Bateaux Parisiens operates enclosed glass boats that offer Seine River sightseeing cruises as well as lunch and dinner cruises. They depart from a dock close to the Eiffel tower and cruise past Notre Dame, La Musee D'Orsay, Les Invalides and the Louvre. Children will enjoy the Enchanted Cruise where two elves teach children the history of Paris through songs and interactive games. Kids love this animated look at Paris. The dinner cruise offers a more romantic experience. The basic dinner cruise includes cocktail, dinner and wine as well as live music and a grand view of the lights of Paris. Upgrade to "Service Romantique" to add champagne and window seating. Dress up for the dinner cruises.
Bateaux Parisiens,
Port de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris
33 0 825 01 01 01
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Bateaux Mouches operates 14 boats offering sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises along the Seine River in Paris. They board at Rive Droite in the 9th arrondissement. The sightseeing cruises offer seating inside the boat or on top in the open air. When the weather is warm the open air seating provides an excellent view both day and night. Lunch cruises operate on Saturday, Sunday and on holidays. Guests enjoy live accordion music and a gourmet lunch. Menus are available on their website. All seats provide a window view. Dinner cruises feature live music and a gourmet meal with wine. There is an option to choose from an upgraded "Excellence" menu. The Bateaux Mouches sails past the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Les Invalides and the Louvre as well as other Paris highlights.
Bateaux-Mouches
Port de la Conference
Pont de l'Alma, Rive droite
75008 PARIS
33 0 1 42 25 96 10
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Canauxrama offers an entirely different Paris river cruise experience along the Saint-Martin Canal. This two and a half hour cruise takes visitors through the canal lined by 100 year old trees and under elegant footbridges called "passerelles". The boat will go through locks and swing bridges on its way from the Paris Arsenal Marina to the Parc de la Villette. Note the pretty boutiques and quaint cafes along the way and plan to return for a stroll later. Start or end the tour at the Parc de la Villette which features the Geode and themed gardens.
A cruise on the River Marne is a memorable day trip from Paris. Canauxrama offers this tour from the Paris Arsenal Marina. The tour offers an incredible view of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Grande Bibliothèque of France before entering the Marne River. After navigating the Saint-Maurice lock the scenery changes to gardens and stately homes. Visitors will see the place where Delacroix spent his childhood and will drift pass small islands. The boat docks at Joinville-le-Pont for lunch. Guests may bring a picnic or choose from a number of local restaurants.
CANAUXRAMA
Bassin de la Villette
13, Quai de la Loire
75019 Paris - FRANCE
33 1 42 39 15 00
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