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: nag33m
Australia, 06 2012 -
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Going through the LocksBoat on canal.Photo by: Lynda Z
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Bridge above the LocksBoat going under bridge.Photo by: Lynda Z
USA, 10 2009 -
Paris Canal CruiseIn the tunnel!Photo by: Anonymous
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TunnelGoing under the Bastille!Photo by: Michael B
12 2012 -
Swing BridgeWe were a tourist attraction!Photo by: Michael B
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005Admiring the Bastille from the Paris Canal as part of the Viator Seine River and Canal Tour.Photo by: nag33m
Australia, 06 2012 -
2012-05-26 16.14.14View up the SeinePhoto by: baronrog
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2012-05-26 15.02.34Inside the tour boatPhoto by: baronrog
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River SeineSeine River CruisePhoto by: Shaun W
09 2011 -
Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous
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Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous
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Seine RiverNotre DamePhoto by: Anonymous
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Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous
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Seine RiverSeine RiverPhoto by: Anonymous
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the Friendly FrenchPeople stopped to talk with us all along the route. A lovely way to see Paris.Photo by: Bettie
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Entering a lockPeople wait on the bridges to wave and chat as the cruise passes.Photo by: Bettie
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the beaches of ParisIn summer the beach comes to Paris!Photo by: Helen L
Australia, 08 2011 -
Underneath ParisLoved going undergroundPhoto by: Helen L
Australia, 08 2011 -
About to enter the ...About to enter a lockPhoto by: Helen L
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What You Can Expect
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.
Customer Reviews
June 2013
A great trip - very interesting going through all the locks down to the Seine - very pretty bridges, and seeing a lot of Paris which tourists do not generally see. Then out into the Seine and round the Isle de La Cite, past the Notre Dame and down to the Quay D'Orsay. Just the thing to rest your legs after doing so much walking around Paris!.Most enjoyable.
June 2013
We had a most interesting trip firstly along the Paris Canals starting at La Villette Park and travelling south passing through 9 locks before entering in to the Seine. The trip continued along the Seine passing many historic sights until we reached the iconic Eiffel Tower then return to disembark at The D'Orsay Museum. Our very knowledgeable guide provided an interesting and detailed commentary on the features of the canals and the numerous historic sights we passed on the Seine. A most enjoyable afternoons outing.
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