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Paris Plages 2024 expands, discover the free program of the 3 swimming and relaxation spots

A special edition awaits us this year for Paris Plage 2024. Not two, but 3 sites will brighten up the summer season. Here's the program for this special edition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Paris Plages 2024's free swimming pools in the Bassin de la Villette, here we go!

Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plage 2024, from July 6 to September 8, 2024! You can enjoy the summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of different depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side. It's up to you to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge.

L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris's largest charming mountain park

The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. For a jog, a picnic or a walk in the countryside, this large green setting is a must.

The Parc André Citroën, a refreshing break in the heart of Paris

Parc André-Citroën is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This garden offers visitors a verdant stroll through a variety of landscapes. We tell you all about it.

Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital

The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time.

Aquajump 95, Cergy's inflatable water park

Aquajump 95 is the inflatable aquatic course that awaits you at the Cergy Pontoise leisure park in the Val-d'Oise region, just outside Paris. Imagine an immense 2,500 m2 course for jumping, sliding, climbing and, of course, having fun. With family or friends, it's the ideal spot to enjoy a cool summer vacation.

Aquasplash 78 at Boucles de Seine, the inflatable water park just outside Paris, returns this summer

The inflatable water park returns to the Ile de loisirs des Boucles de Seine in Moisson, Yvelines. Aquasplash 78 is the name of this aquapark on the outskirts of Paris, which is back in service for your summer vacations from July 1 to August 31, 2023.

The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, an Olympic-size pool with a sunroof for sunny days

The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, a stone's throw from the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, is one of the few addresses to offer swimmers an Olympic-size pool. What's more, thanks to its sunroof, the pool can be uncovered on sunny days, giving you the chance to soak up the sun!

The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil: an ecological facility with waterslides

The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil is a must-see for swimmers in search of good swimming spots. Located on the outskirts of Paris, it features a large indoor pool, an outdoor pool for sunny days and, as an added bonus, family-friendly slides!

The Josephine Baker pool in Paris: an open-air floating pool on the Seine

Fancy a swim? We'll take you to the Josephine Baker pool, a floating spot on the stage where you can enjoy an open-air pool!

Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris

The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C.

Paris's Bois de Boulogne: one of the capital's green lungs

Along with the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de Boulogne is one of the two largest green spaces accessible by metro. Situated to the west of the capital, it's a sublime place to live, offering sublime green landscapes and a beautiful botanical heritage.

Paris's Bois de Vincennes naturist area back for the summer season

The Bois de Vincennes naturist area is back until mid-October 2023. A great way to enjoy the sun in Paris in the simplest of clothes!

Beach Parisienne, a giant beach terrace for sunbathing in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

An aperitif with your feet in the sand without leaving Paris? That's what the Beach Parisienne du Chalet du Lac is up to again this summer. We're off to the Bois de Vincennes to discover an unusual beach!

Water games at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud 2023: a free aquatic fairy tale to discover

This year, from June 4 to June 25, 2023, on certain dates and especially on Sundays, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud offers us a beautiful refreshing stroll in its gardens, with the event Jeux d'eau. Fountains, waterfalls and ponds play an aquatic symphony, to be discovered for free!

Annette K., an unusual barge offering a gym, swimming pool and living space on the water

Ever worked out on a boat? Annette K. is your new floating gym, where you'll also find a swimming pool and a real living space, for a combination of well-being and wild parties!

Aqua Slide Park, the inflatable waterpark in Longueil Sainte Marie in Oise department

Aqua Slide Park is the name of the inflatable waterpark set in the water sports center of Longueil-Sainte-Marie in Oise. Right outside Paris, discover this verdant spot, perfect to bathe and have fun in the water without necessarily having to go too far away.

The Roseraie de Provins, an enchanted garden near Paris

Looking for a haven of peace in the Paris region? We'll take you to the Roseraie de Provins, a bucolic getaway in a beautiful green setting. An addictive spot!

Domaine de Saint Cloud, a festive venue just a stone's throw from Paris

The Domaine de Saint-Cloud is the magnificent park of the now-defunct Château de Saint-Cloud. Even today, this magical place remains synonymous with festivities in the daily lives of local residents and Paris lovers alike.