A specialist in barge hire and private hire in Paris for 25 years, France Tourisme organises your group events on the Seine, for 20 to 400 people. Seminar, wedding, birthday or corporate evening: choose between a privately hired barge or a group cruise, and benefit from a fully managed package including boat, catering and entertainment. Request your free quote and receive a response within 24 hours.
Exclusive privatizations
Hire a private barge or boat in Paris
Hiring a barge exclusively means benefiting from a unique venue reserved solely for your guests. Freely define your route, your catering package with our partner caterer and the entertainment that will set the pace of your event. Our private hire rates start from €110 per person and are adapted to the number of participants and the services chosen.
Private boat hire in Paris, up to 80 people
Modular boat for up to 80 guests, heated and air-conditioned panoramic lounges, ideal for any type of event.
from 110€ / pers
Intimate private barge hire in Paris
Friendly boat for 20 to 40 guests, modular spaces with heated deck and terrace, departing from a charming port.
from 160€ / pers
Large capacity private boat hire in Paris, between 150 and 400 people
Prestigious fully glazed boat for 150 to 400 guests, modular spaces, refined menu, live music and panoramic terrace.
from 190€ / pers
From 20 to 400 people: find the right barge for your group
Whether you are 20 or 400, we have the boat to match your group. From the intimate barge to the large-capacity panoramic boat, each vessel offers a setting suited to your event and budget. Our team will guide you towards the most suitable format based on your group size and type of celebration.
Intimate Barge
20 to 40 people
Mid-capacity boat
up to 80 people
Large Capacity Boat
150 to 400 people
Why trust us for your cruise or private hire?
A trusted reference for 25 years
Specialist in cruises and private hire in Paris.
A dedicated team
From your first enquiry to disembarkation.
Catering on board
Menu with our partner caterer, or your own.
A fully customisable event from start to finish
Sound system, DJ, projector, photobooth, culinary entertainment, musicians, casino...
Free quote within 24 hours
Reply guaranteed, no commitment required.
They trusted us
Group offers
Tighter budget? Go for a shared group cruise
Don't have the budget for a full private hire? Bring your group aboard one of our shared cruises on the Seine, from €12 per person: guided sightseeing cruise, lunch or dinner cruise. You enjoy the same Parisian setting and preferential group rates, on a boat shared with other guests.
1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine in Paris
Live narrated cruise, departing every 30 minutes from Île de la Cité, with terrace and champagne / snack options.
12€ / pers
Dinner cruise in Paris: intimate package
Intimate dinner cruise in the heart of Paris with privileged seating by the bay window and convivial tables.
59€ / pers
Paris dinner cruise: panoramic boat and refined cuisine
Dinner cruise on board a modern, comfortable boat, with a refined 3-course menu and seating by the bay window departing from the center of Paris.
119€ / pers
Our boarding points in the heart of Paris (Eiffel Tower, Pont Neuf, Port de l'Arsenal)
Step aboard in the heart of Paris. Depending on the boat chosen, your cruise departs from one of our prestigious quays: facing the Eiffel Tower, near Pont Neuf or at Port de l'Arsenal. Each an iconic starting point for discovering the Seine and its illuminated monuments.
Eiffel Tower
Pont Neuf
Port de l'Arsenal
How to hire a private barge in Paris?
- Online quote: fill in our form in a few clicks and describe your project (date, number of guests, type of event).
- Reply within 24 hours: our team gets back to you quickly with a proposal tailored to your group and budget.
- Personalisation: choose your boat, your menu and your options (Champagne, entertainment, catering...) and fine-tune every detail.
- The big day: step on board and enjoy, we take care of everything.
For what occasion should you hire a private boat in Paris?
A private boat adapts to every occasion. Companies host seminars, team building events and corporate evenings; individuals celebrate birthdays, weddings, hen parties and stag dos; associations and works councils bring their members together in a unique setting. Whatever the celebration, the Seine provides an unrivalled backdrop.
