In Joinville-le-Pont, the marina offers electric boat hire requiring no licence for a peaceful trip on the Marne. Departures are from the quays in Joinville, with a beginner-friendly introduction to handling the boat: the appeal is discovering the riverbanks and islands from a different perspective, a few kilometres from Paris.
A self-guided trip on the Marne
The electric boats require no licence and are available during the warmer months. You travel at a gentle pace, suitable for an outing as a couple, with family or friends, against a backdrop of the Marne riverbanks, islands and former riverside dance cafés.
A seasonal activity
The town of Joinville gives a hire period from May to the end of September. The marina remains a boating facility for the rest of the year, but this does not mean that the licence-free boats are available out of season: check the hire service carefully when booking.
Know before you go
The marina is at 2 quai Gabriel-Péri in Joinville-le-Pont. Its management has been transferred to the intermunicipal authority and the site’s organisation has changed with the development of the Marne swimming area: in 2026, check the exact departure point, opening times and hire conditions before visiting.
