Seine cruise for Paris's 2026 Heritage Days

Left Bank, Right Bank, the Marais or the Latin Quarter, Sacré-Cœur or the Panthéon... Paris is often split in two. Each bank has its supporters, its treasures, its own vibe... And in the middle of it all, you’ll find the Seine: a river that also deserves to be explored and enjoyed!

During these Heritage Days 2026, discover Paris in a new light by enjoying an unprecedented cruise that takes us along the Seine. The river lets us experience a stroll like no other, in the heart of the capital. History and monuments reveal themselves as you glide along the water, for the duration of a cruise that is truly captivating.

What an offbeat outing! Sign up for your heritage cruise on September 19 and 20, 2026, and make the most of this exceptional event. Thanks to the Heritage Days, all of Paris’s riches unfold through unexpected and original tours that should appeal to every curious mind.

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What’s on the itinerary for this Seine River cruise:

• The French Revolution on the Water

  ### On the occasion of European Heritage Days 2026, take a Seine cruise to explore the story of the French Revolution!

  From the banks of the Seine, discover Paris's history during the French Revolution.

  Registration for the event will open online from this page in early September: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/jep-2026-la-revolution-francaise-au-fil-de-l-eau-116033

  Participation conditions: Limited to 30 participants - Booking required | Free - https://www.paris.fr/evenements/jep-2026-la-revolution-francaise-au-fil-de-l-eau-116033

  Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• JEP 2026: A cruise along the banks of the Seine, a UNESCO World Heritage site

  Take advantage of the European Heritage Days to explore the Banks of the Seine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, by boat.

  Listed since 1991 as a “masterpiece of the human creative genius,” the Seine’s banks testify to the richness of cultural exchanges and to the development of architecture and urban planning along the river. They form a unique ensemble, shaped by time and sediment, that recalls the city’s founding origins, the range of powers that ruled Paris, and the monumental character that defines them.

  Participation terms: Limited to 30 participants; the ticketing link will go live in the first half of September — reservations required | Free - https://www.paris.fr/evenements/jep-2026-croisiere-le-long-des-rives-de-seine-un-bien-classe-au-patrimoine-de-l-unesco-115210

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

• The Seine, the capital's river

  ### On the occasion of the 2026 European Heritage Days, discover Paris's history from a cruise on the Seine!

  Paris has grown over the centuries, shaped both as a city and as the seat of France’s power, through political institutions that have sometimes competed, placed symbolically along the two banks of the majestic Seine axis.

  Registration for this event will go live online from this page in early September: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/la-seine-fleuve-capitale-115835

  Participation rules: Limited to 30 participants — reservation required | Free - https://www.paris.fr/evenements/la-seine-fleuve-capitale-115835

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 4:30 PM–6:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 1:30 PM–3:30 PM

For even more quirky outings during these Heritage Days, check out our dedicated schedule! And most of all, enjoy a wonderful weekend in Paris and the Île-de-France region with these special events.

Heritage Days 2026: Offbeat & original outings to explore in Paris and Île-de-France
Think you know Paris inside out? Well, you’re in for a surprise. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, you’ll be blown away by the Heritage Days. We’re sharing our quirky must-sees to discover during these 43rd Heritage Days, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]