Fluctuat nec mergitur

The Bateau Fluctuat, for educational cruises on the Seine, inaugurated this summer

This summer, the motto of Paris comes to life aboard the Fluctuat, a boat moored at the Port de l'Arsenal to help young and old alike rediscover the Seine. Educational cruises, guided tours and fun workshops invite children, families and the curious to reconnect with the river in the heart of the capital.

Paris coat of arms: history and significance of the boat on the capital's coat of arms

Why is there a boat on the Paris coat of arms? If you're wondering, the editors of Sortiraparis may have the answer. History of the Paris coat of arms, from the seal of the water merchants to the motto "Fluctuat nec mergitur"... We tell you all!

Fluctuat nec mergitur: what does the City of Paris’ motto mean?

Fluctuat nec mergitur, here is a motto heard in the city after the 2015’s terror attacks. But do you know the story of this Latin locution and what it means to the City of Paris?