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5 Night Cruises in France Worth Staying Up For

5 night tours  ·  from $18 a head

The 5 best night cruises in France you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary - Les Invalides and Musée d’Orsay from the water
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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

1.Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12,340 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Our pick

Cruise from the Eiffel Tower past Les Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Grand Palais. You get a one-hour round trip, open-air decks, indoor seating, multilingual audio, and a smartphone app with site notes, photo filters, and games. Evening departures are best for illuminated landmarks.

“Really enjoyed it and very scenic. Just wish they would announce each monument as we passed it instead of just a few”

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Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting - The route from Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

2.Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,697 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Take a one-hour Seine cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais, choosing the glass-covered lower deck or open upper deck. See Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower lit at night, with audio commentary in multiple languages. A separate waffle or crêpe at Trocadéro adds a sweet finish, though it is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the boat.

“The cruise was awesome at night. We had to wait until the last boat in order to benefit from night lights along the Seine. The boat was very big so lots of people, but it was fun with people shouting and hailing us from the shore. Only problem was we pitched up without having gone for a waffle, as we didn't want one, and as a result it was tricky to get a code to get on then boat. This was not so clear on the instructions. Otherwise I would recommend.”

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Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River - Choosing the right departure time
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Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River

3.Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18Best value

Spend 90 minutes cruising the Seine from central Paris, passing Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Île de la Cité, and the Eiffel Tower. The boat has a covered cabin, panoramic terrace, music, and a bar selling rosé, beer, wine, and champagne. It is a relaxed sightseeing ride, not a guaranteed narrated tour, so choose it for atmosphere and views.

“The only quibble was could not get a seat on the top deck, had to sit downstairs”

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Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option - Moulin Rouge’s Féerie revue is the main event
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Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option

4.Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 702 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $234

See Paris lit up from an air-conditioned vehicle, passing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Montmartre. Then watch Moulin Rouge’s Féerie revue with Champagne. The optional Seine cruise is used on another day, not the same night. Expect shared tables, app-based audio, and a late return.

“The Moulin Rouge Show was spectacular! Beautiful women, costumes and music. Champagne was delicious. The bus tour itself was very disappointing. I realize it may have been because it was so close to the Olympics, but it was still not like anything described on your site.”

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Paris Private Night Tour with River Cruise and Champagne Option - Following the Seine toward the Pont des Arts
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Paris Private Night Tour with River Cruise and Champagne Option

5.Paris Private Night Tour with River Cruise and Champagne Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $52

Meet your local guide near the Louvre for a 90-minute evening walk through the Palais-Royal, Carrousel du Louvre, Seine, Pont des Arts, and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. You will see Paris lit up, hear stories about cafés and city life, and receive tips for continuing your night. A Seine cruise with champagne may be added for €10 per person on request.

“My favorite tour of my 11 day vacation - our guide was amazing!! A little rain gave the city a great glow - loved his enthusiasm and loved the tour - it was everything and more than I expected - even the teenagers loved it - my favorite memories were made -”

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