{"id":159289,"date":"2025-03-17T10:27:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T10:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2025\/03\/17\/vedettes-de-paris-an-ecological-turning-point-for-river-tourism\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T10:36:28","slug":"vedettes-de-paris-an-ecological-turning-point-for-river-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/03\/17\/vedettes-de-paris-an-ecological-turning-point-for-river-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Vedettes de Paris: an ecological turning point for river tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since 1976, Vedettes de Paris has been a benchmark for river tourism on the Seine. In 2024, the company took a decisive step forward by pioneering the electrification of tourist boats, putting its first three 100% electric vessels into service. One year on from this historic transformation, Vedettes de Paris celebrates a breakthrough that redefines industry standards while consolidating its commitment to the environment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A necessary ecological transition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Vedettes de Paris’ ecological awareness was accelerated in 2021 when it took part in the Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat (CEC)<\/strong>. At that time, the company realized that 50% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions came from the diesel consumption of its boats<\/strong>, i.e. 500,000 liters per year<\/strong>. Faced with this reality, General Manager Marie Bozzoni and Deputy General Manager Vincent Delteil made a bold decision: to convert 80% of the fleet to electric power by mid-2025<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

As early as February 2024, the first 100% electric<\/strong> boat, the Paris Trocad\u00e9ro<\/strong>, was launched, followed in May by the Paris Montparnasse<\/strong> and, in the summer, a third electrified vessel just before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games<\/strong>. A successful gamble, since three of the fleet’s five boats now sail without any polluting emissions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Tangible environmental benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The switch to electric power has had a direct and measurable impact on reducing polluting emissions. According to the company’s estimates, the Paris Trocad\u00e9ro<\/strong> has avoided 460 tonnes of CO\u2082 equivalent per year<\/strong>, or the equivalent of 59.5 circumnavigations of the Earth in a thermal car<\/strong>. With three electrified boats, the company anticipates a total reduction of 1,110 tonnes of GHG emissions by the end of 2025<\/strong>, equivalent to 143 circumnavigations of the globe<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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