Paris Tourist Sightseeing Boats

Vedettes du Pont-Neuf

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As might be guessed from its name, the Vedettes du Pont-Neuf boats leave from a pier next to the famous Pont-Neuf bridge. They operate a one hour sightseeing cruise all year round, 20 a day in high season and 12-14 in low season.

Route map with comments and there are also some videos on their site, including one showing the 400th anniversary of Henry IVth murder celebrations!

Boats:

Vedettes du Pont-Neuf have four boats, with the smallest Sisley seating 72 (50 when used as a restaurant), others 350-550.

Location:

Take the staircase leading down from the Pont-Neuf bridge to the Vedettes du Pont-Neuf pier and Captain's Bar Snack Bar (which serves takeaway drinks)

Bateaux Les Vedettes du Pont-Neuf
Square du Vert Galant
75001 Paris
Tel : 33 (0) 1 46 33 98 38
Fax : (33) 01 43 29 86 19
E-mail : info@vedettesdupontneuf.com

RER : Châtelet or St-Michel
Metro : Pont Neuf (M°7) or Louvre (M°1)
Parking : Palais de Justice or Louvre
Bus : N° 27, 72, 74, 75, 58, 67, 70

Website: http://www.vedettesdupontneuf.com

Prices:

Adult €13
Children (under 12 years) €7
Children (under 4 years) Free

By ordering your boat trip ticket on their website (you don't have to specify a date), you can get the following discounts prices:

Adults: €8 (instead of 13)
Children (4 to 12 years) : €4 (instead of 7)

Timetable:

March-October: 10am-10.30pm
Nov-Feb: 10.30am-10pm (mon-thu) 10.30am-10.30pm (fri-sun)
Full timetable

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