Boarding is at the Square du Vert-Galant, 75001 Paris, at the western tip of the Île de la Cité. From the middle of the Pont Neuf, take the stairs down behind the statue of Henri IV.
Vedettes du Pont Neuf guided cruise
1 hour on the Seine from the Île de la Cité · Live guide in French and English · Since 19594.7/5 -
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1 hour on the Seine with a live guide, from the Île de la Cité. See more
Since 1959, the Vedettes du Pont Neuf have departed from the Square du Vert-Galant, at the tip of the Île de la Cité. The boat goes around the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis past Notre-Dame and the Hôtel de Ville, then sails down the Seine past the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower. A guide provides live commentary throughout the cruise, in French and English.
| Package | How it works | Price |
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| Dated ticket | You choose your departure when booking | €13 |
| Open ticket | You board on the day of your choice | €14 |
| Cruise + Arc de Triomphe | Cruise + access to the top | €24.70 |
Departures every day, day and night. Times vary by date.
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What to expect
Set off to discover Paris with the Vedettes du Pont Neuf sightseeing cruises on the Seine. Boarding takes place in the very centre of Paris, at the western tip of the Île de la Cité, in the middle of the legendary Pont Neuf. It is an ideal starting point, at the crossroads of the capital's major tourist attractions: the Sainte-Chapelle, the Pont des Arts, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Hôtel de Ville and the Sorbonne are all within a one-kilometre radius.
Practical information
- Boarding: Square du Vert-Galant, 75001 Paris, at the tip of the Île de la Cité. From the middle of the Pont Neuf, take the stairs down behind the statue of Henri IV
- Access: metro line 7 (Pont Neuf), RER A and B (Châtelet-Les Halles), bus 24 and 27 (Pont Neuf – Quai des Grands Augustins) or 21 (Pont Neuf – Quai du Louvre)
- Parking: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois (2 place du Louvre) or Harlay – Pont Neuf (50 quai des Orfèvres)
- Times: departures every day, day and night. Times vary by date: choose your departure when booking with the dated ticket
- Duration: about 1 hour, departing from and returning to the Square du Vert-Galant
- Route: around the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis past Notre-Dame, the Institut du monde arabe and the Hôtel de Ville, then the Conciergerie, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Concorde, Pont Alexandre III and Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower, before returning past the Grand Palais and the Institut de France
- Commentary: live guide in French and English; free mobile app in 6 languages (French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese)
- The boat: human-sized panoramic boats, open-air terrace and heated indoor lounge
- Ticket: e-ticket, to show on your smartphone
Discover other sightseeing cruises in Paris
Boarding in the heart of the Île de la Cité with the Vedettes du Pont Neuf is one of the many ways to discover Paris from the water, but far from the only one. At the foot of the Iron Lady, the Bateaux Parisiens panoramic boats offer an audio-guided tour of the monuments in fourteen languages, while the Vedettes de Paris river trips focus on a more intimate atmosphere at the foot of the Champ-de-Mars. For younger visitors, the fun family mini-cruise turns the trip into a real game of discovering Paris's bridges and monuments. Lovers of the classics will no doubt prefer the iconic fleet at Pont de l'Alma, with a commented cruise aboard the Bateaux-Mouches, a real institution for decades. To pace a day of sightseeing, the Batobus pass lets you hop on and off freely at nine stops, from the Eiffel Tower to the Jardin des Plantes. And if you feel like leaving the Seine, discover the locks and the underground vault of the Bastille with Paris Canal, between Orsay and La Villette, or dive into old working-class Paris with the Canauxrama heritage cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin. Each company tells the story of Paris in its own way, and all wonderfully complement the unique perspective from the western tip of the Île de la Cité.
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Map
Address
Square du Vert-Galant
75001 Paris
75001 Paris
Parking lot
Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, 2 Place du Louvre - 75001 Paris
Harlay (Pont Neuf), 50 Quai des Orfèvres - 75001 Paris
Public transportation
Pont Neuf
Châtelet-Les Halles
Pont Neuf - Quai Des Grands Augustins
Pont Neuf - Quai Du Louvre
Customer Reviews
Amanda G.
14 August 2026
This was a great experience and way to see and learn about Paris after exploring it for a few days. The boat was a great size and the narration during the tour added a nice touch and provided some history I would've otherwise not known about! I recommend going on the evening cruise that will get you to the Eiffel Tower when it sparkles; this will vary based on sunset but you can likely time it pretty close. This tour group knows what they are doing to give you the best and most magical experience!
JUAN GUILLERMO N.
12 April 2026
Un gran experiencia
Fue un gran recorrido, París desde el Sena, de noche es Espectacular, tuvimos problemas por fallos en el transporte publico, y muuuy amablemente, nos cambiaron los pases para poder tener esta Gran Experiencia
Aniruddha K.
Published over a year ago
Everything was smooth. We received all the information in advance. The room was clean and ready for us in time. The management was responsive and helpful.
Location is an added bonus due to the public transport connectivity.
Elie M.
13 July 2026
nice introduction to Paris trip
two nice guides, very interesting facts shared.
too hot on upper deck, need to review departure times
Natasa G.
5 May 2026
We were very satisfied. We accidentaly bought the wrong tickets and the support team immediatelly jumped in and helped.
Amanda W.
Published over a year ago
We loved the boat trip. We went on the last boat so we could see the Eiffel Tower lit up and it did not disappoint.
