Do you dream of discovering the charms of the French capital and getting away from the traffic and crowds? Make time, stand still and forget about the present. Let the Seine transport you on a wonderful journey and discover the timelessness and majesty of Paris and its remarkable monuments as you cruise along the water. A table in the sun for a pleasant lunch or with subdued lighting and a more intimate atmosphere: an ideal setting for a gourmet escapade, a romantic evening, an innovative dinner idea with the family or an original experience to enjoy with friends.
The huge bay windows give you 360° views of Paris! The Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Institut de France, the Île de la Cité, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris , the Île Saint-Louis, the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), the Conciergerie, the Louvre Museum, the Grand Palais, the Maison de la Radio, the Statue de la Liberté, as well as the Passerelle des Arts, the (bridges) Pont Neuf, Pont de Bir Hakeim, Pont Alexandre III … The city’s finest museums and monuments set the scene for this magical experience – a pleasure for the taste buds and the eyes!
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The Bateaux Parisiens company has a fleet of 13 boats including 5 restaurant boats: Le Bretagne, L’Onyx, the Sapphire, Le Crystal and the Diamant II. There are several categories of service from the simplest to the most luxurious. For lunch : ‘Etoile’ (€69), ‘Privilege’ (€79) and Premier (€99). For dinner (6.15pm): ‘Etoile’ (€89), 'Privilege' (€119) and ‘Premier’ (€149). For dinner (8.30pm) : Étoile (€109), Découverte (€139), Privilège (€169) and Premier (€205). Traditional French cuisine is prepared on board by the chef. The difference in the service lies in extra options: seating position on board, vintage wines, cheese course, petits fours. Artists and musicians provide musical entertainment during the lunch and dinner cruises (except the one at 6.15pm). The menu is renewed twice per year and a special menu is offered for the end of year festivities, Valentine’s Day and 14 July (French national holiday).
Embarkation point: below the Eiffel Tower
- Lunch cruise at 12.45pm: service Etoile, Privilège and Premier. Check-in ends at 12.30pm. Boat leaves at 12.45pm. Return to quayside: 14.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hrs. From €69. Child: €34.
- Dinner cruise at 6.15pm: check-in ends at 6pm. Return to quayside: 7.30pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €89. Child: €34.
- Dinner cruise at 8.30pm: check-in ends at 8.15pm. Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 11pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr30. From €109. Child: €34.
- Valentine's Day, July 14th, Christmas, New Year's Eve dinner cruises... timetables and prices according to the event
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For more than 60 years the Bateaux Mouches company has been taking Parisians and tourists on magical sightseeing tours along the Seine. Its 5 restaurant boats – The Jean Sébastien Mouche, the Gabarre, the Parisien, the Patache, and the Zouave de l’Alma have been offering quality lunch and dinner cruises combining exceptional surroundings and traditional French cuisine… prepared on board by a chef and his team. Choice of 4 menus: "Douce France", "Service de 18h", "Prestige", "Excellence" and "Paris pour un oui". Special evenings are organized for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, marriage proposals and Bastille Day.
Embarkation point: pont de l'Alma
- ‘Douce France’ lunch cruise: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Embarkation time: 12pm. Boat leaves at 12.30pm. Return to quayside: 2.15pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr45. From €75. Child: €37.
- Dinner cruise - ‘Menu 18h00’: embarkation time: 5.30pm. Boat leaves at 5.50pm. Return to quayside: 7.15pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €85. Child: €37.
- Dinner cruise - ‘Menu Prestige’: embarkation time: 8pm. Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 10.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €105. Child: €37.
- Dinner cruise - ‘Menu Excellence’: embarkation time: 7.30pm. Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 10.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €139. Child: €37.
- Dinner cruise - ‘Get a Yes in Paris’ – Marriage proposal: embarkation time: 7.45pm. Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 10.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €325.
- Dinner cruise 14 July: embarkation time: 8.30pm. Boat leaves at 9pm. Return to quayside: 11.15pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €175.
