Seine-r Containers in the Saner Container

Our blog, the Saner Container, goes to Paris today with pictures of containers along the Seine! Mom jokes are a thing, right? We were in Paris for a few days this fall. On a boat trip along the Seine, we could not get over how many containers we saw! After 20 years of being in the containers, I routinely take pictures wherever I spot them. As other tourists were taking pictures of the sites, my husband and I were framing up all the containers we saw. I know, we are so romantic! It was a great showcase of how containers make the ideal building blocks in so many situations from cafes to internationally renowned restoration projects.

The Seine has a wonderful quay along it which makes it great for walking and biking. In the summer, the city even brings in sand so that city-dwellers can enjoy a beach along the river. Permanent structures seem to be not allowed. Containers are a perfect solution. Containers provide a great spot for the kitchen and storage. They can be outfitted with a concession window for walk-up service. Easy lock-up at night provides great security.

We saw a concession stand all set up with easy access. Also, easy for employees to close up at night.

As we went by Notre Dame, they had a large building made of containers made onsite. It is not hard to imagine that such a complicated project will take so much collaboration to restore it. Clearly experts in a variety of fields will be needed onsite for years to work together.

Here are the pictures we took. Enjoy!