Highlights
- Combined Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour
- Cruise along the Seine River past Paris' riverside monuments
- Behind-the-scenes view of Paris from its ancient canals and locks
- Choice of morning and afternoon tours
- Illuminating commentary from your expert guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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005Admiring the Bastille from the Paris Canal as part of the Viator Seine River and Canal TourPhoto by: nag33mAustralia, 06 2012 -
Going through the LocksBoat on canal.Photo by: Lynda ZUSA, 10 2009 -
Bridge above the LocksBoat going under bridge.Photo by: Lynda ZUSA, 10 2009 -
Paris Canal CruiseIn the tunnel!Photo by: Anonymous08 2009 -
TunnelGoing under the Bastille!Photo by: Michael B12 2012 -
Swing BridgeWe were a tourist attraction!Photo by: Michael B12 2012 -
005Admiring the Bastille from the Paris Canal as part of the Viator Seine River and Canal Tour.Photo by: nag33mAustralia, 06 2012 -
2012-05-26 16.14.14View up the SeinePhoto by: baronrog06 2012 -
2012-05-26 15.02.34Inside the tour boatPhoto by: baronrog06 2012 -
River SeineSeine River CruisePhoto by: Shaun W09 2011 -
Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous09 2011 -
Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous09 2011 -
Seine RiverNotre DamePhoto by: Anonymous09 2011 -
Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous09 2011 -
Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous09 2011 -
the Friendly FrenchPeople stopped to talk with us all along the route. A lovely way to see Paris.Photo by: Bettie08 2011 -
Entering a lockPeople wait on the bridges to wave and chat as the cruise passes.Photo by: Bettie08 2011 -
the beaches of ParisIn summer the beach comes to Paris!Photo by: Helen LAustralia, 08 2011 -
Underneath ParisLoved going undergroundPhoto by: Helen LAustralia, 08 2011 -
About to enter the ...About to enter a lockPhoto by: Helen LAustralia, 08 2011 -
Useful Information
Paris Canals and Seine River Cruise
Your River Seine cruise begins near the Musee d'Orsay and sweeps you past a parade of monuments: the Louvre Museum, the Institute of France, the spires of Notre Dame Cathedral and tiny Ile Saint Louis, before arriving at the entrance of the Canal Saint Martin.
The first section of the canal takes you through an eerily lit tunnel which passes under the Place de la Bastille. Emerging from the tunnel you will discover the most romantic "boulevard" in Paris - the Canal Saint Martin's three miles of pure poetry. Reflected in the canal's waters you'll see old swing bridges, half-moon footbridges and the abundant foliage of horse-chestnut trees.
A trip along the Canal Saint Martin reveals a side of Paris that tourists don't usually get to see. The canal winds its way through a series of 19th-century locks and enchanting old areas of Paris until, 26 meters above the Seine, the canal reaches the Villette Basin. Here you will pass the raised Crimee Bridge before arriving at La Villette Park, where the Science Museum, the Geode and enchanting gardens await you.
Note that the morning tour begins near Musee d'Orsay and ends at Bassin de la Villette. In the afternoon the schedule is reversed, beginning at Bassin de la Villette and ending near Musee d'Orsay.
Reviewed by Natalie, November 2012
I was really interested in the canal systems in Paris. This tour didn't disappoint amazing experience and well worth doing something a bit different from the usual river cruise.
Reviewed by Alan H, November 2012
We enjoyed the final Canal and River Cruise of the 2012 season on a bright, but slightly chilly Sunday afternoon. I suspect that we were not alone in being unaware that there was a delightful canal through the city. The guide was extremely informative and highly amusing in two languages, ver good value!
