What if the most beautiful view of Notre-Dame came… from the Seine?
Notre-Dame reveals itself in a whole new light. Thanks to Bateaux Parisiens, it’s from the Seine that everything changes.
Paris by the river: the art of slowing down
Bateaux Parisiens is hitting back with a new cultural cruise starting in April 2025. The aim? To offer an intimate and sensory rediscovery of Notre-Dame, just in time for the cathedral’s rebirth. Aboard the Jean Marais boat, passengers embark for an hour suspended between emblematic architecture and a hushed ambience, in an atmosphere conceived as a jewel box.
Champagne, sunset and monuments in majesty
The format is clear: 5pm, 7pm, 8:30pm or 10pm, an hour on the water, a glass of Pommery champagne in hand, a delicacy to savor… and Paris flashes by. From Quai Montebello, the boat glides towards the Louvre, skims the Eiffel Tower, then returns to Notre-Dame, like a return to its origins. For those who want to prolong the moment, an on-board catering service completes the experience.
Notre-Dame told differently
What sets this cruise apart? Its narrative dimension. A bilingual guide (FR/EN) shares anecdotes and secrets about Notre-Dame, revealing its scars, glories and place in the hearts of Parisians. Far from clichés, this river cruise becomes a journey into the city’s living history.
An offer designed for aesthetes
Priced at €39 (€30 for children under 12), this cruise ticks all the boxes: refined, accessible and highly Instagrammable. Whether you’re a couple, a group of friends, a solitary stroller or an enlightened tourist, you’ll find that this cruise is for you. A bubble of calm, between golden light and blonde stone.
Why you shouldn’t wait
With limited space and daily departures in high season(July to September), this new cruise could well become the most coveted spot of summer 2025.
Information and reservations here!
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