Paris · CONCERTS
A short list for a short stay: 8 concerts & shows, each with the price, the reviews and the one detail to check before you pay.
Set out from the Eiffel Tower on a 150-minute glass-boat cruise, dining on a menu-selected meal as Paris’s illuminated landmarks pass by. Choose from four service levels with different seating and drink inclusions. A live singer provides the soundtrack; vegetarian meals are available on request.
“It was beautiful, the music was lovely and the food was great! Would do again!!”
Board a Bateaux Mouches restaurant boat near Pont de l’Alma for a 150-minute Seine cruise, a four-course French dinner, and live piano and violin. The route takes in bridges and landmarks including the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower. A half-bottle of wine or Champagne per person is included, depending on the option you choose.
“The staff provided excellent attention to the details and they genuinely welcomed you to make your day special.”
Board Le Diamant Bleu at 2 Rue du Ranelagh for a three-course meal, live singer and guitarist, and a DJ set. The route passes the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and other landmarks. Singer Anastasia has performed on board, though the lineup can vary. Check the departure time carefully: the published schedule contains a confusing time conflict.
“Fantastic evening on the boat, we were on it for over 3 hours, nice and relaxing, fantastic views, food was nice but bit sweet on each course, sweet pumpkin soup, sweet potato mash then lots of cream on meringue. The VIP seats were worth paying for in my opinion, best views and comfier chairs, however we did go on top deck a lot for the views and to take pics as it was a lovely evening so do not necessarily need to pay for window seat. Not worth paying for the champagne option, there is good wine choice 30-40 euros for bottle wine. Teenagers had mocktail at 10 euros and…”
Spend 65 minutes with the Ensemble Royal and two guest soloists at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, a medieval church in the Latin Quarter. The program includes Vivaldi’s Spring and Summer, Mozart’s Lacrimosa, Handel’s Largo and Saint-Saëns’s The Swan. Soloists have included violinist Dorian Rambaud and soprano Olga Voljnovic, though performers can vary.
“The musicians were excellent. The beautiful, ancient, church was a lovely backdrop for the performance. The only, very small negative was the uncomfortable chair for my old body.”
Settle in for a Seine dinner cruise with guaranteed window seating, a three-course meal associated with historic Maxim’s, a champagne aperitif, wine, and live music. Choose an earlier, shorter sailing or a later, longer one. The route passes the Louvre, Notre Dame, Île de la Cité, and Eiffel Tower.
“Wonderful food, music and service! And a great river tour as well!”
Spend 75 minutes at a classical concert by the Hélios orchestra in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, La Madeleine, or Saint-Sulpice, depending on your booking. Founder and artistic director Paul Savalle brings young and experienced musicians together for programs featuring Vivaldi, Mozart, and other composers. Your ticket includes a program; arrive 30 minutes early.
“it was great, maybe only begin little earlier... but the music was wonderful, also people who doesnt quite know classical music could recognize the songs”
Set out from Port de Solférino for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. A seasonal three-course dinner, one glass of Champagne and live singing are included. Choose an earlier departure for a chance to see the city at sunset, and check the menu for supplements before booking.
“Great singing, food was OK, extra for coffee and a steak is a little unusual… but whatever”
Attend a one-hour piano concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, with programs that may feature Philippe Alègre, Samuel Bismut, Antonin Bonnet, or Kazumitsu Ujisawa. Depending on the date, expect Chopin favorites or a broader mix of works by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schubert, and Rachmaninov. Seating is unassigned, and the church opens 30 minutes before the concert.
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