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Le Grand Bleu offers far more than simply a wedding venue: it offers a fully bespoke experience, set in an elegant and exclusive setting in the heart of Paris.
With its panoramic views, offering an uninterrupted backdrop of some of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, Le Grand Bleu provides a truly unique setting for a wedding that is entirely your own. Here, every detail can be tailored to your wishes, allowing you to create a celebration that feels personal from start to finish.
Every wedding is thoughtfully designed around the couple’s wishes, with exclusive use of the boat and complete flexibility to personalise the event. From the overall atmosphere to the smallest details, everything can reflect your style, your personality and your vision for this very special day or evening.
Our in-house catering service allows us to maintain complete control over quality at every stage, with our own production kitchens overseeing everything from preparation to the freshness and presentation of each dish. We work exclusively with carefully selected ingredients to create generous, refined cuisine that is perfectly suited to your celebration.
We cater for a wide range of dietary preferences and requirements, offering bespoke options to suit every couple and their guests, including traditional menus, vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher options, as well as other specific dietary requests, always with the same high standards of quality.
Every reception can be fully personalised to suit your preferences, including:
- Bespoke floral arrangements and event styling
- Tailored lighting and ambience
- DJ or live musicians
- Singers, saxophonists, violinists and live performers
- Photo booth
- Professional photographer and/or videographer
- Wedding cake
- A personalised cruise itinerary in Paris and the surrounding area
- Dedicated maître d’hôtel and event staff
Our team will work closely with you to create the atmosphere you have in mind, whether elegant and romantic, lively and celebratory, contemporary or more intimate.
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Reviews (27)
- Sarah et Rachid09/09/2026An unforgettable momentAn unforgettable momentWe had a wonderful evening celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. The staff were lovely and attentive, the meal was excellent, and I highly recommend it for any occasion, whether as a couple or with family. A huge thank you for this unforgettable moment on the Seine! 🛳️🥂🥰We had a wonderful evening celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. The staff were lovely and attentive, the meal was excellent, and I highly recommend it for any occasion, whether as a couple or with family. A huge thank you for this unforgettable moment on the Seine! 🛳️🥂🥰
- RRAPHA ET MUMU09/09/2026A perfect marriageA perfect marriageWe spent the evening on the Grand Bleu to celebrate our wedding with our families and friends (50 people). It was perfect!!! Sergio and his team are simply professionals at your service. It was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Go for it without hesitation!!! A very happy couple!We spent the evening on the Grand Bleu to celebrate our wedding with our families and friends (50 people). It was perfect!!! Sergio and his team are simply professionals at your service. It was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Go for it without hesitation!!! A very happy couple!
- SStéphan James-Foucher09/09/2026Beyond our expectationsBeyond our expectationsA wedding beyond our expectations, a magnificent and spacious venue, and a cruise on the Seine giving a magical dimension to the day.A wedding beyond our expectations, a magnificent and spacious venue, and a cruise on the Seine giving a magical dimension to the day.
- RRomain09/09/2026Thank you very much.Thank you very much.A huge thank you to Sergio and his entire team for the perfect organization of our wedding, celebrated on April 13th aboard the barge “Le Grand Bleu”. The buffet was excellent and very varied, the staff were incredibly attentive, the DJ was efficient, and all our guests were delighted with this superb evening.A huge thank you to Sergio and his entire team for the perfect organization of our wedding, celebrated on April 13th aboard the barge “Le Grand Bleu”. The buffet was excellent and very varied, the staff were incredibly attentive, the DJ was efficient, and all our guests were delighted with this superb evening.
- CCindy Alves Ferreira09/09/2026May WeddingMay WeddingI got married on May 11th on the barge Le Grand Bleu; we had about forty guests. The boat was plenty spacious for that number of guests and offered a lovely dance floor. The food was delicious and plentiful. Sergio was very attentive, made everyone feel at ease, and above all, was very understanding and accommodating. It was a perfect day!I got married on May 11th on the barge Le Grand Bleu; we had about forty guests. The boat was plenty spacious for that number of guests and offered a lovely dance floor. The food was delicious and plentiful. Sergio was very attentive, made everyone feel at ease, and above all, was very understanding and accommodating. It was a perfect day!
- CCatherine B09/09/2026A dream weddingA dream weddingAn idyllic setting, lovely and attentive staff... Everything was perfect to make our wedding a magnificent day. Thank you to the very welcoming team at Le Grand Bleu... the meal and cocktail hour were perfect, as all our guests commented.An idyllic setting, lovely and attentive staff... Everything was perfect to make our wedding a magnificent day. Thank you to the very welcoming team at Le Grand Bleu... the meal and cocktail hour were perfect, as all our guests commented.
