A guinguette-style barge devoted to aperitifs is setting up on the banks of the Seine this summer.

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 3, 2026 at 03:38 p.m.
The aperitif sets sail aboard a guinguette barge along the banks of the Seine. From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open‑air spot blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive vibe between Hôtel de Ville and Saint‑Paul, as the sunny days return.

The Apéro, is a bit of a national pastime in France! Cheese, charcuterie, baguette and cocktails, that’s enough to have a great evening. From April 1 to September 30, 2026, the Fédération Française de l’Apéritif (FFA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and launching a houseboat version guinguette on the banks of the Seine, between the Hôtel de Ville and Saint-Paul. A floating, open-air spot to come drink and nibble as soon as the good weather returns!

On the program: burgers, homemade fries, antipasti boards to nibble on and regional artisanal products, with a bar side offering a selection of craft beers from Île-de-France, plus wines and cocktails, in a festive atmosphere with DJ sets, brass bands, and a comedy club on select evenings. The barge is open Wednesday to Sunday until midnight, but naturally it’s best to come for the early hours when the sun is shining to enjoy it properly without the risk of rain.

Something to make the aperitif a little chicer, before the night carries on somewhere else (or not), lulled by the Seine’s current, with a vacation vibe ahead of its time!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    7 Voie Georges Pompidou
    75004 Paris 4

    Route planner

    Official website
    ffaperitif.com

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