Paris · CONCERTS
The 10 best concerts & shows you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 150 minutes aboard a glass-covered Bateaux Parisiens boat, dining on a three-course French menu while passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Les Invalides. Choose center, panoramic, window, or front seating, with vegetarian dishes available and live singing throughout the cruise.
“Trip was amazing, staff were great too! Excellent value for money!!”
Set off from Port de la Conférence near Pont de l'Alma for a 150-minute Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy four French courses, wine or Champagne, live piano and violin, and views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower from the river.
“It was good. However, when we made the reservation , we didn’t know there were two ships, so our group was separated ( a group of 3 for one ship, and our group of 4 to another)”
Board Le Diamant Bleu at 2 rue du Ranelagh for a three-course Seine dinner with seasonal French cooking, a singer and guitarist, and a late DJ set. You’ll pass Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, with top-deck views and optional VIP seating.
“Brilliant river cruise! Very clean, great decor, good staff and fabulous entertainment. Food was fine (main course choices were lamb or fish, which isn’t everyone’s first choice), and a decent selection of drinks. Great value for money, and would recommend.”
Spend 65 minutes with Ensemble Royal and two guest soloists inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, a medieval church beside Notre-Dame. Expect familiar works such as Vivaldi’s Spring and Summer, Mozart’s Lacrimosa, Handel’s Largo, and Saint-Saëns’ The Swan, followed by an easy stroll through the Latin Quarter.
“The concert was amazing. It was in a beautiful space with wonderful sound. I am so happy i found this. Thank you! I couldn’t understand the musician who announced the music. The microphone made his voice fuzzy.”
Enjoy a three-course Maxim’s dinner aboard a small Seine boat with guaranteed window seating, champagne, wine, and live singer-pianist entertainment. Choose the 6:45 PM sailing for an earlier, shorter cruise or the 9:15 PM option for a longer evening with extra menu choices and night views.
“Dim the lights during dinner would be good for ambience and glare off the windows making it easier too see out”
Choose a 75-minute Hélios orchestra concert at Saint Germain des Prés, La Madeleine, or Saint Sulpice. You’ll hear Vivaldi, Mozart, Mendelssohn, or famous adagios inside historic Paris churches, with programs led by artistic director Paul Savalle’s mix of young and experienced musicians.
“The beauty of the church and music was breathtaking. It was the perfect length of time.”
Settle into a small, elegant boat for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise from Port de Solférino. Enjoy one glass of Champagne, a fresh seasonal three-course dinner, live singing, and views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, and the Eiffel Tower.
“Great singing, food was OK, extra for coffee and a steak is a little unusual… but whatever”
Enter Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre for a one-hour classical concert with free seating. Philippe Alègre often plays Chopin, while Samuel Bismut, Kazumitsu Ujisawa, Antonin Bonnet, and cellist Charbel appear on selected dates. The church is one of Paris’s oldest religious buildings.
Arrive at 8:45 pm for a 75-minute classical concert inside Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, one of Paris’s oldest churches. You’ll hear talented musicians in an intimate historic setting, with reserved seating available in the front section. The central neighborhood makes dinner before or coffee after easy.
“Spectacular in every way. Please note these tickets give you access to the reserved section up front. We did not know until we asked. The music is beautiful and the church is stunning”
Spend about 75 minutes hearing the Hélios Orchestra inside La Madeleine, one of central Paris’s grandest neoclassical churches. Select dates feature Gospel concerts with singer Dominique Magloire. You receive a mobile ticket, and the program depends on your chosen date.
“A beautiful church and an amazing ambience for the concert. On a negative note, the acoustics weren't the best due to the huge space and waiting in line for 45 minutes in the freezing cold night air was not the best. Rug up, be prepared to stand in line outside, and enjoy the atmosphere once you gain admission.”
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