Combo (Save 13%): Château de Vincennes Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower





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Pair Château de Vincennes with a Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower area, combining a medieval fortress visit with classic river views in one day.
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Explore Château de Vincennes at your own pace with entry to the fortress.
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Take a flexible 1-hour Seine River cruise from the Eiffel Tower area, with an audio guide in 14 languages and a macaron or meringue tasting.
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Visit both experiences on the same day in the order that suits you, with flexible cruise timing making it easier to plan around your château visit.
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Choose the breakfast option onboard your cruise to add a morning meal while sightseeing along the Seine.
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Château de Vincennes
- Entry to Château de Vincennes
Seine River sightseeing cruise
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1-hour Seine River cruise
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Audio guide in 14 languages
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Choice of departure time
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Flexible cruise ticket
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Tasting of 2 macarons or 9 meringues
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Breakfast onboard
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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8.8K2.9K1242438Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Germany and over 91 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
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CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5The cruise was wonderful—in just one hour, you get to see all of Paris’s iconic landmarks. I’d never seen the Île de la Cité like this before; it was fabulous! I highly recommend this cruise—boarding was very easy and very well organized, and so was disembarking! A superb experience that I recommend 100%.RRosanna B
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago4/5The boarding area was easy to find, and the explanations of the monuments we saw were great, as was the music on board. A wonderful family experienceRRaza Q
FamilyVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5A Wonderful Family Experience on the Seine! 🇫🇷❤️ We had an absolutely wonderful time on the 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower yesterday! 🛳️✨ It was such a beautiful experience with my family. The views of Paris from the Seine were breathtaking, especially seeing the Eiffel Tower and the city’s famous landmarks from the river. The atmosphere was relaxing, enjoyable, and perfect for making special family memories. Everything was well organized, and the whole cruise was a great way to see Paris from a different perspective. We truly enjoyed every moment and would happily recommend this experience to anyone visiting Paris with family or friends. A beautiful experience, unforgettable views, and wonderful family memories! ❤️🇫🇷 Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐MMiguel C
FamilyVerified bookingLast week5/5The tour takes you to several interesting places in a single day, which is highly recommended if you only have a few days to visit. If you prefer to see more of each place at a leisurely pace, it’s better to choose a separate tour for each location on different days so you can explore them more thoroughly—they’re all very beautiful. I was left wanting more time in the town of Windsor and to explore more parts of Oxford that the tour doesn’t cover.CCrystal S
SoloVerified bookingLast week5/5The Arc and view were beautiful and easy to get to. There was no confusion with the tickets, and the reminder emails were helpful for staying on Track. The river cruise was beautiful and operated every 20 minutes, so I made sure to get in the cruise line right after a boat left so that I could get great seats at the top. The cruise departure area was so easy to find and in a very convenient location next to the Eiffel Tower.
Explore Château de Vincennes and enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise from the Eiffel Tower, both with flexible access.
Getting started
Use your combo tickets to visit both Château de Vincennes and the Seine River 1-hour sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower on the same day if you wish. At each venue, scan your mobile voucher at the entrance or boarding point and follow on-site signs to begin. Your flexible cruise ticket and choice of departure time let you fit the boat ride easily around your château visit.
What to expect
Château de Vincennes
A fortified royal residence turned military stronghold, Château de Vincennes combines a towering medieval keep with austere halls that once housed kings, prisoners, and Napoleon’s arsenal.
Features
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Climb the 52-meter medieval keep, one of the highest in Europe, and look out toward Parisian cityscapes including the Eiffel Tower, the spires of Notre Dame Cathedral, and the curves of the Seine River.
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Walk through the rooms where King Henry V died and learn about the château’s role in the Hundred Years' War and the notable prisoners once held in the medieval keep.
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Explore grand halls that shifted from royal soirees to barracks and weapons storage under Napoleon, highlighting the site’s transformation from residence of Louis IX to a defensive arsenal.
Seine River 1-hour sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower
Starting near the base of the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais, the Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise gives you a different angle on central Paris as you glide past riverside monuments and historic bridges.
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Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise along a route that passes icons such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville, the Assemblée Nationale, Institut de France, Panthéon, Cité de la Mode et du Design, the Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, Pont Alexandre III, and the Grand Palais.
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Listen to a multilingual audio guide in 14 languages that explains the history, architecture, and stories behind the monuments you pass, available via your smartphone and supported by onboard Wi-Fi.
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Benefit from a flexible ticket and choice of departure time, with cruises departing regularly so you can board when it best fits your schedule.
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Treat yourself to a tasting of 2 macarons or 9 meringues while you sail, or enjoy breakfast onboard if that option is selected, adding a sweet or savory moment to your river experience.
Wrapping up
Both experiences finish at their respective venues, leaving you free to continue exploring Paris on your own. Large bags are not allowed at Château de Vincennes or on the Seine River 1-hour sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower, so plan to bring only small personal items.
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What to bring
Château de Vincennes
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Wear comfortable shoes, as parts of the monument have gravel, paving stones, and uneven surfaces.
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Carry a valid identity document for the duration of your visit.
Seine River cruise
- Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed onboard.
What’s not allowed
Château de Vincennes
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Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs.
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Backpacks and handbags larger than 40 × 20 × 50 cm are not permitted.
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Baggage lockers are not available at the monument.
Seine River cruise
- Larger bags are not permitted, as storage facilities are not available.
Accessibility
Château de Vincennes
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The monument is wheelchair accessible only in certain ground-floor areas.
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This experience is not suitable for strollers.
Seine River cruise
- Toilets are available onboard the boats, but there are no accessible sanitary facilities on the pontoons.
Additional information
Château de Vincennes
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Entry is free for guests with disabilities and their companions with valid proof.
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Entry is free for guests under 18 and eligible EU visitors up to 26 years old.
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Seine River cruise
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Cruise tickets are valid for one month from the selected travel date.
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Paid parking is available subject to availability.
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Check the cruise route and departure schedule before your visit.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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