Bateaux Mouches® Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

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About this activity

Since 1949, we have welcomed millions of visitors to discover Paris from the Seine. Our pier, near the Pont de l’Alma and the Golden Triangle, is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking during your cruise.

All boats feature a heated or air-conditioned main deck and an open-air upper deck for optimal comfort year-round. On board, a QR code gives access to audio commentary and anecdotes in 12 languages, while a geolocation system identifies the monuments along the route.

During this one-hour cruise, admire Paris’s most iconic landmarks, including Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, in a peaceful setting away from the city’s bustle.

Your tickets are not time-stamped: you can board the train any day at any time.

There are several departure times available, from approximately 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more details, please visit the company’s official website.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 1000 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A ticket with no set date or time
Included: A main deck with large windows and an upper deck offering a 360-degree view
Included: A free webapp downloadable onto your device (12 languages and GPS tracking)
Included: A 1 hour sightseeing cruise departing from the Pont de l'Alma (returning to the point of departure).
Included: Snacks available for purchase on board

Itinerary

Place de la Concorde

Passing by

A royal square designed by architect Gabriel in the 18th century. In 1792, this square was home to a guillotine that took thousands of victims’ lives. In 1836, King Louis Philippe installed the obelisk, a gift from Egypt.
Louvre Museum

Passing by

Constructed as a stronghold in the 13th century, it went on to become the French royal residence and was transformed into a museum in 1793. Today, it displays over 35,000 words of art (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo...).

Since 1989, visitors enter through the glass pyramid, designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei.
Hotel de Ville

Passing by

The neo-renaissance style Hôtel de Ville in Paris was rebuilt in the 19th century after being burnt down during the Commune rule of 1871. Today, it serves as the Paris City Hall.
Conciergerie

Passing by

What remains of the palace of the first kings of France, the Conciergerie became a prison during the French Revolution.
Ile de la Cite

Passing by

The ‘cradle’ of the city of Paris where its very first inhabitants (the Parisii) settled in the 3rd century BC.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Passing by

A jewel of Gothic architecture.

Beginning in 1163, construction wasn’t completed until 1350. It was celebrated by Victor Hugo in his famous novel, ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’. We owe the restoration to architect Viollet-Le-Duc who undertook this project in the 19th century.
Ile Saint-Louis

Passing by

Formerly the île aux vaches (cow’s island), here you’ll find the most beautiful 16th and 17th century houses, constructed for the most part by architect Le Vau.
Pont Neuf

Passing by

The oldest stone bridge in Paris, it was opened in 1606. At its centre, you can see the equestrian statue of King Henri IV, nicknamed Vert Galant (The Green Gallant) because of his many female conquests.
Musee d'Orsay

Passing by

With its façade hinting at its past life as a railway station, constructed in 1900, it today serves as a museum displaying masterpieces of the 19th century, and more precisely, the work of the Impressionists.
Esplanade des Invalides

Passing by

Recognisable by its dome adorned in fine gold, it was originally built as a hospital for the war wounded under the reign of Louis XIV. Today, it houses the tomb of Napoleon I and the Musée de l’Armée (Military Museum).
Eiffel Tower

Passing by

Nicknamed the ‘Iron Lady’, it was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Exhibition. A genuine feat of engineering, she stands 324 metres high and weighs in at 10,000 tonnes.
Palais de Chaillot

Passing by

Built for the 1937 World Exhibition, it houses various museums (the Naval Museum, the Museum of French Monuments, the Museum of Man...)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On the right side of the Seine river, close to Alma bridge.

Métro - Line 9 : Alma-Marceau station

Métro - Line 1 : Franklin Roosevelt station

RER - Line C : Pont de l’Alma station

Bus stops : Lines 28, 42, 49, 63, 72, 80, 83 and 92

End point

On the right side of the Seine river, close to Alma bridge.

Métro - Line 9 : Alma-Marceau station

Métro - Line 1 : Franklin Roosevelt station

RER - Line C : Pont de l’Alma station

Bus stops : Lines 28, 42, 49, 63, 72, 80, 83 and 92

Using your ticket

No booking required for a particular schedule
Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected
Regular departures throughout the day, all year long
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Small pets are only allowed if they can be kept in a suitable bag. Above a certain size, only guide dogs will be allowed on board.
It is possible to board the train with luggage, subject to available space.