What would Paris be without the charm of its boats on the Seine? If you have always dreamed of a river cruise, now is the time to board one of the entirely glass-walled Bateaux Parisiens.

If you are in a hurry, you can cross Paris in an hour on the Batobus, a fleet of six trimarans which stop at some of Paris’ most emblematic quarters (Louvre, Notre-Dame, Champs-Elysées etc.).

Otherwise you can enjoy a two and a half hour cruise including lunch with friends discovering Paris’ history, accompanied by a singer and three musicians performing the most traditional-style French chanson.

Another option: an intimate dinner cruise for two during which you can revel in the romantic evening lighting on the monuments and bridges.

Whatever you choose, the menu will satisfy your gastronomic curiosity. If you are not a good sailor, there is another equally delicious alternative: to eat on the banks of the Seine, at the foot of the Eiffel tower, in a new, modern and friendly restaurant, the Bistro Parisien. Here you can also choose between several gourmand menus offering fresh seasonal produce.