Activities
The Autonomous Port of Paris is also working to develop its passenger boat capacity and to diversify the range of activities and leisure available to the general public.
Restaurants, shows and receptions, or yachting and water sports… a multitude of activities can be enjoyed on the water. The role of the Autonomous Port of Paris is to facilitate the development of river tourism activities, meaning passenger transport and also all the leisure activities on and around the waterway (theme cruises, lunches, dinners, receptions, etc.) by creating adapted facilities (mooring stages for passenger boats, home port facilities).
Eating out, shows, receptions
Cafés, restaurants, discotheques, show venues offering music, drama, magic and much more.
33 boats await by the water's edge...
The Autonomous Port of Paris promotes the installation of such facilities by developing areas for events and leisure in the urban ports to attract visitors to the banks of the Seine.
Whether you prefer jazz, rock or classical music, theatre, exhibitions or shows for the kids, the barges moored along the quays of the Seine offer a varied programme every evening in a unique and original setting.
An unforgettable evening!
If you would like to organise a reception, seminar or particular event, why not hire a boat for the day or an evening?
A large number of professionals offer a range of packages with à la carte eating and entertainment possibilities.
Discover the network of landing stages to find the ideal starting point for your receptions.
Organise a seminar with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, propose on the water, hold a giant party on a barge or a cocktail as you sail under the 35 bridges of Paris... there is no shortage of ideas and opportunities, so just make your pick!
Download the brochure "Levez l’ancre"
Yachting
Sailing is divided into two catégories:
- private yachting by people who own their own yachts and hold a sailing permit;
- hire of boats or house boats for occasional yachtspeople...
Practical yaching guide 2009 : consult the guide
Sailing conditions
Demurrage, locks, flooding... for any information about the state of the river network, the website of the Seine Navigation Service is the place to go.
Navigation Notice (Avis de navigation)
Navigation Notice n° 1 from the Seine Navigation Service is an official document presenting and completing the provisions of the police regulations, and providing some general information about the waterways for users. It contains 4 chapters with the following information:
Chapter 1: Navigation times and types for each waterway
Chapter 2: Common provisions for all waterways
Chapter 3: Specific information for each waterway
Chapter 4: Demurrage programme from 1st April 08 to 31 March 2009
Water sports
You can enjoy rowing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and sailing in the areas set aside and authorised for each discipline by particular regulations.
These areas of water are marked out by signals at each end. To do these activities, we recommend that you get in touch with a club. You can get their contact details from the French water sports federations:
French Jet Sport Federation:
www.ffm-asso.net
French Water Skiing Federation:
www.ffsn.asso.fr
French Sailing Federation:
www.ffvoile.org
French Canoe-Kayak Federation:
www.ffck.org
French Rowing Society Federation:
www.avironfrance.asso.fr
List of authorised areas on the Seine
As a general rule, sailing is prohibited on the canal rivers and canals. You will find a list of the authorised waters in the Seine basin in the yachting guide.
For further information ("Naviguer en toute sécurité" pages 21 to 29)
