Peniches add a touch of charm to the Paris we love… but they’re not the only ones: many are now bars and restaurants that make Parisian evenings vibrant! Discover our selection of the 10 best péniches in the capital!
1. Le Mazette
Moored at the Port de la Rapée, Le Mazette is a must for all clubbing enthusiasts. With its outdoor terrace and covered rooms, it offers great alternatives to all the night owls and has a great, eclectic program for everyone.
69, port de la Rapée, 75012
2. Le Rosa Bonheur
In the Rosa Bonheur family, we choose the Seine! This floating bar is THE place to be for all things Paris, overflowing onto the quays of the Seine at 8pm as the crowds pour in. With its selection of tapas, wood-fired pizzas, live cover dances and Sevillanas, Rosa Bonheur sur Seine has the soul of a tolerant guinguette and an enchanted Camargue.
Port des Invalides 75007
3. Mademoiselle Mouche
It’s impossible not to mention Mademoiselle Mouche, this cocktail bar with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, imagined and created in collaboration with Thibaud Sainclair’s Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches (hence the name). A chic & chill atmosphere, and a great evening ahead.
Port de la Conférence
4. Le Petit Bain
With its canteen, rooftop, concert hall and club, this multi-activity barge, located just below the François-Mitterrand library, is a must for Paris’s floating fiesta!
7 Port de la Gare, 75013
5. The El Alamein barge
An unusual barge whose richly colored colonial decor, enhanced by cascades of plants, will already make you want to have a drink. Here, the focus is on cutting-edge, convivial French chanson.
11, port de la Gare, 75013 Paris
6. The cinema barge – Le Baruda
The barge hasn’t weighed anchor in 10 years, and that’s a real victory! This unusual, multi-purpose venue almost had to evacuate La Villette before the end of 2017! But never mind, thanks to petition and debate, it continues to surprise us with an ultra-heterogeneous program, built with a bit of indie cinema, techno-trans parties, classes for kids and live rock’n’roll, indie, jazzy music… Phew!
59 Boulevard Macdonald, 75019
7. La Péniche Marcounet
Moored on the Quai de l’Hôtel-de-Ville in the heart of Paris, the Péniche Marcounet has established itself over the years as a must-visit address in the Marais district, thanks in particular to its 500m2 musical terrace, a symbol of conviviality when the weather’s fine, its festive slipway and its soothing vegetated deck, open all year round.
Port des Célestins, Quai de l’Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris
8. Le Jardin Sauvage
Le Jardin Sauvage is an invitation to escape, a unique barge in the middle of the urban jungle designed on three levels. Take advantage of the green terrace to enjoy an aperitif in a lush, relaxing setting… and to enjoy a delicious brunch along the water, every Sunday!
10 Quai d’Austerlitz, 75013
9. Le Diamant Bleu
Come aboard Le Diamant Bleu for an exceptional dinner cruise. Enjoy an exceptional meal aboard a panoramic rooftop barge. On the menu: Velouté de potimarrons aux éclats de châtaigne, ravioles de foie gras et tuile de pain aux noisettes or jardin végétal and its purée of artichokes, carrots, zucchini, eggplant and perfect egg, truffle vinaigrette, lamb shoulder confit with caramelized onions or codfish back with roasted orzo risotto in a tahini and lemon sauce, gianduja chocolate crackling with praline and orange blossom… The must? Enjoy a lounge atmosphere with DJ sets and live concerts. A feast for the eyes, taste buds and ears! Book your cruise on the Diamant Bleu!
Opposite 36 Quai d’Austerlitz, beneath the Cité de la Mode (Paris 13)
10. La Nouvelle Seine
A barge where you can laugh and eat well. Always docked and next door to Notre Dame, this barge is a bar-restaurant upstairs and a performance venue downstairs. The perfect mix for a great evening out. La Nouvelle Seine welcomes young chefs in residence, becoming a real springboard for young culinary talent. Like an artistic residency, the chefs propose their own menu, each time adding a new atmosphere to the restaurant.
Opposite 3 quai de Montebello, opposite Notre Dame de Paris.