Paris Canal

What to expect

Paris Canal offers you a stroll through the most beautiful monuments of the Enlightenment era in Paris, as well as the city's hidden gems. During the excursion, a guide will narrate the fascinating history of the Canal Saint-Martin: from the Port de l'Arsenal to the underground vault beneath the Bastille, from the Knights Templar to the Montfaucon Gallows, from the iconic Hôtel du Nord to the influence of the Seventh Art and the Industrial Revolution. You will traverse various neighborhoods, including the trendy 10th arrondissement, until you reach the futuristic Parc de la Villette, home to the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Géode, the Philharmonie, and playful activities for both young and old.

All Paris Canal cruises include commentary in French and English by our onboard guide.
Other languages: commentary leaflets available on board.
Reservation required.

Schedule:
10:00 a.m. –Departure from the Musée d'Orsay
This cruise also runs in the opposite direction, departing from the Parc de La Villette:
2:30 p.m. - Departure from the Parc de la Villette

Access to the boarding points:
Musée d'Orsay: At 23 quai Anatole France, go down the stairs to the pedestrian quay. The boat is moored at No. 12 Port de Solférino. Information point on site from April to October, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Metro Line 12: Solférino station
RER Line C: Musée d'Orsay station
Bus: 24 – 63 – 68 – 69 – 73 – 83 – 84 – 94
Vélib': nearby

Parc de La Villette: Park entrance at 211 avenue Jean Jaurès. Take the main path and go past the Grande Halle de La Villette. Continue straight ahead toward the Canal de l'Ourcq. The boat is moored behind the restaurant "My Boat".

Metro Line 5: Porte de Pantin station
Tramway T3bis: Porte de Pantin stop
Bus: 75 – 151
Vélib': nearby

Discover the other sightseeing cruises in Paris

The Paris Canal cruise, with its locks, underground vaulted tunnel and route linking Orsay to La Villette, offers an unusual break far from the classic river circuit. For travelers who want to complement this off-the-beaten-path experience with a more traditional discovery of the capital, the historic cruise departing from the tip of the Île de la Cité offers a privileged view of the medieval heart of Paris. Visitors looking for grand panoramas will enjoy the discovery of the iconic landmarks with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the Port de la Bourdonnais, or the romantic outing in the heart of the seventh arrondissement with Vedettes de Paris. For families with children, the themed cruise designed for little explorers is an excellent fun extension. Fans of Paris's river heritage will opt for the historic company Bateaux-Mouches and its landing stage at the Pont de l'Alma, while travelers who want to make the Seine their preferred means of transport will prefer the tourist stopover system by boat-bus. Finally, those who enjoyed the singular atmosphere of the canals can extend the adventure with the Canauxrama barge and its tour of old working-class Paris, for another take on the Canal Saint-Martin and its working-class history.

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