What to do in paris in summer guide - activities

Summer in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93): fill up on free events this summer!

From Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, August 25, 2024, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, is going into "summer" mode with a great program to please young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular ball, swimming pool and water games, urban beach...

Angiolo, the 6th arrondissement ice cream parlour that delights Saint-Germain-des-Près

Angiolo is the name of the new ice cream shop that has set up shop on the lively Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris's 6th arrondissement. We set off to discover this new-generation ice-cream parlour, which delighted us with flavours that combine simplicity and good produce.

Calicéo Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: we tested the SPA aquatic fitness center in Yvelines

Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda.

Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2024, free activities for young and old

For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette comes alive from July 6 to September 8, 2024 inclusive. On the program? Swimming in the basin, pedal-boating, sports - here's a great opportunity to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports for free, or to take an unusual stroll along the Canal.

The largest dinosaur to be discovered at Château de Dampierre, back in the Jurassic period

For dinosaur fans and budding paleontologists, the Jurassic is coming to Château de Dampierre from July 13 to November 15, 2024. Vaucain, the largest dinosaur ever sold at auction in the world, will take up summer residence in the château's Orangerie.

Tour Eiffel Effect, the breathtaking immersive experience on the Eiffel Tower: free gift voucher

Alert friends, a new, never-before-seen immersive experience opens its doors this July 10, 2024 on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Tour Eiffel Effect is the name of this VR team game that will take you on a fantastic adventure to rebuild the Eiffel Tower and fly all around it in the final, apotheosis-like moment. Good news: for the opening, it's free from July 10 to 22 for anyone with a ticket to go up.

L'Île Saint-Denis Plage 2024: free activities, concerts and family evenings on the island (93)

From July 8 to 13, 2024, Île Saint-Denis will be in vacation mode, with something for everyone. Spend the day with family and friends enjoying the free activities on Île Saint-Denis Plage 2024!

Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.

The Nanterre 2024 Games Beach, the Hauts-de-Seine fan zone - 92

This year, Nanterre Plage is transformed into Plage des Jeux for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 24 to August 11, the spot becomes one of Hauts-de-Seine's 3 festive fan zones. A great way to combine sport and games, and get the most out of the entertainment.

Janvry beach in a charming Essonne village

In summer, Janvry isn't just a typical Hurepoix village in Essonne, it's transformed into an exotic destination thanks to "Janvry Plage". For 25 years now, long before the advent of the "Paris plage" concept, Janvry has been transforming part of its area into a veritable summer paradise, an oasis of happiness in the middle of the countryside, complete with beach and swimming facilities.

Paris Plages 2024, the free program on the banks of the Seine

Paris Plages awaits you again this year on the Parc des Rives de Seine, but with a delayed opening date of August 6, 2024 due to the installations and entertainment for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We reveal the program for this edition.

Summer activities at the Musée de la Grande Guerre

Come to the museum all summer long for activities for young and old!

Fête des Tuileries 2024 moves to Bois de Boulogne

The Fête des Tuileries, this year known as the Paris Summer Fair, is moving to the Bois de Boulogne for the 2024 edition. Initially scheduled to start at the end of May, the funfair will now run from July 6 to September 1.

Grandes vacances 2024: free summer events at One Nation Paris (78)

Until September 2023, the One Nation Paris Outlet shopping mall in Clayes-sous-Bois (78) is going into summer mode, offering free events and a terrace: to combine shopping and lounging, click here!

Open-air cinema: the 2024 program at the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance

Every summer, the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance offers family-friendly evenings around the 7th art, with its open-air cinema. Discover the free films shown on August 23 and 24, 2024.

Les Jardins du Marais x COPAINS terrace: gluten-free treats and healthy juices in the sunshine

This summer, the huge terrace of the Hôtel Les Jardins du Marais welcomes the Tiny House COPAINS for sunny sweet and savory breaks! Until September 22, 2024, the trendy bakery/pastry shop welcomes you to its sweet shack to indulge in gluten-free treats and refreshing healthy juices.

Molitor: the iconic swimming pool accessible after a rooftop lunch or treatment, all summer long!

Molitor, Paris's most iconic hotel-pool, has a stylish summer 2024 in store for you with its "Lunch & Swim" and "Évasion" offers, available Monday to Thursday on reservation. This trendy urban oasis promises a wellness interlude in a chic and legendary setting, punctuated by lunch on the terrace and a couple of dips!

Summer vacations 2024: concerts and brass bands at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

The Jardin d'Acclimatoin in Paris's 16th arrondissement, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, is definitely the capital's most kid-friendly garden. In addition to its usual activities, the Jardin is setting the pace this summer, with a host of musical events on the program.

La guinguette du port d'Ivry-Vitry (94), the summer spot for chilling out with your feet in the sand

It's the must-see guinguette on the Seine south of Paris: the Guinguette du Port, located right between the towns of Ivry-sur-Seine and Vitry-sur-Seine, in the Val-de-Marne, is THE place to be this summer. With deckchairs, a bar, a sandpit, wooden games and a picnic area, it has everything you need for a great summer.

Foujita's Olympic Ball: Roaring Twenties atmosphere, swing ball and entertainment at the painter's home

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, the Foujita house-atelier is organizing its Grand Bal olympique, an event that takes us back to the Roaring Twenties and relives the emotions of the Olympic ball held in Paris a hundred years ago.