Paris Seine River Champagne Tasting Cruise by Ô Chateau
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Paris, France
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Add some extra sparkle to your Paris trip with a Champagne-tasting cruise down the River Seine. Guided by an English-speaking sommelier, enjoy an educational Champagne presentation in the comfort of a private area. Sip on three fine Champagnes as you float past Paris’ signature monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Musée d’Orsay. At the end of the tour, upgrade to take home one bottle of Champagne per party.
- Discover the UNESCO–listed Banks of the Seine from the water's edge
- This two-in-one Paris cruise combines sightseeing and Champagne
- Learn insider tips from a sommelier host, and try several Champagnes
- Upgrade to take a bottle of premier-cru Champagne home with you
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This sommelier-led Seine river cruise includes three Champagne tastings and scenic city views.
What's Included
- 3 champagne tastings with a sommelier
- Live commentary
- 1 Bottle of Champagne 1er Cru to take-away (only one for the whole booking and if option selected)
- Accès prioritaire
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- NO Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Vedettes de Paris2 Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris, France
1. When looking to the Eiffel Tower at Pont d'Iéna go downstairs located on your right. 2. Spot and walk to the Vedettes de Paris company (next to 3 flags blue, white, red). 3. Once below the flags, search the Ô Chateau banner located a few steps ahead to meet your sommelier between 6 and 6:25 pm.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.6:30 pm
Itinerary
Your Champagne cruise begins as evening settles on the City of Light. Head to the dock by the Eiffel Tower and receive a personal reception aboard the ship.
Make your way to a private tasting area and meet your sommelier host, then pass the time learning all about Champagne's history and how it's made. Try three different varieties of bubbly on board.
Along the way, pass many of Paris' best-known landmarks, from the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre to the Grand Palais.
At the end of the cruise, return to your original departure point—and take home a bottle of premier-cru Champagne per party, if you upgraded when booking.
Make your way to a private tasting area and meet your sommelier host, then pass the time learning all about Champagne's history and how it's made. Try three different varieties of bubbly on board.
Along the way, pass many of Paris' best-known landmarks, from the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre to the Grand Palais.
At the end of the cruise, return to your original departure point—and take home a bottle of premier-cru Champagne per party, if you upgraded when booking.
Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)
Eiffel Tower (Pass By)
Louvre Museum (Pass By)
Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)
1
Grand Palais
Admission Ticket Free
2
The Seine
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- If you come by taxi : ask for drop-off below the Eiffel Tower
- No hotel pick up and drop off
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Chelsea_L
This was such a fun experience! We were lucky and had an almost private tasting with only 4 of us total on a Friday afternoon. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable, and very friendly. The views on the River cruise were incredible. We felt like true VIPS walking on to the boat and being led to our roped off private area for the tasting. We had the entire front of the boat to ourselves, a it felt like a dream! We learned so much, and the champagne was delicious. We even took a bottle home of our favorite champagne! One of our favorite experiences of our entire trip!
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Patrice_H, Sep 2026
Loved this. Amazing champagne and sommelier! We cruised around the island which allowed you to experience the Seine in a different way.
Alexandra_F, Aug 2026
This was the best! It was so fun and not at all packed. Easy to find and lots of champagne! Would reccomend!
Sandra_P, Aug 2026
This was a fun experience. The sommelier was interesting and very informative, he made the session fun. I won't give too much away! A tip though, nibbles are not provided, if you like to have nuts or similar with a drink, you might like to take something with you.
The trip is a nice way to see Paris, especially if you've nit been before. We had a lovely hour soaking up the atmosphere with a drink or two.
Tung_D, Aug 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time on the Paris Seine River Champagne Tasting Cruise! The views of Paris from the Seine were beautiful, but what truly made the experience special was our sommelier. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about champagne, explaining each tasting and recommending several fantastic bottles to us. She also generously kept our glasses topped up with complimentary refills, which was such a thoughtful touch. On top of that, she happily took several photos of us, helping create wonderful memories. Her warmth and excellent service made the entire experience unforgettable. If you’re looking for a relaxing and unique experience in Paris, this cruise is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!
Domonique_M, Jul 2026
What a great time with our sommelier, Luciano! The champagne tasting group occupies the front of the boat, which is perfect for taking photos. I’ve been coming to Paris for 15 years, so this was more about the experience for me. I will caution if you want to get a full tour experience (be able to hear a guide explaining in detail specific points of interest), this may not be the experience for you. However if you are attending with the understanding you will get to see this beautiful city while experiencing beautiful champagnes and getting to hear about said champagnes from an extremely knowledgeable sommelier, I HIGHLY recommend this tour!!!!
Jim_G, Jul 2026
It was a fun tour with informative commentary of the sights of Paris and the history and making of champagne. Our host was fantastic, she engaged with everyone and very friendly.
Mereena_A, Jul 2026
We enjoyed this cruise! We got three amazing champagne tastings and the guide explained them to us. The cruise is beautiful and relaxing. We got our own separate seating on a public boat that had a bar if you want more drinks or snacks and bathroom.
