Experience Paris from the Water: Bateaux Parisiens

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Paris city center. Use the A1 or A6 highways to enter the city. Follow signs for the 'Tour Eiffel' or 'Port de la Bourdonnais' as you approach. There is limited street parking around the area, so consider using nearby parking garages such as 'Parking Bourdonnais' or 'Parking du Champ de Mars'. Expect to pay around €2.40 per hour.

• Metro

  For those using public transportation, take Line 6 of the Paris Métro (the green line) and get off at 'Bir-Hakeim' station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk. Exit the station and head towards the Seine River, walking down Avenue de la Bourdonnais until you reach the Port de la Bourdonnais. You will see the Bateaux Parisiens at the dock. A single metro ticket costs €1.90.

• RER and Bus

  An alternative public transport route is taking the RER C train to 'Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel' station. Once you exit, walk towards the Seine River and follow signs to the 'Port de la Bourdonnais'. Alternatively, you can take bus number 82 from several Paris locations to 'Champ de Mars'. The bus fare is €1.90 as well.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or using a rideshare service like Uber. Depending on traffic, this may cost between €15 to €30 from central Paris to Bateaux Parisiens. Ensure to provide the driver with the address 'Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris' for precise navigation.