Do you know the best parks in Paris that are accessible by boat?
Posted: May 5th, 2026, 6:10 am
Hi everyone,
We have a Carver 38 Super Sport and we're planning to go up the Seine this summer, around early July, with a long stopover in Paris. Since we'll be spending a fair amount of time at the docks, the plan is to mix the boat life with some sightseeing on foot. My daughter (she's 9) is obsessed with finding green spaces and lawns where we can just lounge between walks... basically, searching for the "best parks in Paris" has become our main mission this week. I've looked at the classic spots like Bois de Boulogne, Tuileries, or Buttes-Chaumont... but what I really need to know is which ones are actually easy to reach from the usual mooring areas. We're definitely not looking to spend 40 minutes on the RER with the kids just to find a park. Ideally, we want to dock the boat, walk 15-20 minutes max, and find a nice spot. Are there any Carver owners here who have done this Paris stopover and have some tips? I'm looking for practical advice like, "from Port de l'Arsenal, you can easily reach this park in under 20 minutes on foot." That would be super helpful. General forums talk about the "best parks in Paris" forever, but nobody ever tells you how to get there from a boat slip.
If you've done this trip, I'd love to hear your feedback, even for the lesser-known spots that are worth the walk.
We have a Carver 38 Super Sport and we're planning to go up the Seine this summer, around early July, with a long stopover in Paris. Since we'll be spending a fair amount of time at the docks, the plan is to mix the boat life with some sightseeing on foot. My daughter (she's 9) is obsessed with finding green spaces and lawns where we can just lounge between walks... basically, searching for the "best parks in Paris" has become our main mission this week. I've looked at the classic spots like Bois de Boulogne, Tuileries, or Buttes-Chaumont... but what I really need to know is which ones are actually easy to reach from the usual mooring areas. We're definitely not looking to spend 40 minutes on the RER with the kids just to find a park. Ideally, we want to dock the boat, walk 15-20 minutes max, and find a nice spot. Are there any Carver owners here who have done this Paris stopover and have some tips? I'm looking for practical advice like, "from Port de l'Arsenal, you can easily reach this park in under 20 minutes on foot." That would be super helpful. General forums talk about the "best parks in Paris" forever, but nobody ever tells you how to get there from a boat slip.
If you've done this trip, I'd love to hear your feedback, even for the lesser-known spots that are worth the walk.