Grace_B, Jun 2026
Great location with beautiful views of some of Paris's most scenic spots. It was easy to get to our meeting location, which made exploring the city very convenient. The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our stay even more enjoyable.
Hank_L, Jun 2026
The uber driver dropped us at the wrong place so we had a far walk to get to the embarkation point. I messaged and text the guide to no answer to let them know we were there and almost to the meeting point. We arrived at EXACTLY 6:30 the boat was still there. The captain just looked at us and laughed as they left us standing on the dock. DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR! It is also advertised as a small group, but I was almost glad we missed it because there were hundreds of people crammed on the boat looking miserable in the heat. I would give zero stars if possible.
Jennifer_D, Jun 2026
Melanie was an AMAZING guide! Beautiful views from the Seine. The weather was hot the day we went, so offerings of water beside champagne was appreciated.
Vickie_J, Jun 2026
Wonderful sight seeing and champagne tasting experience. At around 1h 15m it was the perfect length! Pierre was a great Sommelier.
Erin_T, Jun 2026
What a fantastic experience . So worth the money great host fabulous Champagne and great views of Paris
Kimberly_A, May 2026
The sommelier was knowledgeable and very fun! It was a lovely evening on the Seine with friends and enjoying being together.
Emanuel_M, May 2026
The somelier was excellent and very knoweledgeable. The champagnes were an excellent choice and very well presented. Great sight seeing of Paris from the Seine
Andrea_R, May 2026
A fun way to see Paris, and you get a great view over the eiffel tower. The champagne was very good and so was the sommelier ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Casey_R, May 2026
The directions were perfect, the staff was so kind and helpful, and cruise was wonderful. We enjoyed the different champagnes and the descriptions of the differences between them. Such a fun Parisian experience!
Michael_L, May 2026
Wonderful experience. The river cruise was very enjoyable and the champagne tasting was both fun and educational. Jasmina did a wonderful job as our host and sommelier.
Gaynor_B, May 2026
The cruise and tasting was very rushed. The cruise was barely an hour and we were given the second champagne after we had turned around at half way point. Disappointed as the reviews made it sound like it was a great excursion.
Donna_D, May 2026
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the meeting point. The traffic, if you’re going by Uber, can really hold you up.
Moriah_M, May 2026
It was a small group and our sommelier, Melanie, was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. She gave us wonderful recommendations for dinner. Great experience!
Amber_L, Apr 2026
The champagne tasting was very nice, however, visitors beware- the boat employs very dishonest people who are thieves. I put my brand new Chanel sunglasses down for less than one minute and the bartender (not associated with the O chateau tour) stole them and vanished. I would never step foot on a Vedette boat again after knowing the poor quality of people hired to work there. It ruined my entire experience.
Andrew_M, Apr 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. He did a great job of explaining Champagne quickly, allowing more time to enjoy the boat and take photos. Would definitely recommend.
JimWeber, Apr 2026
The champagne was flowing! Melanie was a great host, pointing out the sites, sharing details on the three types of champagne, and answering all questions. Normally a tour like this would be a small taste of champagne, but this was not the case! There was never and empty glass during the one hour tour.
Mike_F, Apr 2026
Champagne was good, no commentary on sights along the river. We had tickets that included the free bottle to take. but weren't able to take the kind of champagne we liked at the tasting.
Stephanie_M, Apr 2026
The Gentleman presenting the Champagne talked for too long. We sat ( special seating.... which was nice ) on the front of the boat and listened for 20-30 minutes ( selling Champagne... ) before we were given our glasses of champagne and allowed to walk out on the deck of the boat and take pictures... Nice boat ride up the Seine
Terry_K, Apr 2026
Plenty of delicious champagne , and learned about the region. Very fun experience and our guide was fun and knowledgeable
Mirta_S, Apr 2026
This was an excellent experience. The reserved front section of the boat set up with a sommelier. We tasted 3 champagnes while being taught about them, the region and how to taste them was fabulous. I was in Paris for a short trip and this was one of the best parts of my time there. Tres chic.
Rod_P, Mar 2026
A great way to learn about and enjoy Champagne while cruising down the Seine River in downtown Paris. At the same time learning about all the history of the bridges and buildings along the way. All this as the sunsets and the Eiffel tower lights up the sky.
Sharon_P, Mar 2026
I didn’t really know what to expect from this experience, but it turned out to be fabulous! I surprised my adult daughters with this champagne tasting / river cruise and they all loved it! Jasmina was our sommelier and it was obvious she loves her job teaching people about champagne. She gave just the right amount of information to make it informative, but still allowed us to see Paris as the sun set and everything became illuminated. We had amazing views and photos of the glowing Eiffel Tower. We were in a separate glass enclosed area with about 25 passengers and enjoyed taking our champagne outside to a special area on the front of the boat. It was a very special evening!
Donna_M, Mar 2026
Such a unique perspective to cruise the Seine during sunset, culminating with the Eiffel Tower in full sparkle mode. Loved the champagne and option to take a bottle home.
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