Lunch Experiences in France: 6 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Start beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise. Enjoy a private table, Champagne or a kir, a three-course meal, wine, live music, and broad views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Statue of Liberty.

“Absolutely superb from start to finish. Staff were superb. Food was superb. The tour was amazing. Overall I would recommend this to anyone going to Paris.”

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2.3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,097 reviews · from $80

Meet at Madame Brasserie at 1:00 PM, collect your lift ticket, and ride to the Eiffel Tower’s first floor for a three-course seasonal lunch by Chef Thierry Marx. Choose the Brasserie or Madame menu, with the latter including drinks and coffee. Afterward, explore the first-floor exhibits and glass floor.

“Booked it for my parents, they loved it, food was great, the service and their waiter was great as well :)”

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3.Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 30m · from $83

Meet at the Eiffel Tower 30 minutes before noon, pass through the Madame Brasserie entrance, and ride to the first floor for a three-course lunch by Chef Thierry Marx. Choose between French brasserie dishes or the Madame Menu with drinks, then explore the glass floor, exhibits, and first-floor views.

“absolutely amazing the staff were incredible and the food to die for... deffo coming again”

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4.3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,416 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Board at Port Solferino for a 90-minute lunch cruise in a glass-enclosed boat. Enjoy salmon starter, a choice of fish, guinea fowl, or beef, then a chocolate dessert with coffee or tea. The route passes the Musée d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and French National Assembly.

“The views were spectacular and the chocolate tower was my favorite!”

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5.Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour on a Glass-Roof Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · from $66Best value

Ride from Place Charles de Gaulle on a stylish glass-roofed double-decker bus while chef Vincent Thiessé’s seasonal four-course lunch is served. You’ll see major Paris landmarks from your table, with friendly French and English service, comfortable seating, and possible audio commentary. Drinks cost extra.

“We absolutely loved the entire experience! Beautiful bus with a wonderful gourmet lunch while you enjoy the beautiful sights of Paris! The only thing that would have improved the experience is to have been offered a drink menu rather than being surprised with the bill at the end.”

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6.Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 241 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet at 24 Quai des Chartrons at noon for a two-hour Bordeaux cruise with Les Bateaux Bordelais. You’ll enjoy a seated three-course lunch prepared on board while the boat passes historic waterfront buildings, a vertical-lift bridge, the Pont d’Aquitaine, and the Port of Bassens. Beverages cost extra.

“Very nice boat, staff very friendly and helpful, and food very good. It would be helpful if at time of booking you could mention needing vegetarian and gluten free options, but all very good.”

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