The banks of the river Seine, from Pont d'léna near the Eiffel Tower to Pont de Sully near the Île Saint-Louis — are the World Heritage-listed section of the city. It was "the royal and subsequently aristocratic Paris ... [where] the powerful hand of the state is extremely visible through its constructions."

Inspired by all he sees, Bruce Holmes shares his images of Paris, many of them taken while cruising with Bateaux Parisiens.

Scroll to slide 15 for stunning videos of Paris at its finest, including an incredible time-lapse that will make you want to book a flight to Paris right now!

Images: Bruce Holmes

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