Did You Know?
People love to take boat rides on the Seine!
Where It Starts
The Seine starts near Dijon, France.
Fun Boat Rides
Many boats can ride on the Seine.
What Seine Does
It helps boats go to the sea.
People can fish in the river.
It gives water to plants and trees.
People can walk by the river.
It is nice to see in Paris.
It is home to many fish and birds.
More About Seine
The Seine has been here for a long time. It has helped people for many years. Long ago, people used it to travel and trade. Now, it is still very important.
The Seine helps us in many ways. It gives water to farms and helps boats. People also love to walk by it and see the sights. It makes the city pretty!
In the future, the Seine will still be great. People will keep using it for fun and work. It will always be a part of Paris and France.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Source-Seine (30 km NW of Dijon)"] --> B["Flows through Paris"]
B --> C["Joins English Channel at Le Havre"]
A --> D["Total Length: 777 km (483 mi)"]
D --> E["Navigable by ocean-going vessels"]
E --> F["Negotiable by large barges"]
F --> G["Recreational boating available"]
G --> H["Sightseeing tours in Paris"]
What Do These Words Mean?
drainage basin:An area of land where water collects and drains into a river.
navigable:Able to be traveled on by boats.
ocean-going vessels:Large ships that can travel in the ocean.
negotiable:Able to be traveled on or used by boats.
excursion boats:Boats that take people on short trips for fun.
