There was nothing but pleasure on the trip down that beautiful river, which winds through the rich wine valleys of France.

The greatest hospitality was shown Paul and when his little tender was not loaded down with flowers, it was filled by his admirers with provisions and rare wines.
After the Garonne he went to Paris, where his steam yacht, the Paul Boyton, which he had ordered before departing for the Tagus, was delivered to him.

She was a magnificent little vessel, in which he intended to sail and steam to India, China and Japan.

This was during the Paris Exposition of 1878, and he remained on board the yacht, whose dock was at the exposition grounds, most of the time.

The little vessel was always full of distinguished visitors, and many pleasant excursions were taken up and down the Seine.