The Deck terrace
On the deck · up to 100 guests
Up on the boat’s deck, open views over the Seine and the bridges — guinguette spirit, cocktail in hand.
Restaurant
A cuisine that travels
Generous tapas, homemade apéro jars, sharing boards and signature cocktails. Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am.
- Apéro jars to share · 10,50 €
- Boat board charcuterie & cheese · 26 €
- Signature cocktails · 14 €
- Classic cocktails · 12 €
- Certified producers Collège Culinaire de France
Bar & terrace
On deck
A 100-seat terrace right by the Seine, open daily from 6pm to 2am.
The boat's signature cocktails: Red Sunset · Burning Passion · Almond Old Fashion · Hendrick's Royal · Golden Paloma. Wines by the glass, beers and homemade soft drinks.
In partnership with
On board or quayside
Our two terraces
A drink with friends or a large event: two terraces facing the Seine, your choice.
The quayside terrace
By the water · up to 600 guests
Along the quay, right by the water: the largest space, perfect for parties and big events.
Bar & club
Nights aboard
Thursday to Saturday this club-barge comes alive until 5am: DJ, dancefloor and a waterside terrace. In the spirit of the guinguettes and floating clubs, it's the place to dance on the Seine — a late afterwork, a clubbing night or a last drink facing the BnF.
- 🌙 Open until 5am · Thu–Sat
- 🎧 DJ & dancefloor
- 🌊 Terrace on the Seine
Private events
Your event on board
3 packages for 16 to 600 guests — on the Seine, overlooking the Pont de Bercy.
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Group table
16 — 40 guests
- Dedicated area in the dining room
- Menu from 3 set options
- Complimentary welcome cocktail
02
Private space
40 — 150 guests
- Private lounge or terrace
- Cocktail, dinner or brunch
- DJ and entertainment on request
03
Whole boat
150 — 600 guests
- 2 levels + terrace · 600 m²
- Full kitchen, bar, stage
- Wedding, seminar, launch
On board
A day on board
From terrace lunch to the last drink at dawn: 24 hours in the life of Le Bateau Phare, on the Seine facing the BnF.
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1PM
Lunch on the terrace
On weekends the terrace opens at 1pm: lunch right by the Seine, non-stop on Saturday and Sunday.
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6PM
Drinks & sunset
Daily from 6pm — signature cocktails and sharing boards as the sun sets over the river.
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8PM
Dinner by the water
Tuesday to Saturday, Mediterranean cuisine and tapas, indoors or on deck, facing the lit-up bridges.
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10PM
Live & concerts
Thursday to Saturday the stage lights up: live gigs, DJ sets and a vibe that builds all night.
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12AM
Club until 5am
The dancefloor takes over until the small hours — one last drink facing the lights of Paris.
Gallery
Le Bateau in pictures
Getting here
Come aboard
A barge moored on the Seine in the 13th arrondissement, facing the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
3 Port de la Gare · 75013 Paris
- Metro 14 / RER C — Bibliothèque François Mitterrand · 5 min walk
- Metro 6 — Quai de la Gare · 8 min walk
- Bus 89 / 62 / 64 — Quai François Mauriac stop
- Vélib’ — station 13029, opposite the boat
- Step-free access — level quayside, moored barge
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Le Bateau Phare located?
Le Bateau Phare is a barge moored at 3 Port de la Gare, 75013 Paris, on the Seine facing the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF).
What are the opening hours?
Restaurant: Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am. Terrace: daily 6pm to 2am, non-stop Saturday & Sunday from 1pm. Live & Clubbing: Thursday to Saturday, 8pm to 5am.
How do I get to Le Bateau Phare?
Metro line 14 or RER C, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand station (5 min walk), bus 89/62/64 Quai François Mauriac stop, Vélib' station 13029 opposite the boat.
Can the boat be hired privately?
Yes. Le Bateau Phare offers 3 private-hire packages for 16 to 600 guests (group table, private space, whole boat) for seminars, corporate evenings, weddings and launches.
How do I book a table?
Book online on the website or by e-mail at reservation@lebateauphare.paris. For groups of 20 or more, a dedicated form is available.
Is there a terrace?
Yes, a 100-seat terrace right by the Seine, open daily from 6pm to 2am, non-stop on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm.
Where can you dance on the Seine in Paris?
Le Bateau Phare is a club-barge moored on the Seine in the 13th arrondissement: Thursday to Saturday, DJ, dancefloor and a waterside terrace until 5am. In the spirit of Parisian guinguettes and floating clubs, it is one of the best places to dance on the Seine, facing the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF).
Is Le Bateau Phare a late-night bar?
Yes: the bar and club are open until 5am from Thursday to Saturday, with DJ, dancefloor and a terrace on the Seine. Perfect for a late afterwork or a clubbing night in Paris 13.