Paris Seine River Sightseeing Guided Cruise Vedettes du Pont Neuf

About this experience

Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony: step onto this cruise along the Seine River and sail past the very riverbanks where the world watched Paris shine. From the historic Pont Neuf, one of Paris’ most central and iconic meeting points, you’ll board a comfortable boat with an open-air terrace, then glide along the Seine as the city’s monuments light up one by one. This is not just a simple boat ride: a live guide shares stories and insights in English and French, bringing the city’s history and landmarks to life. As you leave Pont Neuf behind, Paris opens up in front of you: Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower and more. This one-hour cruise is an effortless way to experience Paris at its most beautiful while learning about its history and monuments.

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What you actually do

Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 0 and see 7 from the vehicle.

1. 1

   Pont Neuf

   Start your evening at Vert-Galant Square, the tiny park at the tip of the Île de la Cité, just under Pont Neuf. From the statue of Henri IV in the middle of the bridge, walk down the stairs to the riverbank where your boat is waiting.

   Seen from the vehicle

2. 2

   Ile de la Cite

   As you leave Pont Neuf, you circle Île de la Cité, where Paris was born. From the water you can see the medieval towers of the Conciergerie, the Palais de Justice and the elegant riverfront façades – like sailing around an open-air history book.

   Seen from the vehicle

3. 3

   Ile Saint-Louis

   Gliding along the south bank of the island, you’ll enjoy a clear, unobstructed view of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Even under restoration, its flying buttresses and towers are one of the most powerful symbols of Paris, and the river is the perfect place for photos away from the crowds.

   Seen from the vehicle

4. 4

   Hotel de Ville

   The cruise continues past Île Saint-Louis, lined with 17th-century mansions and calm quays. This is one of the most romantic corners of Paris: warm apartment windows, tiny balconies and reflections of the façades in the Seine.

   Seen from the vehicle

5. 5

   Louvre Museum

   Sailing back towards the Right Bank, you pass the ornate Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the lively riverside promenades. Here you really feel local life along the Seine, with people strolling, chatting and enjoying the evening by the water.

   Seen from the vehicle

6. 6

   Musee d'Orsay

   Further west, the immense façade of the Louvre Museum stretches along the river, facing the domed Institut de France on the Left Bank. Between them, the Pont des Arts footbridge offers one of the best viewpoints in Paris – from the boat you can see all three in a single glance.

   Seen from the vehicle

7. 7

   Pont Alexandre III

   On one side of the boat you’ll see the former railway station that is now the Orsay Museum; on the other, the gardens of the Tuileries and the obelisk of Place de la Concorde in the distance. This stretch feels like cruising through a postcard, especially at sunset when the sky turns pink behind the monuments.

   Seen from the vehicle

Where the day happens

≈ 0.8 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.

Before you book

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