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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Features

• 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.

• 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.

• Benefit from a flexible ticket and choice of departure time, with cruises departing regularly so you can board when it best fits your schedule.

• 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.