Taking a Seine River boat tour is a MUST when visiting Paris so I planned to do just that a few…read moredays ago. I chose Vendettes du Point Neuf due to its proximity to the area where I was staying. It was easy to reach on the Metro as it's located on Point Neuf which is a tip of the Ile de la Cite island that Notre Dame is located on. In this case, I decided just to walk on. It was early May and I sensed that there would be plenty of room available and I was right. I arrived at 2:08 pm and immediately got on the 2:15 pm tour at a cost of 17€. I found out they have a tour boat that leaves every thirty minutes for the one hour tour. We left promptly on time sitting on top of the open air uncovered deck with great unobstructed views. The boat has a drink and snack bar on board in addition to water closets for the guests. The boat moves at about 10 miles an hour and circled the Ile de la Cite island with great views of Notre Dame and then proceed down the river passing the Orsay Museum and continuing all of the way down to the Eiffel Tower for more great views of it, There we turned around and proceeded back to the starting point arriving one hour after leaving. It was an enjoyable cruise. The weather was comfortably cool and the narrator on board did a good job of describing everything that we passed by. At the end he does stand at the exit hoping for a tip. I felt the cruise was well worth the cost and would recommend it depending on the weather.

5-star tour in French and English, a great way to see the city, day or night, but CAUTION: Count…read moreyour total before handing over your credit card! I paid the didn't-do-the-math tax and received an extra ticket. L'histoire: We arrived an hour early, nobody in line, we were the only 3 people in sight. At the ticket window I very clearly said "nous avons deux adultes, et elle a 12 ans" (we have two adults, and she's twelve). I thought the price sounded too high, but I didn't say anything. I was handed three connected tickets, but there was a fourth child ticket folded underneath. Obviously she clearly understood me, handing over the tickets like that, and I feel like a rube for overpaying. Lesson learned, a sucker's born every minute--today it was me.

One of the best experiences in Paris. If you haven't been on a river cruise (or even if you have),…read moreYachts de Paris is definitely worth trying. The cruise/water is smooth, staff is friendly, food is amazing (especially for a river cruise) and the evening scenery is breathtaking. With the right company/friends or for a moment of quiet solace, this river cruise is one of the best. Enjoy!

We took the Don Juan 2 dinner cruise Second to the last night of our stay in Paris. I cannot say…read moreenough good things about the food and the experience. The crew started with seating us on the upper deck with glasses of champagne & appetizers. The staff offered to take our picture with our phone when they noticed we were attempting poorly to do so ourselves. Once on our way the staff or ushered us downstairs to our table, all of them have an awesome view. As the sunset we ate the most spectacular meal we've ever eaten watching the Seine come alive. I cannot emphasize this enough, the experience was awesome but the food was incredible! I will remember this meal for the rest of my life. After the main course, perfectly timed, we pull up to the Eiffel Tower on the hour, when its lights sparkle for a minute. We were given warm blankets and escorted to the upper deck where everyone gasped over the beauty of Paris at night. we returned below deck for a cheese course and then dessert and coffee. The staff asked if we needed a cab and called ahead so one would be ready when we disembarked. Everything was perfectly timed down to the moment. If you ever want to propose or have a romantic moment this is the cruise for you! I went with my friend and we left our husbands at home, Lol, but I have to say at that moment I missed him horribly

Okay so let's talk dinner cruises and what you're paying for…read more 1) First and foremost you're paying for the captain and crew to safely navigate the ship. When you take a look at the length of these vessels, the current in the river, the narrowness of the waterway and how they twist the ship in these conditions- they're impressive ship handlers. And on top of it all, they time it to make sure your first view of the Eiffel Tower is as it starts sparkling. Brilliant. 2) The food. Now most dinner cruises aren't actually known for their food. This wasn't my favorite meal of the trip, but it was damn good. And when you realize there's a staff below cranking out these options in a galley below decks while under way, there's some mad respect for the quality they're able to achieve. 3) The experience. There's live music and there's great views. All in all... you sit back and just enjoy the sites. Just remember... the more you pay for your menu, the closer you sit to the windows. But hey, that's why you came right? Anyways, is this a total tourist trap- hell yes. But I wouldn't have it any other way. It was pricey, but I certainly didn't feel ripped off. And watching my son's eyes light up the first time he saw the Eiffel Tower at night was worth every penny.

I did the sunset cruise and thought it was an awesome way to see the stuff on the Seine. Honestly…read morethis was worth it for the Eiffel tower views alone. We did seem to leave a bit too late (we were on time with the scheduled time but I think it should have been earlier) so it was pretty dark when we left and we didn't really get to see any sunset, mostly just twilight and the dark. There also isn't any narration and an optional audio guide might have been nice. Finally, I found it pretty hard to see any of Notre Dame from the bottom deck. These improvements would make this experience better but it was still great and the price is reasonable. Some tips: sit on the left side of the boat (when facing forward) for the best Eiffel Tower views and consider sitting on the top for even better views into everything. Dress warmly if it is the fall or winter as it does get pretty cold since you're on the water. To find the pier, use Google maps- it is well marked and the directions to get there are good.

The sun goes down pretty early in January in France, so we didn't have a chance to come during the…read moreday. Thus, the greenway to the Southwest of the canals (Square Federick Lemaire) was closed (probably to keep people out during the night time). But the canal is well lit, and there were plenty of young and old men having a good time, smoking and drinking. On the eastern side of the canal, there are quite a few nice shops, and people were still shopping. On the western side is more industrial shops, with us walking past multiple home improvement shops focusing on flooring and tiles. We were not able see any of the locks in action, but were able to cross the bridges back and forth and take some nice pictures. it's definitely worth a stop if in the area, and i understand why it would be so beautiful in the spring for a leisurely walk in the daytime.

