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Bateaux Mouches® Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

3.7(891 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-23561P1
1h10DurationGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience Paris from the Seine River on a one-hour sightseeing cruise. Departing from the pier near the Pont de l’Alma, the cruise is accessible via public transport and offers free parking. The boats are equipped with a heated or air-conditioned main deck and an open-air upper deck for comfort throughout the year. Guests can access audio commentary in 12 languages through a QR code, with a geolocation system highlighting landmarks along the route. Notable sights include Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre. Tickets are not time-stamped, allowing boarding any day at any time, with departures available from approximately 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For further information, consult the company’s official website.

Itinerary

1

Place de la Concorde

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.

2

Louvre Museum

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.

3

Hotel de Ville

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.

4

Conciergerie

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

5

Ile de la Cite

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

6

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

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.

7

Ile Saint-Louis

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.

8

Pont Neuf

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.

9

Musee d'Orsay

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.

10

Esplanade des Invalides

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).

11

Eiffel Tower

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.

12

Palais de Chaillot

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

What's included / not included

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

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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.

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