Overview
The Seine's banks were inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1991, and a roughly one-hour cruise takes in the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Pont Alexandre III in a single trip. Operators include Bateaux Mouches and Vedettes du Pont Neuf, and evening dinner cruises set a romantic mood. Each bridge brings a new perspective, and the golden light of sunset over Paris is unforgettable. About EUR 15-20 (1 hour; dinner cruises priced separately). Departures from piers at Pont de l'Alma, Pont Neuf, and others.
Opening Hours
10:00-22:30 (varies by operator, departures every 30-60 minutes)
Travel Tips
Sunset departures are the most magical. Arrive at the ticket office 30 minutes before sailing, and book dinner cruises in advance.
Hotels near Seine River Cruise
Hotels and guesthouses in Paris, Seine River, Paris
Other attractions in Paris
Eiffel Tower
Paris's iconic 330-meter iron tower, especially dazzling after dark.
Louvre Museum
The world's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Palace of Versailles
The Sun King Louis XIV's opulent palace and its dazzling gardens.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
A Gothic architectural masterpiece on Île de la Cité — witness to 800 years of Parisian history.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
A gleaming white basilica crowning the artists' hill of Montmartre.
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
The world's most beautiful avenue and Napoleon's triumphal arch.
Musée d'Orsay
An Impressionist treasure trove in a former train station — masterworks by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.