I've been trying to get to Canal Saint Martin since 2019 and every trip since has ended in…read moredisappointment. I was very determined not to let our visit to Canal Saint Martin go down the drain. I didn't want to take a riverboat cruise but simply grab a baguette sandwich and sit at one of the benches and enjoy the view. While Canal Saint Martin was very agréable, the Paris weather was not. Periods of rain made our picnic idea a soaking mess but we happened to catch a riverboat going up through the locks. Did you know ? Construction of the canal was ordered by Napoleon I in 1802 and construction took place until 1825, funded by a new tax on wine. The neighborhood was friendly and the views were stunning. We had a great time enjoying the sights even with the Paris rain. Best part of Canal Saint Martin is that it's free. There's no admission ticket or reservation to make. To get there via metro the 8 line takes you to République and from there it's a short walk.

Alberto was fantastic. So engaging, interesting, and well informed. We're heading for Rome next,…read morewe wish you could come with us! Thanks, Alberto, you've given us new insight into the beautiful City of Light Jackie and Todd (Le pompier)

I was doing some research about Paris, and came across this free walking tour. They have English…read moreand Spanish tour. I signed up for the English tour. It was simple and easy through their website. Meet up location was easy to find. My tour guide is Alberto. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He told a lot of stories about all of the history monuments we visited. To be honest, I dislike history class, but I like listening to stories. Alberto did it in a nice way that interested me. I paid more attention to his tour more than my history professor in college! Tour was about 2.5 to 3 hours long. It was a very enjoyable experience. Thank you Alberto!

For something different on our short stay in Paris, we decided to go a bit off the beaten path and…read morecheck out a cruise on the Canal St Martin. We've been on the classic Seine tour before, but this is a big cut above. Starting off on the canal in the 10th ar., a spot in Paris that's a bit less polished and touristy, you board the double decker boat (inside or outside seating) about 20-30 min prior. You go through 3 different locks (of 9 total on the canal) on what was the food highway for Paris back in the day-over 27 meters lower by the time you reach the Seine. Shortly after lock 2, the canal goes underground! For 2KM! And you eventually pass directl beneath the 50 M tall obelisk of the place de Bastille. The bi-lingual guide, Thomas, narrated along the entire 2-hour route. Once you exit the canal, you travel down the seine past the Statue of Liberty and finish back at the Pont Neuf bridge. So much better than the other swine cruises and we were lucky to have only about 35 people on board so plenty of room to get Pix.

A little hard booking and finding, but worth it!…read more I found this river tour/cruise from a recommendation from some travel bloggers. They mentioned a few things that made me want to book. It's a little messy with the booking and the website but no issues. I recommend you book ahead just to be safe. We added the champagne and the charcuterie board. Day of the tour, it is a little tough finding it. The confirmation email and voucher have the two locations of the other cruises but not the actual one you will be on! I had to read reviews to know that you don't meet at either. You meet at Pont Neuf. On a map it shows as Quai de l'Horloge, Paris, France. Just a handy FYI as we almost missed our ship. Once on, it's not the nicest but it certainly isn't bad. The guide was good and the views amazing. We were able to see the the Eiffel Tower sparkle and did a nice loop on the river. It was beautiful! I would do again but there are nicer tours. If you don't want to spend a fortune, this one is just fine!

Mildly Interesting…read more To the casual observer, this park is largely a section of canal and some boat docks. For those interested in the history of the Bastille, this park is more interesting because a section of the old moat wall can be seen here.

From the owner: La plaisance à Paris Situé au sud de la Bastille, cet ancien bassin de transit et d'entrepôt de…read moremarchandises, créé à l'initiative de Napoléan Ier, avait pour vocation de relier le Canal Saint-Martin à la Seine. Depuis 1983, le bassin a été transformé en port de plaisance. Sa gestion est confiée à l'association Paris-Arsenal qui met à disposition des plaisanciers (900 bâteaux par an), 180 postes d'amarrage pour des bâteaux de 6 à 25 mètres et tous les services (eau, électricité, téléphones, sanitaires...). Une promenade plantée et des jardins en terrase ont été aménagé en bordure du bassin.

I wish I knew this place was on yelp last summer so I could have written this review sooner…read more This outdoor restaurant is on a houseboat with additional tables on the quay along the Seine river. We went a few times and enjoyed the beautiful setting while enjoying wine. The French have adopted the American "Brunch" on Sundays. What awaits on all the tables at Le Marcounet is a beautiful basket of croissants, baguette, Nutella , butter and jam. We ordered their delicious scrambled eggs and fresh fruit with a glass of champagne. Listening to the 2 piece jazz band,sipping my champagne, and watching the boats go by, memories were forever made. It was the best brunch of my life! Inexpensive too. Can't wait to revisit!!

Le Brunch! Parisian Brunch at its best...on a houseboat! Seriously, this place is so awesome!…read more A jazz band playing below, we took brunch on the upper deck - it was raining and we were perfectly protected from the elements while still having a great review of the river. Our waiter was superb!! Bow-tied and uber friendly, he could not speak a word of English but still we all communicated perfectly. And the food!!!! Yum! Hot chocolate, Tartine, bread basket, viennoiseries, croissants, fresh squeezed juices... Then, eggs in a jar- adorable! Then a charcuterie platter, a fruit plate- yum!!!! We really had a once in a lifetime awesome experience here: Food, ambience, and service were all 5 stars. Go here! Rain or Shine, Sunday Brunch:)