Happy Hour cruise on the Seine: aperitif at sunset aboard Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf

In the mood for a change from the usual aperitif on a terrace to the sound of scooters? Head for the Vedettes du Pont Neuf Happy Hour Cruise, just as Paris begins to shine. An hour on the Seine, with a glass of wine in hand, while the City of Light reveals its most beautiful side.

As soon as you arrive on board - 30 minutes before departure - you're put in the bath with a glass included: champagne, wine, beer or soft drinks, it's up to you to choose what will make your cruise sparkle. And if you want to prolong the pleasure, the on-board bar is there for that. No crowds, just a cosy atmosphere and a limited number of passengers to enjoy the view without elbowing.

With a blanket over your shoulders and soft music in the air, you let Paris go by in slow motion. The Louvre, the Concorde, the Trocadero, theAssemblée Nationale, Orsay, Notre-Dame, theInstitut du Monde Arabe... Each monument glows softly in the golden light of the fading day.

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And if the timing and conditions are right, the Eiffel Tower begins to sparkle, as if to punctuate this enchanted stroll. A suspended moment, right on golden hour.

For the more curious, the free mobile application "Vedettes du Pont Neuf" whispers in real time the history of this dream setting. No need to lift a finger, just look up.

Departure times change with the seasons and the sunset. A cruise full of charm, a magical Paris, and a moment etched in light.

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