Christmas Gourmet Tour of the Seine
Passengers travel aboard a boat decorated for the holidays with sparkling trees, fairy lights, and seasonal music. The journey navigates the locks and revolving bridge of Canal Saint-Martin, passes under the Bastille vault, and enters the Seine for views of Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower. Every passenger receives honey gingerbread, while children are served hot chocolate and given holiday coloring activities.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
€25 per person.
Hours
The goûter is offered only on afternoon departures.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Canal Saint-Martin
Food & Drink
Holiday-period afternoon departures include honey gingerbread for each passenger and hot chocolate for children; on January 2 and 3, 2027, galette des Rois replaces the gingerbread. The goûter is not included on other departures, and champagne is available as an optional paid add-on.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Book an afternoon departure if you want the gingerbread and hot chocolate, because the holiday goûter is only served on afternoon sailings.
- Plan your way home from Île de la Cité near Métro Pont Neuf, since the cruise ends there rather than back at Quai de Valmy.
- Come on January 2 or 3 to swap the gingerbread for a galette des Rois and a chance to be crowned king or queen.
- Book ahead through the online calendar; tickets are also sold on board, but only if places remain on that departure.
- Bring the little ones along, as Christmas colouring pages are handed out on board and children under four travel free.
Special Events & Promotions
- Galette des Rois replaces the gingerbread on January 2 and 3 for Epiphany.
- Holiday goûter of gingerbread and children's hot chocolate on afternoon departures only.
- A glass of Champagne can be added to your booking for an extra fee.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cruise good for children?
Yes, it's a family cruise for young and old. Children get hot chocolate and Christmas colouring pages, and under-4s ride free.
What treats are included?
On afternoon departures over the holidays, everyone gets honey gingerbread and children get hot chocolate. On January 2 and 3, galette des Rois takes the place of the gingerbread.
How long should I allow?
The cruise lasts two hours.
Does the boat return to where it started?
No. You board on Quai de Valmy near Métro République and finish on Île de la Cité near Métro Pont Neuf.
Is there a bar on board?
Yes, there's a bar and toilets on board. A glass of Champagne can be added to your booking.
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