Welcome on board for a one-hour cruise accompanied by a clear, lively commentary together with passages of music evocative of the places and periods on the route. The commentary is broadcast via individual handsets and is available in 13 languages Each language version has specific anecdotes and cultural references. A 'young' version (in French only) is specially designed for children 8 to 14 years old and presents Paris in an amusing, instructive manner with stories and riddles. A guide/hostess takes the microphone from time to time (in four languages) to enrich the commentary with the latest events in Paris (temporary exhibitions, shows, cultural and sports events, etc.). Boarding: Two boarding facilities next to the finest Parisian monuments: The Eiffel Tower, Pier 3 (year-round) Notre-Dame Cathedral (open from 24 March to 5 November 2006 Dates: Year-round: daily Duration: 2:00 Timetable at the foot of the Eiffel Tower: - Season (April to September)* :Departures every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Low season (October to March)* : Departures at least every hour with a few half-hourly departures from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. *No departure at 1.30 p.m. Cruise Route: