Our boats

Created in 1984, Les Bateaux Lyonnais has become a reference in its field, by offering a new approach to the discovery of Lyon. 

For a guided tour, a meal cruise or a private event, the company offers tourists and Lyonnais residents the opportunity to enjoy a new urban experience. 

Are you a private individual or professional? Dare to try something new by privatising all or part of one of our 6 boats and let yourself be transported into a unique atmosphere. 

In all seasons, combine a change of scenery, culture and heritage! 

An anecdote? 

Originally from Lyon, the "Bateaux-Mouches®" were exported to Paris in 1867 for the Universal Exhibition. Built by the Lyon shipyards located in the "La Mouche" district in Gerland, these boats returned to the capital by sailing on the Saône and the inland canals.

The Hermès restaurant boat invites its passengers to escape for an unusual and gourmet meal. To discover Lyon along the rivers and unravel its mysteries, lively commentaries are broadcast throughout the cruise. The traditional cuisine, concocted on board from fresh produce, delights the taste buds of passengers who enjoy an exceptional panorama.

The chef and his brigade have developed a varied menu to satisfy all gourmets. The Bateaux Lyonnais offer two lunch formulas (lasting 2h30 and 5h30) as well as a dinner formula (2h30) to admire the city under the lights. A gourmet, cultural and very original meal !

Hermès II, our restaurant boat, provides a relaxing environment in which you can discover or rediscover the multiple facets of Lyon. Designed by a young architect from Lyon, the boat has high ceilings and large windows to ensure maximum light and superb views of the city.

So come and take advantage of this unique cruising experience and enjoy a sophisticated meal prepared on board by our young head chef. We offer a variety of routes and options to meet your needs. The chef and his team will serve you a menu of traditional flavours with gourmet accents to delight your taste buds.

The boat is ideal for private or business lunches and dinners, but can also be hired for events: seminars, conferences, birthdays and even weddings.

A symbol of innovation, Navilys is a latest-generation electric sightseeing boat. Environmentally friendly and designed specifically for passenger comfort, it offers an uninterrupted panoramic view of Lyon. Hire Navilys, cast off and succumb to magnificent urban landscapes in a UNESCO World Heritage city.

For food and drink, our partner caterer Serge Magner will add an exceptional touch to your event.

Hoist the sails! Here, "Elle" is for the Saône river and "Lui" is for the Rhône river. Treat yourself to an urban getaway by climbing aboard the two river boats and experience an exhilarating moment! The Les Bateaux Lyonnais team will provide you with a customised cruise combining originality, relaxation, authenticity and charm!

Built in 2018 in the Netherlands, and now moored at 13bis quai Rambaud, this new boat dedicated to events promises a unique and 100% tailor-made experience.

Its large bay windows offer not only a bright space but also an incomparable view of the city of Lyon, enough to complement its clean lines and modern design. With its 36 meters long and 7.5 meters wide, this boat will be able to accommodate up to 80 people seated and 120 people for cocktails, in the dining room or on its large terrace, with a 360° view, whatever the occasion to celebrate.

In terms of gastronomy, the teams on board will have something to delight their pupils and taste buds thanks to its equipped kitchen and its bar area which adorns the main deck.