Barge at Quai de Grenelle: the Seine right by the Eiffel Tower

Booking a barge at Quai de Grenelle means holding your event just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, on the left bank in the 15th arrondissement. Along this quay, the Seine splits around the Île aux Cygnes, giving you one of the most iconic views in Paris right from the moment you board.

Here's what you need to know about the area, getting there, and the events best suited to this spot.

Quai de Grenelle, between the Eiffel Tower and Front de Seine

Quai de Grenelle runs along the left bank between the Pont de Bir-Hakeim and the Pont de Grenelle. On one side, the Front de Seine towers and the Beaugrenelle district; on the other, the long, narrow Île aux Cygnes, with its tree-lined path and the replica Statue of Liberty at its tip. On the opposite bank, the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique completes the view.

It's a setting all of its own: contemporary on the 15th arrondissement side, green on the island side, with the Eiffel Tower close by upstream. On summer evenings, the sunset over this stretch of the Seine makes for an ideal backdrop for the evening's first photos.

Access and boarding

The area is well served by public transport: Metro line 6 (Bir-Hakeim), line 10 (Charles Michels), and the RER C nearby. This is a real advantage for guests coming from anywhere in Paris or the west of the Île-de-France region.

The exact boarding point depends on the barge you choose and where it's moored. We confirm this when you book, along with precise directions to pass on to your guests: the way down to the lower quay, access for guests with reduced mobility, and parking options in the area.

Events suited to this spot

• Evenings with international guests: the immediate proximity of the Eiffel Tower makes a strong impression from the moment guests arrive.
• Corporate and client evenings: an easy-to-find meeting point, in a business district with plenty of hotels.
• Weddings and birthdays: the Île aux Cygnes and the Eiffel Tower offer an unbeatable photo backdrop.
• Cruises towards central Paris: heading upstream, the barge passes the Eiffel Tower before reaching the great monuments of Paris.

Our tips for a successful event

• Time it around the Eiffel Tower: its sparkle at nightfall is a highlight worth building into your running order.
• Choose between cruising and a reception at the quayside: the view from the quay is already spectacular, so a reception while moored can be enough for some formats.
• Let your guests know the exact meeting point: the upper and lower quays don't connect everywhere.
• Book early: spring and summer dates are in high demand in this popular tourist area.