Paris comes alive at night. Not that we don't love it in the daytime, but nighttime is something special, when all the city lights are aglow and people are out on the streets, at restaurants, and at other activities unique to Paris. And where better to be in Paris at night than on the river?

#1 Dinner Cruise + Eiffel Tower + Moulin Rouge

Combining three iconic Paris activities into one evening is what makes this package so popular with travelers. The evening begins on the banks of the Seine, where you board a bateau for a relaxing dinner cruise while viewing the iconic sights of Paris from its famous river. Next stop — the Eiffel Tower for a bird's eye perspective of the city. Still not ready to go home? That's good, because your driver whisks you to the Moulin Rouge to see the most popular cabaret show in Europe. Champagne is involved, of course!

#2. Bateaux Parisiens VIP Dinner Cruise with Live Music

As evening falls, step on board Bateaux Parisiens, the most highly-rated river cruise company, for a nighttime extravaganza. As the buildings and monument glide past, all aglow, you are served a classic French meal while listening to live music. This is a relaxing, two-and-a-half-hour, slow cruise along the world's most beautiful river route. There's nothing for you to do but to take in this beautiful city as the sun sets and the buildings light up. After a magical soirée you arrive back at the dock just in time for the Eiffel Tower's 11 PM light show.

Be certain to choose the 8:30 PM sailing and the Service Privilege option that gets you a table at the front of the boat, better service, and the ultimate experience. Of course there is champagne.

#3. VIP Nighttime Tour + Seine River Cruise

Experience the City of Light at night, VIP style. Your chauffeur/guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you on a tour of the city to view all the iconic landmarks, lit up an night for your enjoyment — the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral. Next stop, the banks of the Seine where you hop aboard a glass-covered boat for a cruise along the city's famous river. Skip the daytime crowds and soak up the Parisian ambiance.

#4. Seine River Sunset Cruise + Bistro Dinner

Hop aboard Bateaux Parisiens glass-walled boat for a one-hour evening cruise to view all the majestic Paris monuments lit up at night. Back on land, it's a short stroll to Le Bistro Parisien — a restaurant-on-a-boat permanently docked at the foot of the Eiffel Tower — for a classic French multi-course dinner, including wine. It's flexible: take the cruise before or after dinner, or at any other time that suits you. And just wait for spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower from the glass-enclosed restaurant.