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.

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!

Perfect way to see major historical landmarks! Such a fun way to see parts of Paris without walking…read more& there was plenty of space on the boat! There is an audio guide, or our tour had a woman who was announcing all of the sites in multiple languages! It was perfect to follow along. We did not partake in any of the food on board, but there was a cafe available!

I did this dinner the first time I was in Paris with my friend. We loved it. What I remember is…read morethat we were seated in the middle of the dining hall. I meant to make a reservation for our first night, but I forgot to. Turns out my sister's friend was in town and she surprised us by booking a dinner for the 3 of us as it happened to be my sister's bday. We got there a little early. Probably a solid 30 mins before the checkin time. It gave us plenty of time to do a little photo shoot with the tower behind us as it happened to be a different color. The food is ok. What makes this a great experience is that you get to see all the monuments at night. They even announce when you happen to be in front of the Louvre and Notre Dame. Our waiter made it a point to tell us what we were passing. I enjoyed the food I got. I also enjoyed the drinks that my sister ordered for me cos she doesn't drink so I just had her get me drinks. Boy was I tipsy. Our dinner came with a bottle of red wine that we barely touched. I ended up taking it home. All in all, it's certainly a great experience. The service was amazing.

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:)

A wonderful way to see many of the beautiful architecture in Paris without having to walk…read more The cruise goes up and down the Seine river for a total of 1 hour. Our narrator was very informative about all the buildings along the cruise and stopped for questions. She spoke both French and English. Recommend to go at night as the buildings will be much more dramatically alit. Happy Travels!!

Such a beautiful way to see the city of Paris! Highly recommend doing an evening tour when the sun…read moregoes down. They do free boat rides on your birthday, which is why I went! You get to see all the wonderful sites of Paris in a relaxing one hour boat ride. Bring a jacket it gets a bit chilly in the evening!

The worst boating company in Paris. We booked a dinner…read morecruise to watch the bastille day fireworks and ring in our 20th Wedding Anniversary. Paid almost €500 for 3 people one of which is a teenager. They were oversold and we booked late so our table was a Walmart kind collapsible table with collapsible chairs next to the bathroom and a long table with non paying family members of the boat staff! I would have been happier if they had refused the booking. Food was pathetic and so was the wine. The only saving grace was that they parked at a nice spot and we had a great view of the fireworks at Eiffel tower. Nothing, not even an acknowledgement of our 20th anniversary. I had to bribe the DJ €50 to make him play a special song for us. Stay away from these rip off monsters!!

We recently chartered this ship through my employer for one of our educational tours. This state of…read morethe art, luxury river ship has all the amenities and lux one could hope for when booking a five star adventure. The interior is flawlessly decorated, the dark gloss wood paneling provides a warmth and sense of classic elegance contrasted against polished brass and glass. Large, spacious areas with marble floors and mirrored ceilings exude modern elegance while the views from the ship of castles and bridges along the Seine remind you of the past. The staff is made up of global professionals that are nothing short of top tier service and care. The ship manager and excursion director are articulate, pragmatic and warm. The waitstaff are genuine, endearing and sassy! Additionally, the ship captain is like a surgeon when it comes to operating this vessel, navigating narrow locks, and docking inches from other river ships (as they do along the river.) Watching the process in real time was impressive! The rooms are state of the art equipped with digital thermostat, electronic windows that lower into a French balcony. Bathroom floors are heated and the mirrors are also-- so to prevent fogging after a long hot shower with L'occitane products. Ooh la la! The television is programmed to welcome you by name each time you turn it on. Movies, free of charge can be viewed and in suite dining and libations are available. An electronic "do not disturb" option is available inches from your resting place, located just by flipping a switch above the bedside table. Fresh water is delivered daily, and your room key powers the room and prevents you from misplacing your key while in your cabin. I'd definitely take the opportunity to sail aboard the Joie de Vivre as it was a one of a kind lifetime experience I wish everyone could share!

This is my first time on a cruise ship. This ship didn't have any reviews. It's operated by a…read morecompany named Uniworld. 6 day Cruise from Paris to Utah France. To see the beautiful towns , Arts, architecture, foods, customs, and traditions is truly is an amazing experience. The food and the service on this Cruise Ship is top notch. We did visit our Normandy American Cemetery and the museums, on a charted bus around 2 hours drive. This Cruise Ship is a must , unfortunately it only takes large amount of people 100 persons is the minimum.

I never cruised the river, but I can see the Seine River whenever I visit Cite Island or take a…read morewalk around the Louvre Museum. I lost the charm of Paris that even the name was stylish.

From the owner: A seulement 30 minutes de Paris, embarquez pour une croisière privée avec un large choix de…read moredestinations. Découvrez d'une manière originale des paysages verdoyants, une faune diversifiée et une flore flamboyante. Au fur et à mesure des boucles de la Seine, traversez ses villages historiques classés au cœur de la nature et de ses roches crayeuses.

April 11, Montmartre Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour, Paris…read more Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 did a pastry and chocolate tour through Montmartre and it ended up being a really fun way to explore the area. Arrival and First Impressions The group was small, just our family and another family, which worked out well. The shops we visited were tiny so taking turns going in and out was part of the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and walked us through side streets, small parks, and local spots we would never have found on our own. The Highlights We stopped at six different locations including chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. Highlights included a choux pastry, crepes, madeleines, artisan eclairs, and multiple chocolate tastings. The final stop for hot chocolate and macarons was excellent. The macarons were so good we ended up buying some to bring home. The tour was not just about food. We saw the Love Wall, hidden streets, and learned about the history of Montmartre including small details about the neighborhood that made it feel more personal. The Challenges The guide did not have a very loud voice so in a bigger group it might have been harder to follow, but with our small group it worked fine. Would We Return Yes, especially to try a different tour. It was a great mix of food and exploring. Final Thoughts This tour is a great way to experience Montmartre beyond just walking around. The combination of food, history, and hidden locations made it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Their ticket purchasing process is misleading and unethical. You go about filling our information,…read morelike you do for many websites, but unlike any other website, you hit the "Next" button (for the third time) and suddenly you have purchased the ticket, without any opportunity to review your tour date, number of participants or even credit card info. All the previous "Next" buttons led to the next step in the process, as is implied by the word and as you would expect, but not this one - it is the final confirmation of purchase even though there is NO indication that this is about to happen. Then they tell you that there are no refunds under any circumstances and that the credit and ticketing laws do not apply to them. Perhaps this is because they are based in Cyprus, which I assume they have chosen precisely to evade regulations. Note that they say there are no refunds no matter what - even if your overall trip gets cancelled or the tour gets cancelled or the guide does not show up. Be very careful, or better yet, avoid these folks and do any of the other more legitimate tours out there for wherever you are travelling to.