- Special cruises, lunch cruises and dinner cruises: Valentine's Day, 14 July, Christmas, New Year, Mother's Day... schedules and prices according to the event
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With its panoramic boats, the Marina de Paris invites you to admire the capital’s most beautiful monuments while enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner. Traditional French cuisine with seasonal products are prepared on board by the chef. 1 à la carte menu and/or romantic menu for lunch and 3 themed menus: ‘découverte’, ‘saveurs’ and ‘romantique’ feature foie gras of duck, creamy mozzarella and basil, beef, lemon crème brulée or chocolate Eiffel Tower. Possibility of opting for a vegetarian menu for those who wish. Several options may be added to the menus: seating near the bay window, a wine or champagne or birthday-cake package. Special evenings with entertainment are offered for Valentine’s Day and 14 July (French national holiday), Christmas or New Year.
Embarkation point: Port de Solférino below the Orsay Museum
- Orsay lunch cruise: every day from April to December, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January to March. Check-in ends at 12.00pm. Boat leaves at 12.30pm. Return to quayside: 2pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr30. From €68. Child: €35.
- Romantic lunch cruise : every day from April to December, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January to March. Check-in ends at 12.00pm. Boat leaves at 12.30pm. Return to quayside: 2pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr30. From €85. Child: €35.
- Dinner cruise "découverte": every day. Check-in ends at 6.15pm. Boat leaves at 6.45pm. Return to quayside: 8pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €85. Child: €35.
- Dinner cruise "Paris romantique": every day. Check-in ends at 6.15pm. Boat leaves at 6.45pm. Return to quayside: 8pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €125. Child: €35.
- Dinner cruise "saveurs": check-in ends at 8.45pm. Boat leaves at 9.15pm. Return to quayside: 11pm. Duration of cruise: 2hrs. From €100. Child: €35.
- Dinner cruise "romantique": check-in ends at 8.45pm. Boat leaves at 9.15pm. Return to quayside: 11pm. Duration of cruise: 2hrs. From €155. Child: €35.
- Special cruises, lunch cruises and dinner cruises: Valentine's Day, 14 July, Christmas, New Year's Eve... timetables and prices according to the event
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The multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse offers an unforgettable gastronomic experience on the Seine on board a 100% electric boat. The Ducasse sur Seine boat is moored in the Debilly port, a stone's throw from the Trocadero and facing the Eiffel Tower. The contemporary and refined French cuisine is prepared on board and during the cruise by a team of 36 cooks and pastry chefs. Three lunch and three dinner menus are available. Vegetarian options and wine pairings are also available. Special menus are available for special occasions such as Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Embarkation point: 19 Port Debilly - Right bank - Below the Pont d'Iéna
- 'Bonjour Paris' lunch cruise: every day from May to September. Variable departure days the rest of the year. Departure: 12.45 pm. Duration of cruise: 1h45. €95 per person.
- 3-course lunch cruise: every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 12.45pm. Duration of cruise: 1h45. €105 per person.
- 3-course lunch cruise and food and wine pairing: every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 12.45 pm. Duration of cruise: 1h45. €160 per person.
- 4-course lunch cruise and food and wine pairing: every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 12.45 pm. Duration of cruise: 1h45. €265 per person.
- Dinner cruise 'Nuit étoilée' (4 courses): every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 8.30pm. Duration of cruise: 2 hours. €160 per person.
- Dinner cruise 'Nuit étoilée' (4 courses and food and wine pairing): every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 8.30pm. Duration of cruise: 2 hours. €265 per person.
- Dinner cruise 'Nuit étoilée' (5 courses): every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 8.30pm. Duration of cruise: 2 hours. €200 per person.
- Dinner cruise 'Nuit étoilée' (5 courses and food and wine pairing): every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure: 8.30pm. Duration of cruise: 2 hours. €305 per person.
- Lunch or dinner cruise 'Paris is a party' (6 courses with champagne and food and wine pairing): every day from May to September. Departure days vary the rest of the year. Departure at 12.45pm for lunch or 8.30pm for dinner. Duration of cruise: 2 hours. €500 per person.
