Question 1

What is the route of the Bateaux Parisiens® sightseeing cruise?

Accepted Answer

The cruise is a non-stop loop of about 1 hour departing from Port de la Bourdonnais . The boat successively passes the Quai Branly Museum, the Invalides, the National Assembly, the Musée d'Orsay , the Pont des Arts with the Louvre in the background, the Institut de France, then the Île de la Cité with the Conciergerie, the Sainte-Chapelle, and Notre-Dame de Paris . After circling Île Saint-Louis, the boat turns around and returns to the departure quay. An individual audioguide in 14 languages accompanies each stage of the journey.

Question 2

What are the departure times for Bateaux Parisiens®?

Accepted Answer

The departure times for Bateaux Parisiens® span the entire day, 7 days a week. In high season (April to September) , a departure takes place approximately every 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm , with extensions until 10:30 pm or 11:00 pm on weekends and school holidays. In low season (October to March) , departures occur approximately every 45 minutes from 10:30 am to 9:15 pm , with possible extension until 10:00 pm on weekends. As e-tickets have no fixed time slot, you choose your departure on site, at the time that suits you.

Question 3

Where is the boarding for Bateaux Parisiens® departing from the Eiffel Tower?

Accepted Answer

The boarding for Bateaux Parisiens® is at Port de la Bourdonnais , in the 7th arrondissement of Paris , literally at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. By public transport: metro line 6, Bir-Hakeim station ; metro lines 6 and 9, Trocadéro station ; RER C, Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station . Buses 42, 69, 72, 82, and 87 also serve this area. For vehicles, the parking at Musée du Quai Branly (37 quai Branly, 75007) is the closest to the boarding point.

Question 4

How does the audioguide work on board Bateaux Parisiens®?

Accepted Answer

Each passenger has their own individual audioguide , available in 14 languages : French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi. Unlike a collective loudspeaker system, you listen at your own pace, look up when you want, and can replay a commentary without disturbing other passengers. The audioguide is included in your e-ticket, no additional equipment is required.

Question 5

What is included in the Bateaux Parisiens® e-ticket?

Accepted Answer

Your e-ticket includes the 1-hour guided sightseeing cruise on the Seine departing from Port de la Bourdonnais, access to the individual audioguide in 14 languages , and free choice between the panoramic glass lounge on the lower deck and the open upper deck . The e-ticket is sent instantly by email once the booking is confirmed. It allows you to board directly at the control, without going to the ticket office. It is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, with free date change and no justification required.

Question 6

Is the Bateaux Parisiens® cruise suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Children under 4 years old board for free , without needing to book an e-ticket. A reduced rate applies for children aged 4 to 11. The cruise is designed for families: the open upper deck offers space and freedom of movement, the individual audioguide allows each child to listen at their own pace, and the absence of a fixed time slot gives full flexibility to adapt to the unpredictability of a family day out. Strollers are accepted and the boats are accessible for PRM.

Question 7

Can you take a night cruise on the Seine with Bateaux Parisiens®?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In high season, the last departures are scheduled until 10:30 pm, or even 11:00 pm on weekends and school holidays. At night, the Eiffel Tower sparkles every hour on the hour, the bridges of Paris light up one by one, and Notre-Dame reflects in the dark water from the boat's deck. The night cruise on the Seine with Bateaux Parisiens® is one of the most intense ways to discover Paris. As your e-tickets have no fixed time slot , you can decide to go in the evening at the last moment, depending on the weather or your desires.

Question 8

What is the difference between Bateaux Parisiens® and a bateau mouche?

Accepted Answer

The term "bateau mouche" is often used to refer to any cruise on the Seine, it has become a generic term. Bateaux Parisiens stand out on several concrete points. Their boats are fully glazed , with two levels to choose from: panoramic covered lounge or open upper deck. Each passenger has an individual audioguide in 14 languages , without comments imposed by loudspeakers. Each boat is named after a French cultural icon: Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Gréco, Jeanne Moreau among others. Finally, boarding is done directly with your skip-the-line e-ticket , without going to the ticket office.

Question 9

Is boarding possible without prior reservation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can show up directly at Port de la Bourdonnais and purchase your ticket on site at the counter. However, online booking offers two significant advantages: your skip-the-line e-ticket allows you to board directly without queuing at the ticket office, and your tickets are flexible for 12 months with free rescheduling and no conditions. During peak times in high season, the skip-the-line e-ticket represents a real time saver at boarding.

Question 10

Does the cruise operate in all weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The boats of Bateaux Parisiens® are operational in all weather conditions thanks to their fully glazed panoramic lounge on the lower deck, with guaranteed thermal comfort regardless of the season and a 360° view through the glass walls. In good weather, you can join the open upper deck for an outdoor experience. The cruise is therefore a reliable activity in Paris in any season, including winter or rainy weather.

Question 11

Do Bateaux Parisiens® pass in front of Notre-Dame?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the highlights of the route. The boat passes along the Île de la Cité, where Notre-Dame stands at the end of the bank, after the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle. From the river, the perspective on the cathedral is particularly striking: a view impossible to obtain from the banks. The individual audioguide in 14 languages recounts the history of the cathedral at the time of passage. The boat then circles Île Saint-Louis before heading back towards the Eiffel Tower.

Question 12

Do you need to choose your departure time when booking?

Accepted Answer

No, and this is one of the most appreciated advantages of this offer. Your e-tickets are fully flexible : no time slot to book at the time of purchase. You show up at Port de la Bourdonnais at the time that suits you and board at the next available departure. In high season, a boat departs approximately every 30 minutes . Your e-tickets are valid for 12 months and the date change is free, without condition.

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