Paris HOHO History: Cityrama to Today

Origins

• Cityrama popularized panoramic city touring with distinctive designs.
• Early routes hugged icons: Eiffel, Louvre, Opéra, Champs‑Élysées.

Evolution

• Sliding roofs for winter comfort.
• Audio guides across languages.
• Night tours and cruise combos.

Fun fact: Retro buses often paraded along the Champs‑Élysées, becoming part of the boulevard’s spectacle.

Bottom line: Today’s HOHO keeps the heritage spirit while adding comfort and flexibility.

Heritage Highlights

• Sliding roofs enabling winter panoramas.
• Parade avenues shaping the tourist circuit.

Gallery Notes

• Look for bus lines framing Eiffel and Opéra in vintage shots.