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The 8 Concerts & Shows in France We Would Book Again

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 concerts & shows that hold up, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - Boarding beneath the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

1.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135Our pick

Spend 150 minutes aboard a glass-covered Bateaux Parisiens boat, dining on an à-la-carte three-course meal while Paris slips past your table. Choose from several seating packages, including window and front-of-boat options, with vegetarian dishes available and a live singer on board.

“It was AMAZING !!! One of the best evening here and I celebrate my birthday. I highly recommended ♥️🫶🏻”

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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - Settling in as the boat leaves
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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

2.4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

Spend 150 minutes aboard a Bateaux Mouches dinner boat from Port de la Conférence near Pont de l’Alma. You’ll enjoy four French courses, half a bottle of wine or Champagne, piano and violin music, and evening views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the sparkling Eiffel Tower.

“The service was great. very friendly staff and willingness to help was very professional.”

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Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - Finding Le Diamant Bleu at 2 Rue du Ranelagh
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Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

3.Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Board Le Diamant Bleu at 2 Rue du Ranelagh for a three-course dinner cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. A singer-guitar duo performs during dinner, followed by a DJ and dancing. Vegetarian and vegan meals require 48 hours’ notice.

“It was a lovely activity. Great entertainment, great views inside and outside as we cruised along the Seine, excellent 👌 service and yummy food (wasn't expecting that). Our server Ena was great.”

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Paris: Classical Music Concert in Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre - The program: familiar works with a little emotional range
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Paris: Classical Music Concert in Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

4.Classical Music Concert in Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 791 reviews · 1h 5m · from $46Top rated

Spend 65 minutes with the Ensemble Royal and two guest soloists inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of Paris’ oldest churches. Expect favorites such as Vivaldi’s Spring and Summer, Mozart’s Lacrimosa, Handel’s Largo, and Saint-Saëns’ The Swan. Dorian Rambaud has appeared as a featured violinist.

“All the musicians were very good The soloists were exceptional”

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Paris: Seine River Cruise with 3-Course Dinner & Live Music - Choosing between 6:45 PM and 9:15 PM
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Paris: Seine River Cruise with 3-Course Dinner & Live Music

5.Seine River Cruise with 3-Course Dinner & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $182

Enjoy a three-course Maxim’s dinner aboard a small Seine boat where every table has a window seat. Choose the 6:45 PM or longer 9:15 PM sailing, with champagne, wine, live piano and singing, plus views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, and sparkling Eiffel Tower.

“an incredible experience. 10/10 recommend. Just book it. food was great, beautiful ambiance, live music was lovely, and staff was incredibly hospitable”

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Paris: Classical Music Concert Tickets in Parisian Churches - The grand scale of La Madeleine
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Paris: Classical Music Concert Tickets in Parisian Churches

6.Classical Music Concert Tickets in Parisian Churches

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 405 reviews · 1h 15m · from $58

Spend 75 minutes hearing the Hélios orchestra in one of Paris’s great churches. Choose programs featuring Vivaldi, Mozart, Mendelssohn, famous adagios, or major works such as Mozart’s Requiem. Paul Savalle’s orchestra brings young and experienced musicians together in historic settings.

“The sound was ecstatic due to architecture and the music was close to perfection.”

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Paris: Seine River Champagne Dinner Cruise with Live Music - What is on the seasonal dinner menu
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Paris: Seine River Champagne Dinner Cruise with Live Music

7.Seine River Champagne Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 287 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $123

Settle in for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise from Port de Solférino. You’ll enjoy a glass of Champagne, a fresh three-course seasonal dinner, and live singing as the boat passes Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Window seating may be available, but it is not guaranteed.

“Beautiful cruise up and down the Seine. Wonderful service, the singer was amazing. Great food. Maybe could've had some commentary about some of the sights?”

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Paris: Romantic Piano Concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre - Entering Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre
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Paris: Romantic Piano Concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

8.Romantic Piano Concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Spend an hour with live classical music inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of Paris’s oldest religious buildings. Depending on your date, Philippe Alègre, Samuel Bismut, Kazumitsu Ujisawa, Antonin Bonnet, or cellist Charbel performs works by Chopin, Liszt, Bach, Beethoven, and others.

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