Photo Gallery Two Wheels Through Paris
A humming "Segway" tour -- on a trendy electric vehicle from California -- is one way to see Paris during the summer in the 21st century. But for those seeking culture, our correspondent recommends touring the French capital on an electric bike.
Tourists stop their Segways on the Champs de Mars. The futuristic form of transport even turns heads among Parisians who are bored of tourists.
Foto: Stefan Simons
Quick lesson in 21st-century locomotion: Lean forward, and they move forward. The riders wear helmets just in case.
Foto: Stefan Simons
Segways cost about 7000 euros each, but they can be rented in Paris for much less.
Foto: Stefan Simons
But the point of a Segway tour is to ride a Segway -- the tour leaves something to be desired.
Foto: Stefan Simons
Another tour, on electric-powered bikes, is almsot as high-tech but far more informative.
Foto: Stefan Simons
Tour guide Delphine (right) tells anecdotes that even surprise Parisians.
Foto: Stefan Simons
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