Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise
Description
Treat yourself to an elegant lunch in Paris with this 2-hour afternoon sightseeing cruise down the Seine River aboard a modern and luxury glass-canopy boat. Relax over a 3-course meal (in Service Etoile) or a 4-course meal (in Service Privilege and in Service Premier) while enjoying fantastic views of Paris' most iconic attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay. The refined French dishes are cooked on board by the Chef and his team. Choose your dishes from an à-la-carte menu at the beginning of the cruise. A vegetarian option is also available on the spot.You will be seated at a private table where you will enjoy spectacular views as the air-conditioned boat is completely glassed over. In Service Privilege, a window table is guaranteed.
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Itinerary
The Bateaux Parisiens port is situated at feet of the Eiffel Tower, a good occasion to take a nice picture before or after the cruise. You will also admire views of the Eiffel Tower several times during your lunch cruise.
Once you have admired the nice views of the Eiffel Tower from the Bateaux Parisiens boarding site, step aboard a modern and luxury glass canopy boat for your 2-hour lunch cruise. Make your way to your private table and enjoy your aperitif. Choose your dishes from the à-la-carte menu at the beginning of the cruise. All dishes are cooked on board and a vegetarian option is also available. Enjoy the lunch and the views of Paris’ major attractions lining the beautiful Seine, whose historic riverbanks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the same time. Starting at the imposing Eiffel Tower, your route takes in iconic Notre Dame-Cathedral, the buzzing Latin Quarter and the Parisian Statue of Liberty, as well as world-famous museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to La Bibliothèque Nationale and back. Your cruise then returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.
As you approach the Pont Alexandre III, you will see the Dome des Invalides on the right side. This monument houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
This particularly beautiful bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. It's a wonderful experience to pass underneath this structure aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.
Admire this beautiful landmark during your dinner cruise! It is an incredible experience to pass under this bridge aboard the glass canopy boat.
Admire the architecture of the Musée d'Orsay, which used to be a railway station in the past.
You will enjoy nice views to this famous quarter while you cruise on the Seine.
Lift your head and admire the sculptures when you pass by Pont Neuf, which is actually the oldest bridge of Paris.
From the river, you will have a wonderful perspective to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.
Enjoy the specific atmosphere of this area when you pass by.
You will see the interesting architechture which represents 4 open books. At this point, the boat will turn and cruise back to the city center.
Enjoy nice views from the river to this historical quarter of Paris.
During your lunch cruise, you will also see the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, a very impressive building where the major of Paris has her office.
The Ile Saint Louis is the heart of the historical Paris. You will have interesting views to its typical architecture from the water.
The Pont Marie is a very special bridge. If you pass under this bridge, close your eyes and make a wish. It is told that your wish will come true before next year.
The Conciergerie is a very remarkable landmark. It is the place where the King Louis XVI and the Queen Marie-Antoinette where imprisoned before they were executed.
Admire the 700 m long facade of the biggest museum of the world. The Louvre used to be the residence of French kings.
From the boat, you will see the Egyptian obelisk. The Place de la Concorde used to play a big role during the time of the French revolution, as the guillotine was placed there.
The bridge between the Place de la Concorde and the Assemblée Nationale was build from the stones of the Bastille prison which was destroyed after the French revolution.
Admire the amazing architecture with its glass coupole! This building hosts exceptional exhibitions and events. During the Olympic games in 2024, it hosted a part of the competitions.
Admire the little sister of the New York's Statue of Liberty with the Eiffel Tower in its background! A very special photo spot, just before you return to the Bateaux Parisiens quayside!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian menu available on spot
- Please select Privilege Service or Window Service Premier options for a table by a window
- Please select either the Etoile Service - Decouverte Service or Privilege Service in order to benefit of a preferential rate for the children
Reviews(2,869)
Booked the diamond experience and we had a really great lunch at the front of the boat with amazing views as we motored along the Seine on a beautiful sunny day.
Amazing experience, great food, service, set up and staff. Would defiantly recommend for a romantic trip. Was really impresses.
Well worth it and everyone was very welcoming and friendly
Our experience on the Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise was disappointing. While the cruise itself was beautiful, the level of service did not meet our expectations. We felt overlooked compared to other guests. Everyone around us had already been served, yet no one came to take our order until my husband had to remind the staff. We should not have had to ask for basic service. We also requested if we can move table facing the window. Since we were already seated in the window section, we thought this would be a reasonable request. We were told it was not possible, yet we observed other guests being allowed to change tables. This gave us the impression that different guests were treated differently, which was disheartening. Despite our disappointing experience, we still left a generous tip because we wanted to show our appreciation and gratitude. We believe in recognizing the hard work of service staff, even when our experience falls short of expectations. Overall, we did not feel welcomed or valued as customers. We expected attentive, equitable, and consistent service for all guests, especially given the privileged price of the experience. Unfortunately, the unequal treatment overshadowed what could have been a memorable cruise.
Great value, high quality food and perfect time frame
This was a beautiful experience with our family. The food was delicious, service was amazing, and the boat was perfect. Thank you!
We chose Premier service which was excellent. Great views whilst having lunch. The food, wine, champagne and service were fabulous. A marvellous experience and well worth the cost. Highly recommended.
Quality of meal, drinks, staff and trip exceeded our expectations. Background music was good - we got no commentary on sites but that was fine. Would do it again and would recommend.
Booked as a couple, this meal appearing at first glance as a "tourist trap" is in reality a real marvel. Appetizer, main course, dessert, cheese, kir, coffee, wine (one bottle each!) all while admiring the banks of the Seine! The service was perfect (thank you very much Orlane) and on par with the best gourmet restaurants (or even better haha). In short 5 ⭐️
Booked through the CCAS, for €89, appetizer + main course + cheese + dessert + 2 bottles of wine while cruising along the banks of the Seine. Between tourist discovery, culinary delights, and friendship, this cruise fully deserves a 5-star rating. Thank you!
