Paris is a city that continues to inspire thousands of visitors from all over the world! The French capital is renowned for its remarkable heritage, its museums, its gastronomy, its abundant cultural offerings and its art de vivre. Paris is easy to discover by bike or on foot. In the center of the city, the Seine and its banks offer spaces that attract walkers in their droves. What if a future getaway was the opportunity to embark on a river cruise? The Vedettes de Paris company offers you the chance to discover Paris in a different way, aboard one of its boats. Cruise past some of the city's most beautiful monuments and learn about their history from one of our guides. Great for children too. Watch the sun set over the capital with a drink in hand and music in the background. Stop off at the Café des Vedettes on the quayside to enjoy a gourmet meal of local produce. In fact, there are a thousand and one good reasons to plan a cruise on the Seine with your family. Here are 5 of them.
1. A memorable experience for the whole family
A cruise on the Seine is a memorable experience for the whole family. It's an activity that appeals to parents and children alike. The Vedettes de Paris company offers you the chance to embark with guides who are true specialists for all ages. As we sail along, the whole family learns a multitude of things about the history of the monuments and their secrets. You'll learn all about the buildings that are the pride of the capital, such as the Louvre Museum, the Alexandre III Bridge and the Eiffel Tower. a 1-hour cruise is just the thing to keep young children entertained. On the way back, don't forget to extend the pleasure with a meal at Café des Vedettes or Restaurant Francette. A cruise on the Seine, culture, exchanges with the guides - it's all very rewarding! Tickets can be booked online, and the meeting point is set 20 minutes before boarding.
2. Contemplate Paris's iconic monuments from the water
The Seine is an inseparable part of Paris. It invites you to stroll, to dream or to contemplate the play of colors as the sun sets. At its foot are some of the French capital's most emblematic monuments. Museums, places of learning and power, religious edifices and much more, make Paris one of the world's most fascinating destinations to marvel at heritage and take a long journey through history. Taking a cruise on the Seine is a real privilege, but one that's affordable for anyone who wants it. Along the way, cruise passengers can admire the Palais de Chaillot, the Eiffel Tower, the Hôtel national des Invalides, the Petit and Grand Palais, the Assemblée nationale, the Obélisque de la Concorde, the Orsay and Louvremuseums, the Académie française, the Conciergerie, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Hôtel de Ville and the Institut du monde arabe.
3. Combine a cruise and a panoramic bus ride
Vedettes de Paris hasteamed up with Tootbus to offer a variety of ways to discover Paris. The adventure begins with a one-hour cruise on the Seine. A moment of contemplation of the monuments, of exchange and complicity with the tour guides. The experience is rounded off with a ride on a low-emission panoramic bus to see the monuments up close. Families can get off at the stops closest to the monuments they wish to visit. Tootbus tickets are valid from 24 to 72 hours. On board, audio commentaries are adapted for children. With Vedettes de Paris and Tootbus, there's no need to choose between two ways of enjoying the capital's main monuments. Combine them for twice the pleasure.
4. (Re)discover Paris from a new angle
Whether you're visiting Paris for the first time or looking to rediscover the city, a cruise on the Seine with Vedettes de Paris is a must. The Seine is home to some of the City of Light's most famous monuments, the ones that flood guidebooks and arouse the curiosity of countless visitors year-round. While it's not always easy to run around the metro with the kids, take the bus, walk or cycle, the cruises offered by Vedettes de Paris are perfect for families. Take a seat on board, cruise along the river, chat with the guides and take time to admire the buildings as they pass before your eyes. Feeling hungry on board? The kids are delighted to be able to enjoy a good crêpe while contemplating the incredible environment that surrounds them. That's what a cruise on the Seine in Paris is all about : a vacation feeling, out of time.
5. Enjoy 100% local snacking on the quayside
Paris is a city of beautiful monuments and culture, but also of great places to enjoy fine dining. The Vedettes de Paris company offers families the chance to stop off at the quayside, in the open air and on the banks of the Seine, to take advantage of its snacking offer. At the Café des Vedettes, you'll discover a fine selection of fresh, local produce to satisfy small (and large) appetites at lunch, snack or aperitif. What more enchanting setting than one with a view of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower to enjoy a hot or cold dish. Croque-monsieur, French fries, seasonal sandwiches, boards with cold meats and cheeses to share, crêpes, vanilla flan, chocolate cookies, softs, wines and champagne for parents: the choice is wide to treat yourself before or after boarding. What's more, Café des Vedettes is committed to satisfying your taste buds while respecting the environment. Enjoy the tasting and, above all, the boat cruise on the Seine!
