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Cruises of the "Old Paris", discovering the Canal Saint Martin

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Complete unusual cruise - 2h3023.00 €
Express discovery cruise - 1h15
Mother's Day Cruise 202529.00 €

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canal st Martin cruise

YOU WILL ENJOY...

  • The unusual route of 1h15 or 2h30 in the heart of the "Paris of the Parisians"
  • The charms of the Canal Saint Martin and its shaded banks
  • The discovery of the incredible underground vault of the Bastille
  • Crossing the Park and the Bassin de la Villette
  • Our guide's live comments in French and English

On May 25 at 4pm, celebrate Mother's Day during a 1h15 100% electric cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin. Embark from Square Follereau for quiet and peaceful navigation to the Paris Arsenal port.
Enjoy a friendly break with the family enjoy a glass of champagne for adults, a soft drink for children and a trio of macaroons for all.

THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE FOR TOTAL IMMERSION: Duration 2h30

Far from tourist cruises on the Seine, experience a moment of calm and relaxation in the heart of the old Paris ... a romantic and unusual cruise of 2h30, in the "Paris of Parisians".

You will discover the Saint Martin canal with its calm waters, lined with centenarian trees, and spanned by elegant footbridges, then you will slip under the mysterious and spectacular vault of the Bastille, where the light is magical ...

You will pass 4 bubbling double locks, 2 revolving bridges, relive the "atmosphere" of the Hôtel du Nord from the famous film by Marcel Carné with Arletty and Louis Jouvet and share the pleasure of walkers along the banks where you'll come across with trendy shops and bistros.

Before reaching the Parc de la Villette (Cité des Sciences, la Géode, Cité de la musique, the themed gardens), you will cross the Bassin de la Villette, a former commercial port now renovated to highlight the Rotonde de la Villette and slide under the astonishing Crimean lift bridge.

THE GREEN INTERLUDE FOR AN ORIGINAL NATURE BREAK: Duration 1h15*

Embark on an innovative and eco-responsible cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin aboard the Rocca II, the first 100% electric boat of its category in Paris, a green interlude in the heart of the capital.

From Place de la Bastille to Square Follereau (or vice versa), this route lets you explore the most fascinating part of this Parisian gem in just 1 hour 15 minutes! You'll discover the Bastille underground canal, its picturesque locks, its swing bridges, and the bohemian atmosphere that gives this neighborhood its charm.

*Please note that on certain dates, the cruise is provided on board a classic boat with a heated covered area and an outdoor terrace.


GENERAL INFORMATIONS

  • Departure point and times: depending on the date chosen
  • Cruise duration: 1h15 or 2h30
  • Live commentary: French, English
  • Bar and snack service on board
  • See access points and tours: Full Cruise / Green Cruise

Meeting Point

Meeting directly at the boarding point

Children rate

Special price for children under 12 years old

A group reservation?

Our offers can be customized for a group from 8 people and more.
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