Paris Canal

Name: Canal Saint Martin Cruise
Start: 2026-05-21
End: 2026-05-21
Location: Paris

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Canal Saint Martin Cruise

Explore Paris from a new angle with a unique cruise on the Seine and the Saint-Martin Canal, departing from the Musée d’Orsay or the Parc de la Villette. Glide through locks, romantic footbridges and the mysterious Bastille tunnel for an authentic, relaxing escape—perfect for couples, families or friends.

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Canal Saint Martin Cruise

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Navigation days: 2 departures per day (Monday to Sunday)

Departure from Solférino Port – Orsay Museum

Boarding: 9:40 AM – welcome on board

Departure: 10:00 AM – start of the cruise

Arrival: 12:30 PM – Parc de la Villette
– total duration ≈ 2h30

Departure from Parc de la Villette

Boarding: 2:10 PM – welcome on board

Departure: 2:30 PM – start of the cruise

Arrival: 5:00 PM – Solférino Port – Orsay Museum
– total duration ≈ 2h30

Booking: instant confirmation – panoramic views – rooftop deck accessible during the cruise.

Included: a 2h30 cruise along the Seine and the Saint-Martin Canal, between Port de Solférino – Musée d’Orsay and the Parc de la Villette (one-way journey, depending on the chosen departure).
Official Paris Canal tickets — scanned at boarding

During your cruise you will enjoy:

Sailing on the historic Saint-Martin Canal

Passing locks, swing bridges & underground vaults

Seeing the Villette Basin

Crossing the Paris Arsenal Marina (Bastille)

Discovering Paris: Notre-Dame, Île Saint-Louis…

Live commentary on board.

Free seating: indoor lounge area + outdoor deck depending on the boat — choose inside or outside according to the weather.

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Free < 4 years: babies and children under 4 travel free of charge.

Accessibility: Reduced mobility — No.

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Boarding – Port de Solférino – Musée d’Orsay:
Quai Anatole France, right at the foot of the Musée d’Orsay – No.12 Port de Solférino, 75007 Paris.

Metro & RER:
Metro Line 12 – Solférino
RER Line C – Musée d’Orsay

Bus: 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 87, 94.

Paid car parks nearby: Indigo – 9 rue Montalembert, 75007 Paris

Boarding – Parc de la Villette:
Inside Parc de la Villette, on the Canal de l’Ourcq, behind the restaurant “Le 211”, Paris 19th.
Park entrance: 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris.

Metro & Tram:
Metro Line 5 – Porte de Pantin
Metro Line 7 – Porte de la Villette
Tram T3b – Porte de Pantin stop

Bus: 75, 151 – Porte de Pantin stop.

Paid car parks nearby:
Cité de la Musique Car Park – 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris

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Paris Canal

Embark on a cruise to discover Paris by going up the Canal Saint-Martin. A perfect way to explore the monuments of the capital from a boat! Sail from the Musée d’Orsay to the Bassin de la Villette by going up the Canal St Martin through its locks and swinging bridges. A tour to do with the family without any hesitation. You’ll see some of the capital’s most famous monuments, but also some of its least known, such as the mysterious Bastille vault. Come and discover or rediscover Paris at its best with Paris Canal.

When can you book your cruise with Paris Canal?

As with all cruisers, cruises are in great demand. It is preferable to make your reservation at least one week in advance in order to be sure to be able to embark on the cruise.

Where is the Paris Canal boarding point?

The boarding point for Paris Canal cruises differs according to the formula chosen.

There are 2 ports of embarkation :

Port de Solférino 75007 Paris (Stairs at the foot of the Musée d’Orsay)
Parc de la Villette (Behind the “My Boat” restaurant)

The cruises on the Canal Saint-Martin are not return trips to the same address: A departure from the Parc de la Villette will be to the Port de Solferino and vice versa.

Lunch cruises, on the other hand, leave from and return to the Port de Solferino.

When is the departure time of the Paris Canal cruises?

The cruises are offered every day of the week depending on availability (online calendar in real time) at 10.00 am and 2.30 pm.

Lunch cruises are offered only on certain Sundays with boarding from 10.00am for a departure at 10.15am (return at 4.00pm). Duration of the cruise 5h45.

What monuments will I see during my cruise?

During your cruise, you will be able to navigate on the Canal Saint-Martin, pass the locks, swing bridges & underground vaults, the Parc de la Villette basin, as well as Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ile Saint-Louis, the Conciergerie, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orasy.