rinpadvAs a former Paris scooter tour guide know first had how great it is seeing Paris from the safety of a car and the relaxation of being able to kick back and soak it all in. So lets kick thing of by answering the first question that’s on everyone mind.
What is a 2cv Paris tour?
It is a sightseeing tour that has gained a fair amount of support from tourists visiting Paris. Some people take the time to hire 2CV car to take their own Citroen tour, and some use a tour company that specializes in 2cv Paris tours.
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What Is A 2CV?
In France, 2CV cars are rather more popular than in the rest of the world. A 2CV is a vintage car that is often referred to as a Dodoche or Deuche because the 2CV is pronounced as “Deux Chevaux” in France.
Between 1948 and 1990, Citroen where producing 2CV cars as a staple economy car in France. At the time, it had a very unconventional look, it had superior engineering, and was uncompromisingly utilitarian. When it was first released, it was considered to be technologically advanced.
At first, the 2CV was created to help smallholders that were still using horses and carts, but by 1953, it was winning awards for technical ingenuity. The look is different but adorable, which is why the 2cv tour Paris trend has emerged over the last few years.
Are 2CV Tours Expensive?
Hiring a 2CV car yourself and using it for a sightseeing adventure may seem like a real and very authentic way of getting around the city, but it is probably the most expensive way. After all, the people who are willing to lend you their vintage cars are often looking for a large deposit and a hefty fee to mitigate the risk of you damaging their car. Furthermore, it is tough to get cheap insurance for a vintage car, especially if you are not the registered owner. However, there are people that are willing to rent out their cars, and there are insurance companies that will insure you, but the cost is rather high.
If you wish to check out some prices here is a list of a number of different 2CV Tour At Different Prices..
Your other alternative is to approach a company that offers car tours and ask if they have a 2CV car tour. The car tours Paris has to offer are actually more varied than the bus tours, especially since the idea of private tours is rather popular in Paris. Taking a car tour is dramatically cheaper than hiring a taxi to take you around. Obviously, taking a 2CV car tour is going to cost you more than a bus tour because the trip is more personal, but you may be pleasantly surprised by the rates that private car tour companies are offering.
What Do Other Tourists Think Of 2CV tours?
The popularity of 2CV car tours is an indication that tourists like and enjoy the idea of a personal tour of Paris in a vintage car, but what do people think of the tours themselves?
As you can imagine, each tourist has a different experience depending upon the company running the tour and the staff they hire, but they also have a different experience based on their (the tourists) personality, their expectations, and the local conditions such as the weather and traffic conditions.
Many of the online reviews say that it is the guide who makes or breaks the experience. If you get a good guide, especially one that speaks fluent English and is personable, then you increase your chances of having a good time.
Some people enjoy the personal feeling that the tour gives them, and many enjoy having tourists photograph them in the vintage car. The car itself tends to draw a moderate amount of attention, which adds to the glamour of the experience.
In some cases you might find that the classic 2CV tours takes you places that you wouldn’t have thought of visiting, and to places that you didn’t know were important or historic. It is a great learning experience, and if you have a good guide, it is also very interesting and fun.
What Could You See In Paris In a 2cv Car
There are some places, such as Barcelona and London, where taking public transport will get you to the landmarks the fastest, but in Paris it is a little different. You are better off making your trip to each landmark via car. Firstly, you get to see the sights, and secondly, it may be quicker than taking public transport. Here are a few places that your 2cv tour Paris experience shouldn’t be without if you are driving yourself. They are also the places that car tours Paris companies will take you if you ask.
- Place des Vosges
- The Musée du Quai Branly
- The Petit Palais
- La Madeleine
- The Champs de Mars
- Dauphine Place
- The Saint Louis Isle
- The Ile de la Cité
- The Champs-Elysées
- Saint Sulpice Place
- Pont Neuf
- The Panthéon
- The Alexandre III Bridge
- The Luxembourg Garden
- Montmartre
- The Musée d’Orsay
- The Place de la Concorde
- The Trocadéro
- The Eiffel Tower
- The Institut de France
- The Palais de l’Elysée
- The Opéra Garnier
- The Pont des Arts
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Saint Germain des Prés District
- The Place Vendôme
- The Arc de Triomphe
- The Invalides
- The Grand Palais
- The Musée du Louvre
Things To Note When Booking Your Tour
It is unlikely that you will be able to see all of the sights with just a day of touring, so why not try the places that are either miles from your hotel, or that are slightly trickier to visit by public transport.
The weather is going to affect your experience, but it only becomes a problem if your visibility is altered, otherwise you shouldn’t let a little wind or rain spoil your day.
Some tours either happen at night or go into the night, and you should consider a drive after the sun goes down because some of Paris’s landmarks look truly magical when they are artificially lit up at night.
A good guide will have no problem negotiating the traffic and zipping down little streets. Having an experienced driver behind the wheel makes all the difference. Remember to check online reviews before you choose a tour company and book a tour because it will help you avoid some of the less reputable companies that are here today and gone tomorrow.
As a final Gage of just how good an authentic, classic Citroen 2cv Paris tour is i often like to refer to TripAdvisor for a rating and review system. At the time this was written a tour of Paris in a 2cv has a rating of 5/5 stars overall out of over 1000 people. It also is ranked #9 as best tours to do in pairs out of over 900 tours.
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