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Paris Seine River Sightseeing: Explore Paris with Bateaux Parisiens Cruise
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Experience the beauty of Paris from the Seine River on a Bateaux Parisiens cruise. See iconic landmarks, listen to informative commentary, and immerse yourself in the history of the city.
Experience the beauty of Paris from the Seine River on a Bateaux Parisiens cruise. See iconic landmarks, listen to informative commentary, and immerse yourself in the history of the city.
Duration:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Seine River - Embark on a cruise along the Seine River, the most picturesque avenue in Paris!
- Eiffel Tower - Begin your journey at the base of the Eiffel Tower.
- Invalides - As you near the Pont Alexandre III, the Dome des Invalides will appear on your right. This monument is the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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- Seine River - Embark on a cruise along the Seine River, the most picturesque avenue in Paris!
- Eiffel Tower - Begin your journey at the base of the Eiffel Tower.
- Invalides - As you near the Pont Alexandre III, the Dome des Invalides will appear on your right. This monument is the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Pont Alexandre III - This exceptionally beautiful bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. It’s a delightful experience to glide beneath this structure aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.
- Assemblee Nationale - This distinctive building is home to the French parliament. Enjoy its view while savoring the flavors of French cuisine.
- Musee d’Orsay - Marvel at the magnificent building of the renowned Orsay Museum and its surroundings.
- Saint Germain des Pres Quarter - Delight in the charming views of this famous quarter as you cruise along the Seine.
- Pont-Neuf - As you pass under Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, look up and admire the sculptures.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - View the Notre Dame Cathedral from the river.
- Latin Quarter - Relish the unique atmosphere of this area as you pass by.
- Ile Saint-Louis - Ile Saint Louis is the heart of historical Paris. Enjoy intriguing views of its typical architecture from the water.
- Pont Marie - Pont Marie is a very special bridge. As you pass beneath it, close your eyes and make a wish. Legend has it that your wish will come true within the year.
- Conciergerie - The Conciergerie is a notable landmark. It is where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned before their execution.
- Louvre Museum - View the Louvre, the former Royal Castle, and one of the longest buildings in the world.
- Place de la Concorde - From the boat, observe the Egyptian obelisk. The Place de la Concorde played a significant role during the French Revolution, as the guillotine was located there.
- Grand Palais - Admire the stunning architecture with its glass dome! This building hosts exceptional exhibitions and events. During the 2024 Olympic Games, it hosted part of the competitions.
- Pont de la Concorde - The bridge connecting the Place de la Concorde and the Assemblée Nationale was constructed from stones of the Bastille prison, which was demolished after the French Revolution.
What's Included
- 1h Seine River cruise
- See top Paris attractions like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre
- Audio commentary in 14 languages
- Departure from the Eiffel Tower
- 1h Seine River cruise
- See top Paris attractions like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre
- Audio commentary in 14 languages
- Departure from the Eiffel Tower
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Souvenir Photo taken at boarding
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Souvenir Photo taken at boarding
Additional Information
Experience the essence of Paris with a 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing boat tour. As you sail along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed banks of the River Seine, marvel at iconic Paris landmarks like the Notre Dame Cathedral and glide under the graceful Pont Neuf. Enjoy audio commentary that provides fascinating insights into the city’s sights and…
Experience the essence of Paris with a 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing boat tour. As you sail along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed banks of the River Seine, marvel at iconic Paris landmarks like the Notre Dame Cathedral and glide under the graceful Pont Neuf. Enjoy audio commentary that provides fascinating insights into the city’s sights and history on this essential Parisian cruise! The commentary is accessible in 14 languages through onboard audio guides or on your smartphone.
- You will book your cruise on a specific date, but there is no need to book a particular time slot; you can choose what time you want to go on the day of your cruise – simply show your voucher at the quay when you arrive.
- Enjoy special online pricing that is not available when buying on the spot.
- In addition of our commentary, a guide is at your disposal on board for additional questions.
- Schedules may vary on holidays
Location
Bateaux Parisiens
Port de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: Near the Eiffel Tower, central Paris
Address: Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
Directions: At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Pontoon no. 3
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1966 Ratings)
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Kayla_w
May 5, 2025
Highly recommend - Loved this and would do it again. Just bring a jacket for comfort! The views are amazing and you do get a chance to see a lot. Hope this helps. :)
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Brian_g
May 4, 2025
Great - The cruise was easy to board and get off. It was peaceful ride and great way to see the city. The people in France are terrific
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Salfredo2022
May 3, 2025
An affordable way to see the top spots of Paris! - I really enjoyed my evening cruise! Seats at the top/exterior of the boat filled up quickly, but the bottom/interior had windows that opened for excellent views as well. The timing of our sunset cruise means we saw the Eiffel Tower lit up (not sparkling though!). Just note it is mainly a sightseeing tour with little to no commentary. If you are seeking information on the places you see, you will be disappointed. I sat on the top deck with my phone in hand enjoying the fresh air and gorgeous pictures I was taking, and for that I rate this a 5/5!
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Carolyn_c
May 3, 2025
Excellent experience I just love it. - Beautiful experience with my husband. I took many of pictures. I know information that I didn't before. Love the languages available.
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Kalhara_p
May 2, 2025
Excellent One. Audio... - Excellent One. Audio guide is helpful as well. We booked at the last moment when we were under the Eiffel Tower.
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Colleen_c
May 5, 2025
We took the cruise at... - We took the cruise at night. Its a great way to see the city from a different perspective than the street. On the negative side - There was more than one line at the port so It was difficult to know if we were on the correct one. It was very crowded - nothing labeled Bateaux Parisien so somebody in our party had to walk to the front to see if we were in the right place. Once we were sure we were int he right place the line moved quickly. Although there is commentary on board describing the sights it is hard to hear and in several different languages. Perhaps some english only cruises would be worthwhile. Other than the very famous sights we often were not sure what we were looking at. Overall for the price its definitley worth it.
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Andie_g
May 3, 2025
Disappointed in Audio Guide - We chose this cruise because it had audio navigation. Unfortunately the day we were on the boat the app was not working and the captain did not share much about what we were seeing.
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Gavaxa
May 2, 2025
Endless queue - The experience could have been good, booking for a specific date, they say to show up 20 minutes before, and we were surprised by a 500m queue, without the possibility to cancel or change the date. So we boarded at 21:30 (missed for sunset). Very average when you have small children to return to the hotel so late. Arriving on the boat, impossible to have seats outside, people do not squeeze and reserve seats for other people, and the night cruise is much less fun. Obviously we did not have our headphones so we could not listen to the comments.
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Marta
May 2, 2025
an hour well spent in Paris:) - during the cruise you can see the main attractions of Paris from the deck of the boat. The price is adequate to the attractions. The downside is the mass of people, it takes a lot of time to get on and off the deck. Too little space on the upper deck for this number of tourists. If someone values comfort and an intimate atmosphere, I recommend choosing a different cruise.
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Stephmey
May 1, 2025
To do to discover the city differently. - An indispensable stopover to visit the city.
Use headphones to use the app related to the visit.
Watching from a distance the number of people already on board, we were sure in numbers and with perfect weather, visiting the city from the inside of the boat does not taste the same as on the terrace.
We would have waited for the next boat again.
(We ended up settling our 10-year-old daughter between Dutch people settled like in a campsite , and we spent the cruise with my wife on the stairs... which is always better than downstairs.
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