Discover the Magic of the Seine

Unforgettable cruises, tours and stays — all curated for your perfect Paris journey.

Seine River Cruises

🚢 Below you'll find our featured cruise — a curated experience that stands out for its reviews, views and value. This cruise may also appear in the broader list of activities below.

🛥️ Top-Rated Seine River Boat Tours

Explore additional Parisian river experiences, including sightseeing cruises, dinner boat tours, and romantic evening rides on the Seine.

🏛️ History of the Seine: the river that gave life to Paris

The Seine River is much more than a Parisian icon — it's the historical and cultural lifeblood of France. Stretching 775 kilometers, it begins in the Burgundy region and flows through northern France until it reaches the English Channel at Le Havre.

Since the days of the Roman Empire, the Seine has played a vital role in the development of Lutetia — ancient Paris — offering a natural route for trade, defense, and expansion. By the 12th century, its banks had become the heart of the city, home to landmarks like Notre-Dame (1163), Pont Neuf (1607), and centuries later, the iconic Eiffel Tower (1889).

Today, the Seine winds through Paris crossed by 37 bridges, connecting the Left Bank (Rive Gauche) to the Right Bank (Rive Droite), and linking the central islands of Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis, where the city was born. Each bridge tells its own story:

  • Pont Neuf, the oldest, ironically named "New Bridge"
  • Pont Alexandre III, the most ornate, built for the 1900 World’s Fair
  • Pont des Arts, a symbol of romance, once covered in love locks
  • Pont de Bir-Hakeim, with its iron structure and breathtaking Eiffel Tower views
  • Pont Marie, dating back to the 17th century and still in use today

Across France, the Seine is crossed by over 300 bridges, but nowhere is its beauty more celebrated than in Paris — where it becomes art, memory, and postcard come to life.

📝 Since 1991, the banks of the Seine in Paris have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to their concentration of world-renowned monuments.

🚤 Cruising the Seine isn’t just sightseeing — it’s reliving centuries of history in every ripple of the water.

🚣 Experience history from the water: discover our curated Seine cruises, with panoramic views and unforgettable sunset rides.

🛎️ Complete your stay with our hand-picked hotels overlooking the Seine, chosen so you can enjoy Paris from its very heart.

👉 Book now and start your journey through the living history of Paris.