Common questions
How much is a boat tour in Paris by Bateaux Parisiens ?
The panoramic Seine River cruise by the Bateaux Parisiens river company costs 17 euros for adults and 8.5 euros for children (aged 4 to 11 inclusive). It is free for children under 4 years old.
What are the opening hours of the Bateaux Parisiens panoramic cruises?
The Bateau Parisiens cruise line's boat service is open every day of the year. In high season (April to September), two departures per hour are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (until 11 p.m. from June to August). In low season (October to March), boats leave every hour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What do you see on a Seine River cruise by Bateaux Parisiens ?
If you have decided to discover Paris by boat, good news, it's an excellent choice! The cruise itinerary passes many emblematic monuments with the Eiffel Tower of course, but also the Orsay museum, the Louvre museum, the Conciergerie or even the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. You will pass under historic and emblematic bridges such as the Pont Neuf, the Alexandre III bridge or the mythical Alma Bridge.
Where is the boarding of the Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruises?
To enjoy your one-hour excursion on the Seine, boarding is at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Turn your back on the Iron Lady, cross the Quai Branly and approach the Inéa Bridge (Pont d'Iéna). Go down the stairs to the right sidewalk. You are in the Port de la Bourdonnais! Boat trips leave from deck n°3.
Is there a commentary on the Bateaux Parisiens cruise?
As you board the Bateaux-Parisiens cruise on the Seine, you will have the choice of taking an audio guide and choosing your language (commentaries in 14 languages are available). An audioguide suitable for children makes this sightseeing cruise a fun activity to do with the family in Paris!
Are there any stopovers during the Bateaux Parisiens cruise?
The tour of Paris on the Seine offered by the Bateaux Parisiens is non-stop. It is a circuit of approximately one hour which begins and ends at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. If you were thinking of using the boats as a shuttle service between various places to see in Paris, we advise you to opt for the
Batobus, a little more expensive but which allows you to hop on and off and resume your cruise at strategic points of the Seine.
Can we eat on board the Bateaux Parisiens boats?
You can bring a snack or your picnic and enjoy your excursion on the Seine for a lunch break. Note that many fast food kiosks are available at the Port de la Bourdonnais before or after your tour. For those who want to take the Seine cruise experience to the next level, consider the
Seine River dinner cruise or
Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise options.
What to do around the Bateaux Parisiens?
To answer this question is to answer what to do near the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Welcome to the seventh arrondissement in the heart of Paris! Before or after your boat trip on the Seine, you can climb the iron lady, stroll around the Champ de Mars, cross the Pont d'Iéna and discover the Jardins du Trocadéro. For lovers of
museums and monuments in Paris, you are a stone's throw from the
Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Museum, 10 minutes from the Palais de Chaillot and its
Musée de l'Homme and its City of Architecture. The
Rodin Museum or the
Army Museum are 2.5 kilometers away. As a family, we recommend the
Aquarium of Paris, in the heights of the Butte Chaillot.