Question 1

What exactly does the lunch at the quay and cruise package of Bistro Parisien® include?

Accepted Answer

The package includes a complete three-course meal of choice at the quay-side restaurant at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a one-hour commented sightseeing cruise on the Seine . You benefit from a starter, a main course, a dessert, and an included drink at the restaurant, as well as a flexible e-ticket to board the cruise at your chosen time.

Question 2

What is the route of the cruise included in the Bistro Parisien® package?

Accepted Answer

The Seine cruise makes a complete one-hour loop departing from Port de la Bourdonnais to Île Saint-Louis and back. The panoramic ship allows you to admire the most famous monuments of Paris such as the Louvre Museum , Notre-Dame de Paris , and the Orsay Museum , thanks to an individual audioguide available in 14 languages.

Question 3

Is the meal served while the boat is navigating on the Seine?

Accepted Answer

No, the lunch is served in a fixed restaurant at the quay , located at Port de la Bourdonnais, which remains perfectly stable throughout the meal. Bistro Parisien® is an establishment moored on land under a large panoramic glass roof facing the Eiffel Tower, ensuring total gastronomic comfort and an uninterrupted view of the monument, without any risk of seasickness.

Question 4

What time does lunch start and when can you board for the cruise?

Accepted Answer

The lunch service at the quay starts strictly at 12:00 , while the flexible one-hour cruise can be done freely throughout the day according to regular departures. You can choose to board the ship in the morning before the meal or in the early afternoon after your lunch, with no imposed time constraint.

Question 5

How do you use your e-ticket to access Bistro Parisien® and boarding?

Accepted Answer

Simply present your e-ticket on your smartphone directly at the restaurant reception, then at the boarding quay for the cruise. The mobile e-ticket received by email after reservation confirmation completely avoids queuing at the sales counters, offering you direct skip-the-line access for both lunch at 12:00 and the boat promenade on the Seine.

Question 6

Where exactly is the meeting point for this activity?

Accepted Answer

The reception point is located at Port de la Bourdonnais , at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at Ponton n°2. The site is easily accessible via RER C at Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station , metro line 6 at Bir-Hakeim station , or bus lines 42, 69, 72, 82, and 87.

Question 7

Is there a children's menu and a suitable rate for those under 12?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a specific children's menu and a preferential rate are offered for children under 12. The children's menu includes a choice of dish (ham and emmental pasta or crispy chicken with potatoes), a gourmet dessert, and a 25cl syrup water, making this experience perfectly suited for families with children .

Question 8

Are Bistro Parisien® and the cruise ships accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all quay-side facilities and the lower decks of the ships are fully PRM accessible . Wheelchair users benefit from level access to settle in the room under the glass roof and to board in the covered lounge of the ships, without the need for specific assistance for boarding.

Question 9

Can you modify or cancel your reservation in case of unforeseen circumstances?

Accepted Answer

The e-ticket for the cruise has an extended validity that allows adaptation to schedule changes. In case of unforeseen weather or personal issues, your flexible e-ticket guarantees the freedom to plan the boat ride on the Seine at a later date, without losing the benefit of your initial reservation.

Question 10

What is the concrete difference between this lunch at the quay and a classic lunch-cruise on the Seine?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is the complete separation of the meal and navigation , offering more comfort and flexibility than a meal served on a moving boat. In a traditional lunch-cruise, the meal is paced by the duration of the journey and the service is constrained by the size of the ship. Here, the lunch takes place in a real quay-side restaurant with bistronomic cuisine prepared on-site, while the cultural promenade on the Seine is conducted independently, at the time chosen by the visitor.

Lunch at Bistro Parisien and Eiffel Tower Sightseeing Cruise

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