- AAurélien09/09/2026MagicMagicWe celebrated our wedding on the barge Le Grand Bleu and everything was simply magical. The meal was delicious and very generous, and the banks of the Seine were absolutely enchanting. We chose the Trocadéro stopover and didn't regret it at all.We celebrated our wedding on the barge Le Grand Bleu and everything was simply magical. The meal was delicious and very generous, and the banks of the Seine were absolutely enchanting. We chose the Trocadéro stopover and didn't regret it at all.
- OOdette09/09/2026FantasticFantasticWe had a fantastic evening thanks to the crew of Le Grand Bleu and the superb cruise on the Seine. Everything was perfectly organized and the staff were incredibly attentive. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this cruise where Paris was practically ours! Music, aperitifs, dinner, dessert, and a wonderful atmosphere—everything was perfect.We had a fantastic evening thanks to the crew of Le Grand Bleu and the superb cruise on the Seine. Everything was perfectly organized and the staff were incredibly attentive. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this cruise where Paris was practically ours! Music, aperitifs, dinner, dessert, and a wonderful atmosphere—everything was perfect.
- PPhil09/09/2026Magical momentMagical momentOur daughter's wedding took place on the barge "Le Grand Bleu," an unforgettable moment, thanks to the kindness of all the staff, starting with Jessica, Mario, Samia, and the crew. The cruise down the Seine was a magical experience.Our daughter's wedding took place on the barge "Le Grand Bleu," an unforgettable moment, thanks to the kindness of all the staff, starting with Jessica, Mario, Samia, and the crew. The cruise down the Seine was a magical experience.
- JJB M09/09/2026A very nice eveningA very nice eveningWe had a wonderful wedding reception on the Grand Bleu barge at the end of June. The cruise on the Seine from Notre-Dame is magical. The guests were captivated. The crew was very kind. A big thank you to the barge's DJ, a true professional who made the evening even more special.We had a wonderful wedding reception on the Grand Bleu barge at the end of June. The cruise on the Seine from Notre-Dame is magical. The guests were captivated. The crew was very kind. A big thank you to the barge's DJ, a true professional who made the evening even more special.
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Why choose Le Grand Bleu as the perfect venue for your event?
Featuring panoramic windows along the entire length of the boat and a terrace at the front, the Le Grand Bleu barge offers breathtaking views of iconic Parisian monuments.
We offer a turnkey service, with our integrated catering service, backed by over 25 years of experience.
Our cuisine is prepared using fresh, carefully sourced ingredients in our own production facilities. We support you every step of the way to design a bespoke event and deliver an experience that meets your expectations.
What can you expect from your celebration on board?
Le Grand Bleu offers a complete and fully customizable package to suit your event.
Musical entertainment (DJ or live musicians), floral decoration, photographer, videographer, photobooth, magician, karaoke or even casino night: we work with quality service providers, selected to offer you a consistent and high-end experience.
Can we accommodate halal, kosher and vegetarian menus, as well as dietary requirements and allergies?
Our catering service adapts to all specific requests thanks to fully customized menus.
We have the necessary permits to offer cuisine that meets halal and kosher requirements, as well as vegetarian options and alternatives suitable for allergies and special diets.
We ensure a high level of quality, traceability and compliance with applicable standards.
Where will you board, and what’s the easiest way to get there?
Boarding takes place at various stops in and around Paris, depending on the availability of the Port Authority. These are located along the Seine, near the main monuments and easily accessible.
A stopover plan will be provided to you before your event to indicate precisely the meeting place and access arrangements.
How long can you enjoy cruising during your celebration?
The cruise lasts on average 2 hours and 30 minutes.
During the voyage, you will enjoy a privileged view of the iconic monuments of Paris.
What timings are available for your celebration?
The schedule is flexible and adapts to your event, day or night, for an approximate duration of 5 hours, including the cruise.
For your information:
- Daytime hours: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Evening: 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Customized schedules and overtime can be offered according to your needs.
Would you like to visit the boat before making your booking?
It is possible to visit the barge before making a reservation. We invite you to contact our team by email or telephone to arrange an appointment.
We will be pleased to welcome you on board and introduce you to the barge and all of our services.
Can we personalise the décor and atmosphere for our wedding
Absolutely. Every wedding is tailored to you, from floral styling and lighting to music and overall décor. Our team will work with you to create an atmosphere that feels personal, beautiful and truly your own.
Can we personalise the décor and atmosphere for our wedding
Absolutely. Every wedding is tailored to you, from floral styling and lighting to music and overall décor. Our team will work with you to create an atmosphere that feels personal, beautiful and truly your own.
Can we personalise the décor and atmosphere for our wedding
Absolutely. Every wedding is tailored to you, from floral styling and lighting to music and overall décor. Our team will work with you to create an atmosphere that feels personal, beautiful and truly your own.
