Paris: Cruise on The Canal Saint Martin and The Seine River
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 hours
- 1 glass of Champagne included only in the "Cruise and Champagne" package
- Use of indoor and outdoor seating on board
- Bar on board
- Admire the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower and more.
- Live bilingual commentary (English and French)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Discover two faces of Paris in a single relaxing cruise. Board near the iconic Hôtel du Nord by Place de la République and follow the leafy Canal Saint-Martin, with its picturesque locks, romantic footbridges and mysterious Bastille tunnel. Then glide out onto the Seine and watch Paris open up in...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 100 people in the group
- 1
Quai de Valmy
Start your journey along Canal Saint-Martin, a historic waterway lined with trees, iron footbridges and popular cafés. As you cruise past the famous Hôtel du Nord and the lively waterside terraces, your guide explains how the canal was created to bring fresh water to Paris and how this district became...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Canal Saint-Martin
Experience the unique feeling of passing through several locks, watching the water level rise and fall around the boat while the gates slowly open and close. This is the best moment to observe everyday canal life: locals on the quays, walkers crossing the iron footbridges and the contrast between old...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Bastille
Then enter the long underground tunnel beneath the Bastille area, a vaulted passage punctuated by shafts of daylight from above. The change of atmosphere is striking: the city noise disappears and you sail in near-silence under the historic streets of Paris. This hidden stretch of the canal is often one...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Capitainerie du Port de l'Arsenal de la Bastille
Emerging from the tunnel, the boat reaches the Port de l’Arsenal, a marina linking Canal Saint-Martin to the Seine. Here you can see houseboats and pleasure craft moored in the basin while your guide explains how this former commercial port has been transformed into a pleasant harbour and garden.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 5
The Seine
Joining the Seine River, the scenery opens up to postcard views. Sail alongside Île Saint-Louis, with its elegant 17th-century façades, and enjoy a first glimpse of Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris. From the water you can fully appreciate the curve of the river and the city’s...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 6
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
As the boat continues along the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, your guide points out many of Paris’s most iconic monuments: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie, the Louvre museum, the Tuileries gardens, the Orsay Museum and the Eiffel Tower. From the open deck you can take unobstructed photos of these landmarks and hear stories...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 7
4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville
You will pass the ornate Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the lively riverside promenades. Here you really feel local life along the Seine, with people strolling, chatting and enjoying the evening by the water.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 8
Louvre Museum
Further west, the immense façade of the Louvre Museum stretches along the river, facing the domed Institut de France on the Left Bank. Between them, the Pont des Arts footbridge offers one of the best viewpoints in Paris – from the boat you can see all three in a single...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
Pont Alexandre III
You then pass under Pont Alexandre III, one of the most beautiful bridges in Paris with its golden statues and Art Nouveau lamps. Nearby you’ll see the glass roof of the Grand Palais and, on the Left Bank, the golden dome of Les Invalides, where Napoleon is buried.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 10
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower comes into full view, rising above the Trocadéro and the Champ de Mars. In the evening she is lit up, and if you’re there at the right time, you’ll see her sparkling – the moment everyone waits for, with Champagne glasses raised and cameras ready.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 11
Ile de la Cite
The cruise ends at Quai de l’Horloge, on Île de la Cité near Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris. From here you are perfectly placed to continue exploring on foot: wander through the Latin Quarter, cross to the Right Bank, visit Sainte-Chapelle or simply enjoy a drink on a...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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