Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour

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Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Paris Canals and Seine River Cruise — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Cruise the waters of the River Seine before enjoying a unique view of old Paris from the Canal Saint Martin. See many of the major attractions of Paris from the water including Notre Dame and The Louvre. Pass through tunnels, locks and under bridges as you cruise through some of the Parisian neighborhoods less popular with tourists and explore the city from the water. Choose a morning or afternoon departure to best fit your schedule.

For Christmas Holidays, we offer the breakfast the morning, and a snack on the afternoon. Children will enjoy make up activities the afternoon ! It is a special offer ! Book Now !

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 90 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Paris Canal

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–25 years) · Adults (26–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Live onboard commentary
Included: Cruise

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Musee d'Orsay

Passing by

Orsay Museum : Departure or arrival point of the cruise
Place de la Bastille

Passing by

Your boat will pass under the Bastille Square
Canal Saint-Martin

Passing by

Sail on this amazing canal and discover Paris in a different way ! Discover : locks, footbridges liftbridge and the most beautiful monuments by the Seine... and of course history of the city along the water
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Passing by

The best point of view : on board our boat sailing on the Seine river
Louvre Museum

Passing by

View of the Louvre Museum from the Seine river
Parc de la Villette

Passing by

Boarding or arrival of the cruise
The Seine

Passing by

A boat trip on the Seine from Orsay Museum to Arsenal Marina
Cite Des Sciences Et De L'industrie

Passing by

Our departure point is just in front of the Cité des Sciences
Ile Saint-Louis

Passing by

Discover l'ile Saint Louis from the Seine
La Geode

Passing by

Our cruise departure or arrival point is just in front of La Geode
Paris Canal

Passing by

Our office is located near the Bassin de la Villette
Bassin de la Villette

Passing by

You will discover the Bassin de la Villette and have a view on la Rotonde de la Villette, Crimée liftbridge and Paris Plages

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

DEPARTURE AT 02.30PM from Parc de la Villette. METRO is Porte de Pantin (line 5)

As soon as you exit the metro, walk straight on through the park, past Grande Halle de la Villette, until you get to the canal. The departure will be on the left, opposite the restaurant 211. White and blue boat
DEPARTURE AT 10.00AM from Port de Solférino/Quai Anatole France. The closest metro is Solférino (line 12)

As soon as you exit the metro, join the Orsay museum. When you have the Orsay museum on your back, go downstairs at the level of the Seine, and walk on the left.

White and blue boat Paris Canal

End point

If you start the cruise at 2.30pm from the Parc de la Villette you arrived at 5.00pm to the Musée d'Orsay
If you start the cruise at 10am from the Musée d'Orsay you arrived at 12.30pm to the Parc de la Villette

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

10am Orsay Museum Departure

10am departure from Pont de Solférino arriving at Parc de la Villette at 12:30pm.
3pm Orsay Museum Departure

3pm departure from Pont de Solférino arriving at Parc de la Villette at 5:35pm.

Starting point:

12 Port de Solférino, 75007 Paris, France
2:30pm La Villette Departure

2:30pm departure from Parc de la Villette arriving at Port de Solférino at 5pm.

Starting point:

Paris Canal Parc de la Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France
10:15 AM La Villette departure

Starting point:

Paris Canal Parc de la Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France