Terrace barge guide

Annette K. revels in Paris during the August holidays.

In August, Paris shifts gear. The streets thin out, the bustle gives way to calm, and the city reveals a more tranquil face. At Annette K., we savor this rare pause to extend the holiday mood, with feet almost in the water, before the rentrée.

Le Flow: Paris's seasonal river barge with a rooftop and a nightclub on the Seine.

Flow is back at Port des Invalides, with its waterside terrace, the Cozy by Flow rooftop, and a hull-hugging club, blending street food, cocktails, DJ sets and summer nights on the Seine.

At Alex's: an apéritif terrace on the banks of the Seine, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

At Alex’s, you’ll find a spot at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, with an aperitif terrace open daily, offering sharing boards, cocktails, a view of the Seine, and a summery vibe facing the Eiffel Tower.

Planète House, La Guinche, La Boom Queer... Le Mazette club’s upcoming nights.

Le Mazette is certainly one of the coolest boats in Paris! On the program: a festive atmosphere, clubbing and open-air evenings, an original tapas and cocktail menu, all circulating from the rooftop to the gigantic indoor room, via the covered terrace.

Concorde Atlantique: The lively open-air boat party moored at Port de Solférino — upcoming events

The Concorde Atlantique is the ultimate spot for your Parisian nights on the water! This XXL vessel, moored at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and Musée d'Orsay, welcomes partygoers for afterwork and clubbing evenings, featuring DJ sets, a stage for shows and concerts, a cocktail bar, and even a food stand!

Canal Barboteur: the barge that changes the quays of Paris into a free open-air venue - upcoming events

Le Canal Barboteur, the roaming barge that transforms the Parisian quays into giant, free outdoor spaces, is back for the summer season! What’s on the menu? DJ sets, performances and playful activities, all free! Check out the upcoming dates.

Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois

Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats.

3615 Croisière, the old-school riverboat with a dance floor in Paris every spring and summer.

Le 3615, the old-school bar that takes us back to the spirit of the 80's to 2010's, returns this spring-summer with an unusual cruise that's sure to bring back fond memories. The program includes arcade terminals, a dancefloor, karaoke, cocktails and goodies, all to the rhythm of the hits that have left their mark on us.

A barge-turned-guinguette dedicated to the aperitif settles on the banks of the Seine this summer — our photos

The aperitif goes afloat with a floating guinguette on the banks of the Seine! From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open-air hotspot, curated by the French Federation of Apéritif, blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive atmosphere between Hôtel de Ville and Saint-Paul, to celebrate the return of sunny days.

Marina les Maquereaux: terrace on the water with pool, restaurant, cocktails, oysters & DJ sets in Paris

This summer, head for the 16th arrondissement with Marina les Maquereaux, the chic new spot on the banks of the Seine. Floating pool, oysters, cocktails and DJ sets... it's official: Paris goes Riviera!

Bonnotte Club: the festive and affordable guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

A new terrace on the banks of the Seine with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower? The Bonnotte Club livens up the Quais de Suffren in Paris's 7th arrondissement all summer long with a vast open-air terrace and a convivial barge. A trendy address where cocktails, planks and oysters for €1 await you until autumn 2025.

Les terrasses du Petit Bain: concerts, aperitifs and deckchairs on the Seine all summer long

As soon as the sun comes out, Le Petit Bain opens its huge terrace on the banks of the Seine. Docked in the 13th arrondissement next to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, this spot offers concerts, a canteen, a terrace and deckchairs for lounging by the water.

Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest: a guinguette on a barge on the banks of the Seine in Asnières

On the quays of Asnières-sur-Seine, Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest invites you to enjoy a festive, bucolic barge terrace, Thursday to Sunday, all year round.

Le Sommet: Le Mazette's festive winter terrace with braziers, raclette sandwiches & DJ set

Le Mazette goes into winter mode! Moored at the Port de la Rapée, this floating spot is transformed into a festive chalet where braziers, mulled wine and DJ sets turn up the heat. From Tuesday to Saturday at 6.30pm, put on your down jacket and head for the Sommet, the hottest HQ of the season!

La Croisière Groove: the festive, ultra-convivial evening on the Seine this weekend

The River's King is transformed into a temple of groove this Saturday, January 18, 2025! Moored at Quai Saint-Bernard (Paris 5th), the festive barge welcomes DJs and dancers from the Paris a le Groove collective for a wild cruise down the Seine. Ready to dance the night away?

La Nouvelle Seine: the restaurant-bar, terrace and shows opposite Notre-Dame

The La Nouvelle Seine barge, located at the foot of Notre-Dame in Paris, offers a beautiful restaurant on the water, as well as a terrace bar where you can soak up the sun. Then continue on to the theater section for a comedy show, one-man show or cabaret.

OFF Paris Seine, the floating hotel unveils its summer terrace on the quay

OFF Paris Seine, the floating hotel moored at the Port d'Austerlitz, is once again unveiling a temporary summer terrace on the adjoining quay!

Mademoiselle Mouche 2023: Return of the popular Rooftop Barge on the Seine overlooking the Eiffel Tower

Mademoiselle Mouche, Paris's iconic rooftop barge, is back for its fifth summer season from May 26, 2023. Located in the heart of the capital, it promises a bohemian chic atmosphere with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower.

Le Son de la Terre : a barge dedicated to Jazz and World Music on the Seine in Paris

This spring, a new musical and gourmet barge docks in Paris. Le Son de la Terre, as it's known, awaits jazz and world music lovers in the 5th arrondissement, offering a unique experience combining concerts, bistronomic dining and a cocktail bar.

Babor by Mohamed Cheikh, the festive dinner cruise of Le Diamant Bleu on the Seine is unveiled

Alert friends, this summer, the Diamant Bleu boat welcomes Babor, the ephemeral restaurant by Mohamed Cheikh for festive dinner cruises on the Seine every Saturday from June to October 2022. For one evening, you can enjoy the dishes of the Top Chef 2021 winner, while admiring the most beautiful monuments of the capital.