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Don Juan II: The Only Michelin-Starred Cruise on the Seine

There are Seine river cruises, and then there’s the Don Juan II. Moored at Passerelle Debilly opposite the Eiffel Tower, this historic Art Deco yacht is kitted out with fireplaces, framed paintings and a wood-paneled bar from where you can order a flute of Champagne before your dinner cruise. Designed by the Maison Pierre Frey, it’s all elegance- down to the gold-colored curtains framing the windows. What’s more, there are only 12 tables (maximum capacity of 38 guests) so it’s an intimate affair.

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But let’s talk about the food, shall we? It’s a truth universally acknowledged that river cruises have mediocre, ho-hum cuisine (after all, the view is the star of the show). Yet on the Don Juan II, the food is so good, it’s a distraction- you end up paying more attention to your plate than the stunning scenery out the window.

That’s because Chef Frédéric Anton is at the helm. He’s the culinary maestro who holds three Michelin stars at Le Pré Catelan in the 16th, and one star at Le Jules Verne , the gastronomic hot spot atop the Eiffel Tower. In fact, he’s also been awarded a Michelin star for the Don Juan II- making it the only Seine river cruise to hold such an honor.

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What’s on the dinner menu? It’s a glorious culinary parade with dishes staggered so they served in front of each major landmark: the Musée d’Orsay, the Monnaie de Paris, Notre-Dame, Hotel de Ville, the Conciergerie and the Louvre . Ingredients are seasonal, so the menu reflects what’s being grown at the moment. To wit: amuse-bouches of fried artichoke with anchovy cream, a flan-like marvel with fennel and caviar topped with elderflowers, a crab delicacy resembling an apple meringue, the signature langoustine ravioli topped with a golden jelly, and pan-fried lamb with morel mushrooms in a Jura wine sauce. To cap off your feast, the chocolate soufflé with pistachio ice cream is sublime.

Don Juan II The multi-course dinner is 240€. Wine pairing is extra. Boarding at the Port Debilly (Paris 16) starting at 7:45 pm until 8:15 pm. Departure at 8:30 pm with a return to the quay at 10:30- 11 pm. Tel: +33 (0)1 83 77 44 40 Email: [email protected]

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Moored next to Passerelle Debilly, a footbridge spanning the Seine, on the right bank, opposite the Eiffel Tower, the Don Juan II is a magnificent Art Deco yacht, with sumptuous wood panelling and thick carpet. Embark on a 2.5hr-long sightseeing and gourmet cruise, with an outstanding chef, Frédéric Anton, at the helm! He has selected some emblematic creations from Le Pré Catelan (curry-scented crab, langoustine ravioli, warm chocolate soufflé…) with which to indulge his passengers. As you glide down the Seine, dinner is served against the backdrop of the most iconic monuments of the City of Light, with commentary by the crew.

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Michelin-star Dining on the Don Juan II Yacht with Chef Frédéric Anton

Yachts de Paris announces its gastronomic cruise on the Don Juan II Yacht offers one-star Michelin dining. The famous restaurant guide has acknowledged Chef Frédéric Anton, which means the Seine trip is the only one to offer Michelin-star cuisine.

Paris has always been renowned for fine dining and has many Michelin-starred restaurants. A unique experience is now available where you can take in the stunning scenes of Paris while you float along the Seine , enjoying delightful meals made by Frédéric Anton. He has been awarded a star for his cooking on the Don Juan II yacht, making it the first-ever cruise to offer such highly-rated cuisine.

On the menu: A two-hour sailing experience, including a prestigious dinner on the most beautiful avenue in Paris, the River Seine. Frédéric Anton’s cruise spans the stretch of river between the Eiffel tower and the Conciergerie, offering a handful of lucky diners the chance to admire the French capital in all its shining glory, with its offer of gastronomic cruises on the Don Juan II.

At the helm of this legendary yacht, the multi-starred chef creates an intimate experience that reflects his style: subtle and refined cuisine that embodies a perfect harmony between aesthetic beauty and taste.

The unforgettable cruise combines the cosy atmosphere of a ship from the last century featuring an Art Deco interior with the magical monuments of the City of Light and the best in French gastronomy.

Dedicated to serving delicious, top-quality cuisine to his guests, Frédéric Anton selects seasonal products and concocts his menus to reflect his expertise. And his dedication has been rewarded! His food brings guests together and is served uniquely, reflecting his ambition to make this new Parisian location a pillar in French fine dining.

An example of the seasonal menu is,

• Fennel Cream and roasted seeds, Dashi flan, Caviar
• Crab Flavoured with Curry, Grapefruit “Zéphyr”
• Langoustine Prepared as a Ravioli, American sauce, thin Gold jelly
• Lamb Pan-fried, Peas flavoured with Nutmeg and “jus gras”
• Chocolate Warm Soufflé, Pistachio ice cream.

The price per person is 240 Euros.

