Evening River Cruise with Champagne from Notre Dame (by BATEAUX PARISIENS)

Name: Evening River Cruise with Champagne from Notre Dame (by BATEAUX PARISIENS)
Start: 2026-05-08T17:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-05-08T18:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Paris

Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise starting near Notre-Dame Cathedral, with views of Paris’s most recognizable landmarks from the water. Sip champagne as you pass historic bridges and monuments, accompanied by live onboard commentary. Choose from several departure times to experience the city in daylight, sunset, or under evening lights.

Details

Step aboard for a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise departing near the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Settle in as the boat moves gently along the river, offering a calm way to explore the center of Paris. During the journey, enjoy a glass of chilled champagne paired with a biscuit shaped like the cathedral for a simple yet memorable touch.
As you glide across the Seine, take in clear views of the city’s well-known landmarks from the water. Pass beneath the arches of Pont Neuf, Paris’s oldest bridge, and observe the expansive façade of the Louvre Museum along the riverbank. In the distance, the dome of Les Invalides and the outline of the Eiffel Tower come into view, offering recognizable highlights of the skyline.
Live commentary in French and English is broadcast on board, sharing historical context and stories tied to the sites you pass. Learn about the cultural and architectural heritage of Paris as you cruise by landmarks such as the Musée d'Orsay, the Grand Palais, and Île Saint-Louis.
This experience combines sightseeing with a relaxed atmosphere, making it suitable for both special occasions and casual outings.
Departures are available between April and September at multiple times of day, allowing you to experience the city in different lighting conditions:
5:00 PM (Afternoon Light)
In spring and early summer, enjoy soft daylight illuminating Paris’s landmarks. Later in the season, this time aligns with the golden hour, when warmer tones highlight the city’s architecture.
7:00 PM (Golden Hour or Sunset)
Depending on the time of year, this departure offers views of the setting sun or early evening light. Watch the sky gradually shift as the city transitions toward dusk.
8:30 PM (Twilight)
Experience the shift from day to night as natural light fades and the first city lights appear. By September, this becomes a nighttime cruise with illuminated landmarks along the river.
10:00 PM (Evening Cruise)
See Paris after dark, with monuments lit against the night sky and reflections shimmering on the water. The Eiffel Tower sparkles at regular intervals, adding a distinctive highlight to the experience.

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What is included in activity

1-hour cruise along the Seine

Glass of champagne or a beer or a soft drink

Snack (madeleine cake)

Live commentary in French and English

What is not included

Transportation to and from the cruise departure point

Departure: Port de Montebello, 75005, Paris, France

On map

Duration: 1 hour

Group size up to 100 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Change time

Open deck

A bar

Enclosed deck

Itinerary

Starting location: Bateaux Parisiens - Notre-Dame

Ile St.-Louis

Louvre Museum

Grand Palais

Eiffel Tower

Army Museum

Musée d'Orsay

Pont Neuf

Notre Dame Cathedral

Arrive back at: Bateaux Parisiens - Notre-Dame

Meeting point

Port de Montebello, 75005 Paris, France

Places you will see

• Eiffel Tower
• Louvre
• Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Ile St.-Louis
• Grand Palais
• Army Museum, Paris
• Musée d'Orsay
• Pont Neuf

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1344 reviews

808

Dennis M.

We enjoyed this particular cruise because the boat is smaller, and the champagne is a nice touch, especially for enjoying the sunset. We were in a hurry to find the boat and walked by it at first, so take your time to look for the name of the boat and their logo along the walk way! We passed right by it at first! Otherwise it was lovely!

1 day ago

Irene F.

From the start it was perfect, it’s one of the smaller boats so it wasn’t too busy. On entry you’re given a ticket for your champagne and Madeleine. The tour guide spoke clearly in French and English and the staff in general especially the bar man was polite and friendly. Definitely one of the best boat trips to choose

8 days ago

Tony G.

Definitely recommend! We had a large group and had an amazing cruise!

10 days ago

Patricia G.

You have to see the Eiffel Tower lit up at night! The sun doesn’t set until late in the summers so the 10pm was wonderful. The English guide was a bit hard to understand but we were there for the sights more than the commentary. Had a rough moment finding the exact location because the name of the boat tour wasn’t on the ticket and there are a lot of boats. Made it though and it was not crowded at all compared to some boats we passed.

13 days ago

Helen V.

This was an excellent evening cruise. The crew were brilliant as was the guide. He was so personable and knowledgeable. The glass of champagne and biscuit were great too

18 days ago

Richard M.

Great first night introduction to Paris! Boat service was great and the champagne, biscuit and music were a perfect way to spend the hour while looking at the sites. I would have loved more of a narrative but the guide was hard to understand so it wouldn’t have helped much with this one, but I would have love more stories and history along the way.

21 days ago

Fernando S.

Smooth ride, the champagne was delicious and the guide did an outstanding job on the commentary! Also, we were not packed in like sardines, which was very nice!

21 days ago

Stephanie G.

The boat was beautiful, not too big, and there weren’t many people, so we truly enjoyed it. I think this is the best cruise option on the Seine. The staff was kind. A wonderful experience.

22 days ago

Steven C.

This hour long river cruise in the evening was a fantastic way to see Paris by night with all of the iconic monuments lit up. A lovely way to spend an hour with a glass of champagne and biscuit. I would definitely do the cruise again.

26 days ago

Denise C.

The boat ride with the wonderful and helpful guide was probably my favorite event in Paris 2 my family. We took the 10:00 ride to catch the last of the sunset and see the Eiffel Tower lit as well. Absolutely stunning. Champagne was nice too. I didn’t catch the name of our guide he gave us some guidance on seating, took our pictures, answered our questions and absolutely was a delight (hope you know who you are :)) definitely consider this boat ride. It wasn’t super crowded, clean, and unforgettable to see the lights of Paris.

29 days ago

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