Marin d'Eau Douce - electric boat rental on the canals of Paris

From May 1, Marin d'Eau Douce will enable Parisians and tourists alike to discover the canals of Paris aboard electric boats without a license. It's a new way of discovering these parts of the capital at your own pace!

From the base of the Bassin de la Villette, thanks to this unique concept in Paris, Parisians and tourists will be able to navigate the Canal Saint Martin, the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint Denis in an environmentally-friendly way ( 100% electric propulsion, electricity from renewable sources).

These silent boats, accessible to all without a license, are available for gentle cruises of an hour, two hours, three hours, half-day or full day. Whether you're looking for a romantic stroll, a getaway with family or friends, you'll find the ideal boat among the 15 or so in our fleet (the largest in the Ile de France region).

Services
Marin d'Eau Douce offers trips on over 40km of Paris canals.
Three models of 100% electric, no-license boats can accommodate from 5 to 11 people. These boats, powered by inboard electric motors (not visible), are silent, odorless and very easy to maneuver, while respecting the environment. And to make the most of your cruise, they can be fitted with a table for a picnic on the water.

The boats: the Ace, Scoop and Most are built entirely in Nantes by the Ruban Bleu shipyard. On the bassin de la Villette nautical base, a large terrace of over 100m2 is available for customers, as well as a take-away lunch service on the boats.

Safety
In order to best support our customers and guarantee their safety, Marin d'Eau Douce holds a safety briefing before each departure, covering the following points:

• Boat operation
• Manoeuvres (docking, lock passage, etc.)
• Navigation rules
• Safety equipment operation

Les Itinéraires:

• Itinerary 1 hour:
  Stroll on the Bassin de la Villette
  Learn to sail, relax, laze about, Aperitif or lunch on the water (picnic basket to be reserved), Children's Wednesday...

• 2-hour itinerary:
  Cross the Crimée bridge to continue to the Géode and Pantin windmills.
  6 km round trip (approx. 2 hours).

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• Itinerary 3 hours:
  Navigation on the Canal Saint Martin to the Bassin des Récollets, passing in front of the Hôtel du Nord
  Trip of 3 km (outward and return), approx. 2 hours
  Passage of 4 locks (2 double)

• ½ day itinerary:
  Navigation from the Bassin de la Villette to the Parc de la Bergère
  16 km trip (return) approx. 4 hours
  Passage of the Crimée lift bridge
  Break at the Parc de la Bergère (badminton, picnic, pétanque...)
  
  Navigation on the Canal Saint Martin to the Hôtel du Nord
  Trip of 5 km (return) approx. 4 hours
  Passage of 6 locks (3 double)

• Itinerary 1 day:
  Sailing from the Bassin de la Villette to the Parc de la Poudrerie in Sevran
  Trip of 27 km (return) approx. 7 hours
  Passage of the Crimée bridge and the Sevran lock
  Break at the Parc de la Bergère (badminton, picnic, pétanque...)
  
  Navigation on the Canal Saint Martin to the Bassin de l'Arsenal
  Trip of 9 km (return) approx. 6 hours
  Passage of 8 locks (4 double) and 2 swing bridges
  Passage under the Temple arch and the Saint Martin arch

Prices


Practical info
Marin d'Eau Douce
bassin de la Villette
Tel reservation : + 33(0)6 52 05 13 27