Seine River Guided Cruise by Vedettes de Paris
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Embark on one of our 100% electric boats and discover all the secrets of Paris thanks to the expert knowledge of our guide by passing by the most emblematic monuments of Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, Grand Palais ... This cruise has been created in order to surprise you between breathtaking views of the monuments on the docks of the Seine river and unique comments. Parisians or visitors, adults or children, wonderement assured. Our electric boats will offer you a totally noiseless and gas-free experience. The best way to visit Paris, guaranteed without blister on your feet! Drinks and snacks options available: - Time for a Treat : a crêpe or a cookie + a soft drink, to get at the bar on board - Champagne : 1 glass of Duval Leroy Champagne, to get at the bar on board
Your experience
Stop 1
The Eiffel Tower has been built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, for the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris. This magnificent technical feat was achieved in a mere two years, two months and five days. It stands 324 metres tall, and the metal structure weighs 7,300 tonnes. Parisians were scandalised by its metallic look and height. It was built to last 20 years. A radio antenna was added to the top in 1903, saving the tower from demolition. It has now become the monument symbolic of Paris.
Stop 2
The new Russian Orthodox church is known as the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The centre houses a bilingual Franco-Russian school, a parish house, and a cultural centre.
Stop 3
The American Church in Paris with its green clock-tower is the first american church built outside of the US, in 1931. The stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany have been listed as a historic monument.
Stop 4
The Hotel des Invalides was built to the orders of Louis XIV as a military hospital for injured soldiers and officers. Today, the royal chapel houses the tomb of France’s first Emperor, Napoleon I.
Stop 5
Pont Alexandre III was built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and to seal the Franco-Russian Alliance. Its central feature is the Paris coat of arms covered in gold leaf and two nymphs symbolising the river Seine. On the other side of the bridge, you’ll see the arms of Saint Petersburg, and two nymphs symbolising the river Neva.
Stop 6
Pont de la Concorde was built using stones from the former Bastille prison after it was famously stormed during the French Revolution in 1789. It leads to the Palais Bourbon on your right, seat of the National Assembly, and to your left to the Place de la Concorde.
Stop 7
Discover the green dome of the Hotel de Salm which became the Légion d'honneur Palace under Napoleon I. The Légion d’honneur is the highest French honour.
Stop 8
The former Orsay railway station has been built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, had a railway line leading to the south-west of France. It was turned into a museum in the 1980s to house 19th-century art, including works by the greatest Impressionists and Post-Impressionists such as Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh.
Stop 9
The Institut de France, former Collège des Quatre Nations, was built using funds bequeathed by cardinal Mazarin in 1661. It houses five academies, the most famous being the Académie Française. Its members’ job is to contribute to the French language, updating and modifying the official French dictionary.
Stop 10
The Pont Neuf, or New Bridge is actually the oldest bridge in Paris. It was the first Parisian bridge to be built in stone with pavements rather than houses lining it. It features 381 grimacing stone masks, all individually decorated and unique.
Stop 11
Pont Saint-Michel has been built at the request of Napoleon III, hence the two imperial Ns on its pillars. To the right, it leads to the Latin Quarter, so called because students at the University of Paris there spoke Latin until the 19th century.
Stop 12
Ile de la Cité, the presumed birthplace of Paris, is one of the two natural islands in Paris. The Parisii tribe first settled here 300 years before the Common Era, calling the island Lutetia.
What’s included
- 1 hour Seine River cruise with 100% electric boat
- Live guide in English and French
- Glass of Champagne (if Champagne option selected)
- Free application for commentary in Spanish, Italian, German, and Dutch
- Pancake or cookie with soft drink (if Gourmand option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (unless option selected)
- Transport to/from the boat
Meeting and pickup
The boarding is on the dock at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, down the 3 big flags (red, white, blue) "Vedettes de Paris". Go straight to the boarding control to show your ticket. Metro station : Trocadero (line 6/9), Bir Hakeim (line 6) orChamp de Mars-Tour Eiffel (RER line C).
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No baggage will be accepted on-board
- Champagne option only bookable for adults. If you wish to book the Champagne options and are accompanied by children, please create 2 separate bookings.
- No groups (over 14 particpants) accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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