- Special lunch and dinner cruises: Valentine's Day, 14 July, Christmas, New Year's Eve... timetables and prices according to the event
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Capitaine Fracasse offers dinner cruises and brunch cruises. In a friendly atmosphere and at affordable prices, you can enjoy tasty cuisine while discovering Paris along a route lasting about 2 hours, from the Eiffel Tower to the François Mitterrand National Library, via the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. On Saturdays and Sundays, two departures are offered (one departure from Sunday to Thursday) and the brunch cruise is offered on Sundays. Guests can choose between 3 dinner cruise formulas.
Embarkation point: Ile aux Cygnes, in the middle of the Bir-Hakeim Bridge
- 'Fracasse' dinner cruise: check-in ends at 8.15pm (boat leaves at 8.45pm) from Sunday to Thursday. Duration of cruise : 2hrs30. Check-in ends at 6pm (boat leaves at 6.15pm) or Check-in ends at 8.45pm (boat leaves at 9pm) on Saturday and Sunday. Duration of cruise : approximately 2 hrs. From €69 per person.
- 'Admiral' dinner cruise: check-in ends at 8.15pm (boat leaves at 8.45pm) from Sunday to Thursday. Duration of cruise : 2hrs30. Check-in ends at 6pm (boat leaves at 6.15pm) or Check-in ends at 8.45pm (boat leaves at 9pm) on Saturday and Sunday. Duration of cruise : approximately 2 hrs. From €79 per person.
- 'Vinophile' dinner cruise: check-in ends at 8.15pm (boat leaves at 8.45pm) from Sunday to Thursday. Duration of cruise : 2hrs30. Check-in ends at 6pm (boat leaves at 6.15pm) or Check-in ends at 8.45pm (boat leaves at 9pm) on Saturday and Sunday. Duration of cruise : approximately 2 hrs. From €89 per person.
- Brunch cruise: check-in ends at 12:30 pm (boat leaves at 1pm) on Sunday. Duration of cruise : 1hr30. From €41 per person.
- Special dinner cruises (Valentine's Day, 14 July, Christmas, New Year) and Christmas brunch cruise: timetables and prices according to the event
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Come aboard the boat Paris en Scène for a dinner cruise at an unbeatable price. A unique, simple but effective menu is offered and a vegetarian menu is available. Visitors can choose from three options: water, wine or champagne. Special dates - Christmas, New Year's Day, 14 July, Valentine's Day - are also on the programme. The cruise route allows visitors to admire the most emblematic sites of Paris from the boat: Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, Pont Neuf, Musée d'Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly, the Statue of Liberty...
Embarkation point: Ile aux Cygnes, in the middle of the Bir-Hakeim Bridge
- 'Water' Dinner cruise: from Wednesday to Sunday. Check-in ends at 7.15 pm (boat leaves at 7.30 pm) or check-in ends at 9.45 pm (boats leaves at 10 pm). Duration of cruise : approximately 1hr45. From €55 per person.
- 'Wine' dinner cruise: Wednesday to Sunday. Check-in ends at 7.15 pm (boat leaves at 7.30 pm) or check-in ends at 9.45 pm (boats leaves at 10 pm). Duration of cruise : approximately 1hr45. From €65 per person.
- 'Champagne' dinner cruise: Wednesday to Sunday. Check-in ends at 7.15 pm (boat leaves at 7.30 pm) or check-in ends at 9.45 pm (boats leaves at 10 pm). Duration of cruise : approximately 1hr45. From €75 per person.
- Special dinner cruises: Valentine's Day, 14 July, Christmas, New Year's Eve: times and prices according to the event
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Looking for charm and elegance? The Don Juan II yachts take you on a voyage of discovery of the most emblematic Parisian monuments in an Art Deco setting. Chef Frédéric Anton - MOF and Michelin starred - offers French gastronomy with daring combinations.
Embarkation point: Port Debilly - Right bank - Below the passerelle Debilly
- Dinner cruise: check-in ends at 7.45pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Duration of cruise : 2hrs45. €240 per person.
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