darkness in paris

Is it dark in Paris at the beginning of May as we were thinking of doing the Seine dinner cruise?

Thanks

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This is a very handy tool for figuring out sunset time for any location and time period you choose:

timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html…

In early May, sunset would take place after 9 pm.

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At night-time, wherever you are, it%26#39;s dark...

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I was there in May some 20 years ago, don%26#39;t remember evenings then; went in June %26#39;08 and we went on the Vendettes du Pont Neuf cruise at 9:00 and it was not dark yet, at all. In fact, I have pictures of my kids taken in Tuileries with E.T. in background the night before we left, it was 10:00 or so and still twilight-y.

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The river cruises boats have very strong spotlights and major monuments are lighted. It is actually more magical and beautiful in the evening than during the day..unless it rains.

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We took the batteaux mouches one night on a trip to Paris and the lights from the ship were so bright that they obscured the sights along the banks. I wouls suggest going with one of the others at night. The Vedettes de Pont Neuf, for example.

Pjk

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