Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien
Description
You will experience a 3-course dinner including a drink (soft drink, beer or a glass of wine) and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise. It is up to you to choose whether you prefer having dinner first and taking the cruise after your meal or if you start by the cruise and enjoy your dinner after it. The Bistro Parisien with its unique situation on the Seine River, just at feet of the Eiffel Tower, welcomes you for dinner at 6.30 pm. Take your seat at your private table and choose your dishes from the à-la-carte menu. The authentic French cuisine is cooked from seasonal produce. A vegetarian option is available. Before or after dinner, take a sightseeing cruise and appreciate the breathtaking views of the famous must-see landmarks and discover many facts about the culture and the history of Paris via the audio phones or the interactive smartphone app available in 11 languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese).
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Itinerary
Step in to the Bistro Parisien, which is a transparent quayside restaurant. From the Bistro Parisien, you have the best view to the Eiffel Tower, perfect for a nice picture. Your ticket includes a 3-course-dinner and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise. It is up to you if you prefer starting by the cruise or the dinner. You will get the tickets for the cruise at Bistro Parisien. See the sights of Paris from the River Seine on a 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Marvel at the monuments of Paris from its historic waterway, including the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Learn about the monuments and have fun with the interactive smartphone app available in 11 languages. Take your seat at your private table at the Bistro Parisiens and enjoy a delicious 3-course menu. Choose your dishes and savor traditional French food. A vegetarian option is also available on the spot.
Marvel the views of Paris’ major attractions lining the beautiful Seine River, whose historic riverbanks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the imposing Eiffel Tower, your route takes in iconic Notre Dame-Cathedral, the buzzing Latin Quarter and the Pont Neuf as well as world-famous museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to L'Ile Saint Louis and back. Your cruise then returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.
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 sightseeing cruise.
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.
This characteristic building houses the French parliament.
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.
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 built from 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.
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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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Arrival time at 6.30 pm
- The sightseeing cruise is free for children who are less than 4 years old. However, if they eat at the Bistro Parisien restaurant, a child menu at €15 per child will be charged on the spot.
- A vegetarian option is available on the spot.
- You can choose if you start by the cruise or the dinner. If you choose to take the cruise before having dinner, collect the ticket for the cruise at the Bistro Parisien (pontoon no. 2).
Reviews(767)
It was a good time with family, and the cruise boat right next to it is the best way to continue the evening.
We didn't book a river cruise dinner, as we were leaving the next day for an 8-day river cruise on the Rhône. Instead, we chose to have dinner prior to boarding the boat tour. No representative was there to greet us or provide direction as to timing, etc. Restaurant staff were also confused as to how to proceed with dinner. You're best to organize your own dinner and simply do a boat tour.
Read the description carefully, this is not a dinner cruise, but a dinner AND a cruise. Dinner was at a floating restaurant on the pier, where the service was slow. The food was okay, but nothing special. The only advantage was that we had priority boarding for the cruise. It is better to eat at a nice restaurant outside the Eiffel Tower area and take the exact same cruise separately at a time more convenient for you.
The Seine River tour was the absolute best! Dinner at a beautiful restaurant on the water was wonderful, the staff at the restaurant was very helpful, and the tour was absolutely wonderful!
We arrived at the boat had a lovely meal food very good and then cruised the river Very enjoyable would return and do again
The meal was perfect; however, for the cruise, we were six people waiting for the next departure, and an employee shouted at us to board or he would expel us from the dock without a refund. The boat was so crowded that it was very uncomfortable.
Very nice time on the boat, the food in the restaurant was delicious.
Beautiful boat where we ate very well, overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Impeccable and friendly service. Then took a second boat for the 1h visit on the Seine. Have a very good evening. Recommended!
Really good value and great experience. We were in Paris on Labour Day so everywhere was absolutely rammed with massive queues. We'd booked in advance and walked straight in. Service was a bit slow and we had to chase drinks twice but they had let us board the restaurant prior to opening so, fair enough. Food was good albeit my steak was ni where near medium rare but it was huge and was decent. After the meal we left for the cruise....and the carnage began....we were told to tell the staff on the queue that we had 'bistro' tickets which would allow us to queue jump.....the queue was a few hundred people! We spoke to the staff, which told us to speak to someone else, that person sent us to someone else and that person then sent us to the back of the long queue....we went back to the original person and explained it again and we were bustled through a barrier successfully. The queue was intense and the flow of people was doubly so....so I do get the confusion...however, this was my only real criticism that this part of the experience could have been improved. However, the food and eventually cruise were great and I would recommend....also, we sat and ate dinner, literally within a hundred meters of the Eiffel Tower - like wow
The dinner and service was excellent. The cruise was so relaxing and scenic. Make sure to go on the 9:00pm cruise to see the 10:00pm Eiffel Tower sparkle!
