Canal Saint-Martin Cruise
Duration
2 hours 30 min
Cancellation
Non-refundable
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
- 1
Parc de la Villette (northbound departure)
Board at the Parc de la Villette basin, a large open-water park at the northern edge of the canal route.
- 2
Tree-lined canal & footbridges
The boat passes beneath a series of ornate iron footbridges as the canal winds through the 10th arrondissement.
- 3
Nine locks
Experience the full sequence of working locks that step the canal down towards the Seine — a slow, satisfying spectacle.
- 4
Underground vault beneath the Bastille
The canal disappears underground here, passing through a long, dimly lit tunnel beneath the Place de la Bastille.
- 5
Musée d'Orsay (southbound arrival)
The cruise ends on the Seine-side quay near the Musée d'Orsay, with the museum and surrounding monuments in full view.
Meeting point
Canal Saint-Martin, Paris, France
Check your ticket confirmation for the exact embarkation point — either Parc de la Villette or Musée d'Orsay depending on the direction you have booked. Note that the cruise has different departure and arrival points, so plan your onward journey accordingly.
What to bring
- Your booking confirmation (mobile ticket accepted)
- Comfortable layers — it can be cool on the water