All-you-can-eat brunch on the Seine with Le Diamant Bleu in Paris

We tested the brand-new all-you-can-eat brunch cruise at Le Diamant Bleu: a gourmet interlude on the Seine with a view of Paris's most beautiful monuments.

Sunday brunch on the Seine in Paris

It's a big first for Le Diamant Bleu, the famous, elegantly-designed barge moored at 2 Rue du Ranelagh in the 16th arrondissement: every Sunday, it casts off for an all-you-can-eat brunch cruise never seen before in Paris. We had the privilege of embarking on the very first edition of this new gourmet formula. It's a visual and culinary experience that combines quality produce, spectacular cuisine and a 2-hour panoramic cruise through the heart of the capital.

An exceptional setting with rooftop and large bay windows

As soon as you step aboard at Passy, in the 16th arrondissement, the tone is set. The boat is spacious and modern, with a chic, bright decor. The large picture windows ensure that you don't miss a thing of the Seine, and for outdoor enthusiasts, the immense rooftop is a real asset: a 360° panorama of the Eiffel Tower and the architectural gems that line the river.

The cruise route takes you from Passy to the Austerlitz district, skirting the Invalides, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Île Saint-Louis and the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand before turning back. A veritable parade of Paris's most beautiful monuments before your very eyes!

A warm welcome and a gentle start to brunch

As soon as you're seated, each table has its own sideboard featuring croissants, pain au chocolat, cookies, lemon cake and drinks such as Tunisian tea, coffee, chocolate milk and milk for this welcome breakfast.

A varied all-you-can-eat buffet to suit all tastes

As soon as you board, the all-you-can-eat buffet opens its doors with a variety of live culinary workshops, adding an interactive and convivial touch to the experience.

Savoury workshops :

• Tartines workshop: prepared with fresh, tasty ingredients, a simple, irresistible pleasure in every bite.

• • Tartine florentine (toasted brioche bread, guacamole, perfect egg, smoked salmon).
  • Italian toast (brioche bread, candied peppers, burrata, pesto sauce).

• Meat workshop: Thaî-style salmon skewers, fish & chips (breaded cod), plain and cheese omelettes, pitas with shredded beef chuck, olives and caramelized onions, low-temperature chicken supreme, served with thyme-roasted potatoes and pan-fried seasonal vegetables in a chafing dish.

• Fish workshop: wide selection of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi and maki.

• Cheese buffet: selection of mature cheeses and a variety of breads.

• Vegetable buffet: peppers marinated in olive oil and garlic, artichoke carpaccio with parmesan shavings, marinated heirloom tomatoes, burrata, pesto, Caesar salad and Tzatzíki salad.

The sweet finale:
The buffet gives way to sweets:

• Pancake workshop: choice of toppings.

• Dessert buffet: flans, lemon tarts, chocolate mousses, strawberries, fruit yoghurts and fresh seasonal fruit boards.

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Live music to enhance your cruise

Midway through the cruise, as the boat glides between the Île Saint-Louis and the Jardin des Plantes, a singer comes to liven up the room. His repertoire blendsmood music and French chanson classics, adding an elegant touch to the lounge experience. A pleasant surprise that adds to the friendly, chic ambience of this gourmet cruise.

A promising service still in its infancy

As this was the very first edition, a few points of adjustment were noticeable. A slight wait was felt at certain workshops requiring minute preparation. The limited number of waiters also made it difficult to replenish the unlimited hot drinks. Nonetheless, the attentive team took careful note of the areas for improvement, with a view to making service more fluid for future editions. The warm welcome and clear determination to offer a top-of-the-range experience are to be commended.

For whom?

The Diamant Bleu brunch cruise is ideal for families, groups of friends and couples looking for an original, gourmet Sunday. It's also the perfect way to celebrate an event or simply enjoy a relaxing moment with Paris as your backdrop.

Our opinion

Despite a few necessary adjustments, which are quite normal for a first edition, the Diamant Bleubrunch cruise experience has been a convincing one: an exceptional setting, a varied and generous culinary offer, and a responsive staff. There's no doubt that this new Sunday rendezvous will quickly find its feet and win over fans of unusual brunches in Paris.

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.