Indulge in your starter whilst sailing by the Sacre Coeur, devour your fish course taking in the fabulous Notre Dame cathedral, and savour the lamb seeing the Eiffel Tower. As the cruise ends, you finish your dessert and have experienced a fantastic two hours on the Seine.

For 25 years, Frédéric Anton has upheld his values of creating “simple, effective and unadulterated” food. As a Meilleur Ouvrier de France and chef at Pré Catelan (three Michelin stars) and Jules Verne (one Michelin star), Frédéric Anton has the opportunity to express the full range of his talent and uphold his high standards here on board the Don Juan II. His leitmotiv is the use of seasonal products due to rigorous sourcing.

This naturalistic approach is perfectly in line with the chef’s values. He has always been committed to total transparency about the origin of his produce, determined to fight against food waste and devoted to allowing the seasons to guide his cuisine, and not the other way around.

This first Michelin star acknowledges Frédéric Anton’s know-how and recognises his entire crew and restaurant team’s effort.

“I am delighted that the hard work of the entire Don Juan II team since the opening has been recognised. This first star in the Michelin Guide underlines our ambition,” said Frédéric.

If you would like to find out more about the dining experience and river cruise, please visit https://donjuan2.yachtsdeparis.fr/en .

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An authentic yacht from the ’50s, the luxurious Don Juan sails the Seine for those nostalgic and romantic souls. Refined cuisine created by the inventive Jean-Pierre Vigato files past the windows with their panoramic views. Filtered light falls on leather and velour furniture, harps and violins provide a musical backdrop. All the clichés are gathered together in this enchanting place, even the famous stop in front of the magnificent Eiffel Tower.

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The Don Juan II will be closed from Octo­ber 20th to Novem­ber 4th included. 

How to get to the restaurant

You can get to the Don Juan Restaur­ant is via Port Debilly, on the Right Bank, oppos­ite the Eiffel Tower. Board­ing takes place from 7.45 pm until no later than 8.15 pm. A free private park­ing is avail­able in front of the Don Juan II (Port Debilly). If the latter is full, paid park­ing lots and a taxi drop-off are avail­able and nearby.

Duration of the cruise

The cruise takes place from 8.15 pm until 10.30 pm every even­ing, but the dura­tion may vary slightly depend­ing on weather condi­tions. At the end of your meal, the Don Juan II returns to dock at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. You can then enjoy its Terrace and see the Tower lit-up whilst you savor a flute of Cham­pagne. We kindly ask all passen­gers to arrive on time for board­ing. The boat leaves the dock at 8.15 pm precisely.

We ask diners to dress smartly, but ties and jack­ets are not required. T-shirts, shorts and other sports attire are not accep­ted.

Information about the Don Juan II

Anim­als are not accep­ted on-board, with the excep­tion of service anim­als to assist people with a recog­nized disab­il­ity.

For your children

We do not have any chil­dren’s chairs or baby seats. We do not have a chil­dren’s menu.

Special dietary requirements

For people with aller­gies or diet­ary restric­tions. To ensure that we can meet your require­ments, please tell us what your restric­tions are no later than 48 hours before the date of your book­ing by call­ing us on +33 (0)1 44 54 14 71.

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If you have any special requests, please call us no later than 48 hours before the date of your book­ing by call­ing us on +33 (0)1 44 54 14 71.

How can I book a table on the Don Juan II?

You can book and pay for your table directly on the website or by email  reser­va­[email protected] from Mondays to Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The reser­va­tions hotline can be reached from Tues­days to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on +33 1 83 77 44 40.

Which means of payment are accepted on the Don Juan II?

You can pay by bank card on the website by enter­ing the number, expiry date and the secur­ity code of your bank card. Remote payment by bank card is highly secure with the SSL protocol and carried out by a special­ist body through a secure online trans­ac­tion.

Which bank card information must I enter?

When you finish making your book­ing you will be taken to a form where you must enter the inform­a­tion from your bank card. You need to provide the follow­ing inform­a­tion: the full card number, the expiry date (the expiry date must not be earlier than the date of your book­ing; if your card is due to expire before the date of the book­ing, the advance author­iz­a­tion will be refused), the secur­ity code (the last 3 figures on the back of your card), as well as the full name of the card holder. If you would like to add any options, please call us no later than 48 hours before the date of your book­ing on +33 (0)1 44 54 14 71. These options will be paid for at the venue.

Can I book a table without using a credit card?

Unfor­tu­nately, that is not possible.

Information about bookings

For any book­ing for more than 8 people, please write us at the email address reser­­va­­[email protected]  or use the contact form.

What do you offer during the holidays?

The restaur­ant offers you a special menu on certain dates such as Decem­ber 31 or July 14—Bastille Day.  Book­ings are essen­tial and the menus are avail­able online.

Can I privatize the restaurant?

It is possible to privat­ize all the restaur­ant under certain condi­tions and subject to avail­ab­il­ity. Please contact us via our contact form for more inform­a­tion.

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