Seminar and team building on a boat in Paris
Wedding and ceremony on a barge in Paris
Corporate evening and professional event
Associations and works councils
Birthday on a barge in Paris
Evening, hen party and stag do on a barge in Paris
Cocktail reception, drinks and family meal
Bring your teams together on the Seine for a working day that breaks the mould. Our barges and boats feature modular spaces, audiovisual equipment and an outdoor deck for breaks, with a direct view of Paris's landmarks. Morning plenary session, lunch on board, team-building activity in the afternoon: we orchestrate the programme from start to finish and adapt the boat to your group size.
Celebrate your wedding on the Seine, from the civil ceremony to the wedding dinner. The privately hired boat creates an intimate atmosphere and an incomparable photo setting, facing the Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame. Floral decoration, caterer, DJ: every detail is customisable.
Cocktail dinner, end-of-year party, product launch or after-work event: a privately hired barge offers an exclusive and memorable setting. Your colleagues, clients and partners enjoy a fully reserved space, bespoke catering and à la carte entertainment (DJ, sound system, photobooth). We handle the logistics, you enjoy the evening.
Bring your members and volunteers together on board a privately hired barge for your annual general meeting, a gala or your annual outing. For your AGM, you have access to a fully equipped meeting space (microphone, sound system, projector) in the morning, followed by a convivial lunch or dinner: we handle all the logistics and apply group rates designed with association budgets in mind.
Celebrate a birthday in a unique setting, gliding along the water beneath illuminated monuments. Hire an intimate barge for a dinner with close friends or a larger boat for a big party, with a personalised menu and musical atmosphere. We put the evening together according to your wishes and budget.
Turn your private party, hen do or stag do into a memorable celebration on the Seine: dance floor, DJ, cocktail bar and the illuminated Parisian skyline as a backdrop. You board with your group on a boat all to yourselves, and we set the atmosphere, the music and the pace of the evening to your liking, right through to the end of the night.
For a cocktail dinner, a drinks reception or a family meal, the barge offers a convivial setting where guests can move freely, glass in hand, overlooking the Parisian quays. Christening, communion, bar mitzvah, reunion or farewell party: whatever the celebration, we tailor the package, service and number of covers to your group, from a standing buffet to a seated meal.
What others thought
Everything went very smoothly: you can really feel the difference in quality compared to other providers, thank you for your recommendations. The dinner was very good, given the difficulty of cooking on board, and all the students were delighted. The quality of the coach was also excellent. I will contact you again for next year's organisation.
Dinner cruise + transport - Sofía in February 2026
Originally posted in Spanish, translated into English
Everything went perfectly: the sun was shining, the lunch cruise was excellent, the guides were absolutely wonderful, and the visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral enchanted all the participants. Congratulations on the impeccable organisation, and thank you for your professionalism.
Lunch cruise + Notre-Dame visit - Isabelle - Association in April 2026
Originally posted in French, translated into English
Our evening went very well: the whole family, young and old, was delighted by both the night cruise and the restaurant. We will recommend this outing on the France Tourisme website. Thank you for your availability and understanding.
Shared dinner cruise - Group client in December 2025
Originally posted in French, translated into English
Many thanks again for handling the booking, the meals and the cruise on the day. The whole group was delighted: the VIP arrival, the seating, the packed lunches, everything was perfect. And guide Paul was fantastic. Thank you for contributing to the success of our Parisian getaway.
Picnic cruise - Sébastien
Originally posted in French, translated into English
Everything went very well, no rain during our cruise! The whole group enjoyed this wonderful cruise and the guide was great. Thank you so much for this private boat cruise, everyone was thrilled!
Private boat hire - Dominique
Originally posted in French, translated into English
The evening went perfectly! Thank you, as well as the boat crew and the caterer, for your professionalism and flexibility. We had a wonderful time and will not hesitate to use your services again for future events in Paris!
Private boat hire - Patrice
Originally posted in French, translated into English