Seine River Guided Cruise with Snack Options by Vedettes de Paris

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Duration:1 hours (approx.)
Location: Paris, Île-de-France

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Embark on one of our cruise 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.
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
- Parisian Picnic : a sandwich + a soft drink, to get at the Café des Vedettes kiosk

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Eiffel Tower
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.
2. Cathedrale de la Sainte-Trinite
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.
3. The American Church in Paris
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.
4. Invalides
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.
5. Pont Alexandre III
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.
6. Pont de la Concorde
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.
7. Hotel de Salm
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.
8. Musee d'Orsay
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.
9. Institut de France
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.
10. Pont-Neuf
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.
11. Pont Saint-Michel
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.
12. Ile de la Cite
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.
13. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Paris’s Gothic masterpiece, Notre-Dame Cathedral' construction started in 1163 and was completed nearly two centuries later, in 1345. The cathedral features a host of gargoyles and sculptures. The south rose window, called the Rose du Midi, is dedicated to the New Testament and was a gift from the French king, Saint Louis.
14. La Statue de Sainte-Genevieve
The statue of Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, with her back to us was sculpted by Paul Landowski, who later sculpted the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
15. Institut du Monde Arabe
The Arab World Institute has been inaugurated in 1987 by president François Mitterrand. The cultural centre focuses on history, art, society, religions and science in the Arab world.
16. Ile Saint-Louis
Featuring former town houses dating from the 17th century, like the Hotel Lambert and the Hotel Lauzun, Ile Saint Louis is one of the most prestigious areas of Paris. Many celebrities have lived there, including Charles Baudelaire and Georges Moustaki.
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Since 1357, the Hotel de Ville de Paris, has been the seat of the Paris City Council. The construction draws much inspiration from Neo-Renaissance style. It is open to visitors, you can visit the banquet hall, designed to the template of the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.
18. Conciergerie
The Conciergerie built under Philip IV, known as “the Fair”, in the 14th century, was later turned into a prison. Queen Marie-Antoinette spent the last two months of her life there, before being guillotined at the Place de la Concorde in 1793.
19. Louvre Museum
The Louvre used to be a royal palace. It was turned into a museum in 1793. It is the largest monument in Paris with over four kilometres of façades and nearly 14 kilometres of galleries. The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world, exhibiting 38,000 works, including the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo and of course the Mona Lisa.
20. Place de la Concorde
The place de la Concorde was where King Louis XVI and his wife Queen Marie-Antoinette were executed during the French Revolution. The central feature is an obelisk from Luxor in Egypt. It is 34 centuries old and was brought to France in 1836.
21. Grand Palais
Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, the Grand Palais on your right is a great feat of architecture. Its glass roof is considered to be the largest in Europe. It has now become a venue for cultural events and exhibitions, a funfair and the largest skating rink in Europe.
22. Flamme de la Liberte
The Flame of Liberty was a gift from the United States and the newspaper, the International Herald Tribune, to France, as thanks for restoring the Statue of Liberty. The sculpture is an exact reproduction of the Statue of Liberty’s flame in New York.
23. Palais de Chaillot
The Palais de Chaillot is located on the place du Trocadero. Built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition, it comprises two Neoclassical pavilions, flanking an esplanade that overlooks the Trocadero gardens. It houses the City of Architecture and Heritage, the National Navy Museum, the Museum of Humankind, and the National Theatre of Chaillot.

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Posted By : Yvonne_U
Cheap additional way to see Paris. Not the Boat that was advertised, got an open boat instead so it was windy and cold. When we enquired why the different boat was told original boat had technical difficulties
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 12:47:39

Posted By : Maribel_M
What a disappointment of a tour! Upon arrival we were told due to water conditions we could not travel the full tour. It would be a short tour, no refunds allowed, but we were given 3 stickers for hot chocolate or soft drinks. We embark the cruise to find an extremely tight boat with too many chairs tightly laid out. Second, my husband and father in law got into arguments with the rudest woman behind the bar. Our tickets clearly stated champagne option. She REFUSED to serve our 3 glasses of champagne if we didn’t provide a receipt. The tickets stayed champagne option. After enough arguing we received the 3 glasses that we paid for. The bathroom was leaking. And I almost forgot, we weren’t allowed to go to the top floor (part of what we paid for) with no reason provided. This made the boat only feel tighter! The only reason I’m not giving 1 star is because I just can’t do that. I’m sure there are plenty of amazing tours but this was beyond disappointing and the crew was rude!
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 09:13:15

Posted By : Markie180
Well organized. Good live commentary on the sights we were passing in French and then in English. Bring a hat and gloves in winter!
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 03:31:22

Posted By : I4981MUjennifera
We booked our trip for 11:00 but the boat left a little early and we missed it. Luckily we were able to take any available tour that day so we ended up taking an evening ride at 5pm. The views and lights in the evening were spectacular and we arrived back just as the Eiffel Tower was putting on its 6pm light show. The guide switched back frequently between English and French so it was a little hard to follow along but only because she had alot to say! Highly recommend this boat tour.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 03:35:55

Posted By : Pooja_V
Great, but wish it was a little less crowded. Pass said gate 2b but but we didnt see that specific gate, so wish it was a bit more organized.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 17:22:16

Posted By : Enzo R
Great tour and ride. This was a great experience and way to enjoy a little boat ride on the river while at the same time enjoying and learning about the great history of the city of Paris
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 18:03:59

Posted By : Petruta_S
Bad experience, meeting point not accurate, made to confuse the people. Bought River Guided Cruise and Snacks Options, and I got nothing. Not worth the price, I will not recommend. Half star, not even one, just for the crew. Period.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 14:24:27

Posted By : markhS9699CI
The boat crashed into one of the bridges half way through the experience and the tour ended. We had to get help docking from another boat. We never completed the tour.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 12:23:10

Posted By : Marco_H
Was really amazing to see all these bridges and buildings through the river cruise, there was a flood at that day , so they extended it from the other side of the river , thank you for that
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 12:17:41

Posted By : Phill S
Be careful, went on one of these boats yesterday and was nearly crushed to death by colliding into a bridge after the boats engine stopped. Frightening !
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 10:11:33