Petite Venise Boat Ride

The flat-bottomed boats on the Lauch River run through the Petite Venise canal district from April through October. The 30-minute ride departs from the Pont Saint-Pierre and follows the canal south through the heart of the pastel house district before turning back. The perspective from water level is different from the bridges: the house reflections are sharper, the height of the half-timbered facades is more imposing, and you pass under bridges that frame views you cannot see from street level. EUR 7 per adult, EUR 4 per child. The boats seat about 12 people and are poled by a guide who provides commentary (usually in French and German, sometimes English). No booking required - just queue at the dock. Morning boats (before 11 AM) have the best light and shortest waits. The ride is touristy in the best sense: it exists because the perspective from the water genuinely adds something to the experience.