European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 11, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse A ports of the Saint Martin canal. People watch from a Bridge at a boat is locked to a lower level on the canal. About ays. The boats and soil he Ilyas Dot if War 1602 in . Ion to in a Khz Early. I Pont 0116 i Tot of Holland but there is no mistaking this Tor anything but Paris. Even when the wrought Iron balconies give Way to suburban High rises the surroundings Are absolutely French. The boat passes a couple of swing Bridges operated by water pressure which open like Gates to let it go through. The raised Bridge of the Rue de crimes constructed in 1885. Simply goes up on a Pulley and then Back Down again. An electronic Eye sets Oil the mechanism a Bell rings As the boat approaches and the people on top Scurry to reach land before the red striped barriers go Down. All during the trip a Crew member circulates among the passengers dispensing information in several languages a pleasant change from microphones scratching and blaring their messages. The boat ride end at la Villette the former slaughterhouse area of Paris which is being turned into a science and natural history Park. It has taken More than three hours to come Halfway across Paris and passengers who do not wish to Rush Back into the Bustle of the City stroll through the Park or seek one of the Lish or Grill restaurants of the Avenue Jean inures. After lunch the boat will make the return trip with a new set of passengers. The panache Eaulous sails daily april 7 to sept. 6 except on Bank holidays May 1 and 26 and july 14 when the locks Are closed. It continues to sail into late october on Days when the weather is Good. Cost of the half Day trip in either direction is 80 francs about $10 for adults and 40 francs for children Ages 6 to 12. Embarkation is at Quai Anatole France near Deligny swimming Pool metro sol Fenno at 9 30 . And from la Villette meeting Point in front of cafe l Horl geat 212 ave. Jean Jaures metro Porte de Panton at 2 30 . The boat holds Only 65 passengers so it is Wise to make reservations. Contact quiz our Paris canal 19 Rue d Alkenes f-75009 Paris. Tel. 1-8747530. Another firm canal drama runs three different canal Tours in Glass sided boats Complete with microphone toting guide. It has a three hour tour from la Villette Park to the Paris Arsenal Marina. Departures Are tuesday saturday at 9 15 . And 2 15 . Cost is 55 francs about $7 for adults and 40 francs about $5 for children under 12. A Shorter trip on monday. Tuesday and wednesday hours the la Villette area. Cost is 30 francs under $4 and departures Are at 9 15 and 10 45 . And 2, 3 30 and 5 30 . The third trip is a full Day excursion from la Villette through the Countryside to Meaux. With return by bus. The cruise from Paris leaves at 8 45 . From the Bassin de la Vilotte on saturday sunday and thursday the cruise from Meaux trip there by bus is at 9 . On monday Friday and sunday. Cost is 135 francs about $17. Without meal. Take a picnic or eat in one of the restaurants at Meaux. Bookings on these Tours can be made through canal drama. 4 Villa Blanche f-92200 Neuilly sur Seine. France. Tel. 1-6248616. It sunday morning tember 11, 1985 tin the Bank of the. Canal which connect the. Sein. And the Park at la str Pes Page 15
