Bateaux Mouches® Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

3.7
(850 reviews)
Paris, France

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1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 14 more

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.

What's Included

A ticket with no set date or time
A main deck with large windows and an upper deck offering a 360-degree view
A 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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Port de la Conférence

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
  • Place de la Concorde (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Louvre Museum (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hotel de Ville (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Conciergerie (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Ile de la Cite (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ile Saint-Louis (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Pont Neuf (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Musee d'Orsay (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Esplanade des Invalides (Pass 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).

    Admission ticket free
  • Eiffel Tower (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palais de Chaillot (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches
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Day Cruises
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
City Tours
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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