Winding thought the heart of one of Europe’s oldest cities is the Seine; this river flows thought Paris, eventually to the English Channel, and then to the Atlantic. In fact the land that holds the modern day city of Paris was carved by the river Seine; so close are they tied that the two have become synonymous. The channel of the Seine is dredged so ocean-going vessels can dock at Rouen: much of France's internal and foreign trade moves on the Seine and the city of Paris owes much to this river. The river has been used for travel and trade for so long that it none too rare to find Roman artefacts along its banks. During the Second World War the Seine played an important part in the plans of both side; its capture and crossing was of the utmost importance and many bridges across the Seine became strategic focus points in the starting parts of war.

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Entering the city from the southeast, the river moves north and then moves south again until it leaves Paris at the southwest corner. The river’s water level, some 30ft below the level of the street, has been a method of transportation of centuries. Modern France is no acceptation and the river is covered with Quays, with portions that border the roadways. The river is held in check by massive stone walls and dams which are themselves decorated with the iron rings that were used to secure that would have brought the commerce of ages past.

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