Paris is a city that amazes andfascinates, causes interest and remains in the soul for life. No wonder they say: "To see Paris and die." Indeed, many people on our planet dream of a dream to visit this magical and fabulous city. And if they managed to do it, it means that they have lived their lives for good reason, they saw all its charms. Not less delight is the river crossing Paris. Magnificent Seine is the central artery of the French capital. For hundreds of years of its existence, she played a lot of roles. She had the opportunity to be both a water tap, a “trough” for washing, and a trade route, and even a sewage ditch.
Sena in terms of geography
What are the rivers in Paris?There is only one, but it is beautiful, like the city itself. The Seine flows through the territory of the French capital - enchanting and mysterious, majestic and powerful. It extends over seven hundred and seventy-six kilometers. The water artery takes its origin in the province in the east of the country called Burgundy. Sena coils around Paris, making sharp turns. As is known, the river flows into the English Channel, separating France and the UK. It happens near the city of Le Havre.
The river flowing in Paris has the following tributaries: on the left - Yonne, on the right - Marne, Oise and Ob. In addition, Sena has channels of non-natural origin. They connect it with other rivers.
Poetic river
Sen, like a sharp musketeer sword, cutsParis on two banks: left and right. Once, when France was ruled by kings and cardinals, bohemians led their stormy lives on the left bank of the state capital. The right bank served as a haven of aristocracy. But as the years passed, the centuries passed, and the boundaries between the social strata became blurred.
At the foot of the magnificent bulk of stone, whichIt belongs to Notre-Dame de Paris, on the Cite Island, a plate made of bronze is embedded in the pavement. It shows a compass. It is from this point, called point zéro by the French, which in translation means “zero point”, takes its origin from all the distances from the capital of France. According to one well-known researcher, the river crossing Paris (Seine) is a kind of compass for the French. After all, it can be oriented in space.
Sena is changing just like the seasons.It is not the same throughout the day. Rivers in Paris (tributaries of the Seine) absorb scraps of death and life. Children’s toys, balloons stolen by the wind, cigarette butts, bottles and much more are regularly pulled out of the pond. But sometimes even the most terrible finds are found - dead human bodies. The water of the Seine runs tirelessly forward, and it is framed by the monumental, eternal and never aging architecture of the city.
Monumental buildings on the right side of the Seine
Каждый школьник знает о том, на какой реке стоит Paris. Of course, on the Seine. And on the right bank are world-famous historical sites. It is here that the Louvre is located, here there is a haven of the Arc de Triomphe. She was not destined to be seen by Napoleon, but he so wanted to do it. The Grand Opera, the Moulin Rouge cabaret and the ancient Egyptian obelisk are located exactly on the right bank of the Seine. And the highest hill of this shore took on its expanses the snow-white Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, sung by poets.
And what about the left bank?
From the banks of the river in Paris, sedately watching the flowhistory and time are the most magical sights of the world. So, it is on the left bank of the immortal Seine that the Eiffel Tower is located, the length of which reaches three hundred meters. The remains of the self-proclaimed emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, found their peace in the House of Disabled People. The Palace of Marie de Medici was also built on the left bank of the Seine, which witnessed the queen's ascent to the throne. The Sorbonne and other higher education institutions are located on the same side of the water surface.
Sena and its bridges
The fame of the Seine brought and bridges erectedabove her. So, in total there are nine structures that connect the islands of St. Louis and the Cite. These are the Bridge of Saint-Michel, Pont au Double, Pont d’Arcole, Pont Saint-Louis and Pont de l’Archeveche. In addition, these include the Notre Dame Bridge, the New Bridge, the Small Bridge and the Changed Bridge.
Whatever time of the year was outside the window, the rivers inParis (the Seine and its tributaries) take on their waters numerous excursion large and small ships. They run along the river and provide an opportunity to enjoy its fascinating landscapes for everyone. Both banks of the French capital are wonderfully visible from these ships. It is sailing on the Seine, you can see all of Paris in a short time and for a completely reasonable amount.
Many impressionists, imitating the alchemists,conjured with the color of the waters of the Seine. They turned them into mercury silver white. On the canvases of artists flows not only the main river of France, but also her whole life. Claude Monet and Henri Matisse set up their own studios on the banks radiating the pride of the Seine. And this, of course, says a lot ...
