogne was a must-do pastime. For generations, residents of the sixteenth arrondissement have gathered in front of the "Bois de Boulogne Boat Service" cabin, easily spotted with its dozens of moored boats. The barge is very popular in the afternoon, especially when the sun is shining. People come with their families or their sweethearts to tour the island in wooden canoes that look like they belong in another era (but are sturdy). This romantic outing can be risky for those who don't know how to row, or very rewarding for those who are confident with a paddle!
