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Paris: Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin Cruise

4.2  / 5
1036 reviews
Activity provider:Paris Canal
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Water activity

Paris: Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin Cruise

Activity provider:Paris Canal
4.2  / 5
1036 reviews

From $24.76 per person

Enjoy a lovely cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin and Seine River. Pass under the Bastille vaults to discover the romantic side of Paris as you cruise from the Musée d’Orsay to the Parc de la Villette.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English, French
Welcoming travelers since 2013

Experience

Highlights
  • Cruise along the Seine River and the Canal St-Martin
  • Discover a secret side of the Paris waterways
  • Soak up a romantic atmosphere as you cruise by chestnut trees and lovely pedestrian bridges
  • Go past the sites of the old gibbet and Dead Lock
  • See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Tuileries Garden, and Pont des Arts from the water
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Embark on a romantic cruise close to the Musée d’Orsay on the River Seine. Marvel at the Tuileries Garden, Musée du Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and more. You will admire the scenic panoramic views before continuing to the entrance to the Canal Saint-Martin, where Bastille Square towers above you. Enter a 1.24-mile tunnel, lit by perforations that let in the light of day, and soak up the magic and beauty of a subterranean world. Once you emerge from the tunnel, you will discover the magical Canal Saint Martin, a surprising aquatic path surrounded by a romantic footbridge and bordered by chestnut trees and fishermen. Near the Temple, admire Frederic Lemaître’s bust, the Recollets Lock, and the Hotel du Nord. Keep your ears pricked for the murmuring ghost of François Villon as you approach the Dead Lock, where the Montfaucon gibbet used to stand. The boat passes Bassin de la Villette and the arcing footbridge of rue de Crimée before reaching the Parc de la Villette, where you can admire the Cité des Sciences and Music Museum along with the magnificent themed gardens.  
Includes
  • 2.5-hour cruise on the canal St Martin and the Seine River
  • French and English commentary
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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The boat is moored at the Port of Solférino, just below the Orsay Museum. To reach the Solférino Port, you can use the wooden main staircase.

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  • The cruise will take place rain or shine
  • Daily cruises from May to August and subject to availability outside these dates
  • Groups of more than 40 people are possible all year round
  • 2 departures possible: 10 am or 3 pm

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4.2 /5

based on 1036 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Lindsey – United KingdomOctober 11, 2023 – Verified booking
Great trip - going through the 9 locks and hearing the history as we cruised down the Seine and along the canal (including the long tunnel). Guide was very engaged and informative. Get there in good time if you want to sit on the top deck! We were lucky with beautiful weather. Extremely good value and definitely a great, chilled way to see some of the sights of Paris.
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaOctober 5, 2023 – Verified booking
Was a good cruise and value for money. There were a lot of cancel locks to pass through which took most of the time, they were interesting though. Only negative was that the end of the cruise was far away and it was a walk and two trains to get back to our accommodation near the Eiffel Tower.
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Line – CanadaSeptember 17, 2023 – Verified booking
J’avais fait le Canal St-Martin avec mon mari il y a environ 15 ans et j’en avais gardé un très bon souvenir. Je voulais refaire l’expérience avec mon fils et j’avoue avoir été charmée et enchantée encore plus. Le guide était super sympathique et nous a fait découvrir une autre facette de Paris avec ses anecdotes; de plus, tout était sous le signe de l’humour ce qui a contribué grandement à rendre cette expérience intéressante.Je crois que l’activité s’est grandement bonifiée et je la recommanderais avec plaisir à tous ceux qui viennent en vacances à Paris. Merci!
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