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What is CASH ONLY in Paris/Bernese Oberland/Fussen/Munich?

Old Feb 4th, 2016, 08:01 AM
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You might think about taking a regular 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine, instead of the Batobus. The boarding dock at Pont Neuf accepts only cash, while the dock at Pont d'Alma accepts cards and cash. If anyone has mobility issues, the Pont d'Alma dock does not involve stairs - the Pont Neuf involves 2 flights.

You can buy discount tickets in advance on this official website, which are good for one year and for any day you want to use them - you just choose the morning or evening cruise. Print and bring the tickets with you, no ID needed.
http://vedettesdupontneuf.com/home/
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 08:36 AM
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Ok thank you both. I'll keep that in
Mind. Fuzzbucket, we have no mobility issue but Pont d'Alma is walking distance from our apartment.
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 09:13 AM
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I completely agree that the Batobus is a waste of time, money, and effort.
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 02:10 PM
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I don't remember if it were Batobus or a competitor, but 2 years ago we GREATLY enjoyed an after-dinner cruise from the Gare d' Lyon neighborhood to the Eiffel Tower, arriving about 10 to 9:00. Just as we got off the gangplank, the tower began its hourly light show, immediately over our heads. Highly recommended for you!
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 02:26 PM
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The Batobus isn't a cruise. It's a slow, expensive water taxi. The cruises are delightful. I hardly ever go to Paris without going on one, usually the Vedettes du Pont Neuf because I like the smaller boats.
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 03:35 PM
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Ok thank you all. I'll keep the Vedettes du Pont Neuf in mind instead of the batobus. Although it would likely be in the afternoon rather than at 9pm, Tomboy, as my kids will be ready for bed by then. They can see the ET from our apartment balcony. But thanks for the idea! Maybe we'll try it during the day sometime.
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 05:06 PM
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We spent three weeks in Germany in December and used cash almost exclusively. It was often the only option, particularly in small towns and at markets, etc. Two of the guest houses/hotels we stayed accepted cash in lieu of an expensive international bank transfer, so it was win-win. We knew this going in, so were prepared.

On our many visits to Switzerland we pretty much do the opposite, use credit card for any purchase over about 40 CHF, although we've stayed in private apartments where we paid in cash rather than deal with the costs involved with bank transfers.

You just can't beat the convenience of an ATM though. They're everywhere.
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Old Feb 4th, 2016, 06:37 PM
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Good to know, thanks Melnq8!
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