What to do in paris when it's hot guide - activities

Marco Polo comedy club: one of the best comedy clubs in Paris, right in the center of Châtelet!

Located right in the heart of Paris, in the Châtelet district, the Marco Polo Comedy Club welcomes both big-name comedy stars testing out their new jokes before setting off on tour, and the next generation of French stand-up. You're guaranteed an hour of laughter as you enjoy your drink during the show, with the option of eating before or after the show at the Bistrot du Jardin restaurant, which will be delighted to welcome you.

Iced tea at Burgundy Paris by Léandre Vivier

How about an enchanted interlude this summer 2024 in Paris? Head for the Burgundy to discover the iced tea created by talented chef Léandre Vivier.

The free Léo Lagrange swimming pool in Paris's 12th arrondissement returns for summer 2024

A free swimming pool for all this summer 2024 in Paris? It exists, at the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement. From July 6 to September 1, 2024, this sports venue will be hosting a large, free pool for young and old alike. We're talking here about a 90cm-deep outdoor pool for the safety of children.

Free swimming on the Canal Saint-Martin every Sunday in summer 2024

Take a free dip in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin? It's possible every Sunday from July 7 to September 1ᵉʳ, 2024. Put on your bathing suit or shorts and go for a free dip on Sunday afternoons.

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.

The summer terrace of the Eiffel Tower 2024 in sports mode and Olympic Games Paris 2024

Do you fancy relaxing and sunbathing from the 1ᵉʳ floor of the Eiffel Tower? All summer long, you can climb 57 meters high to enjoy a perched terrace that puts sports in the spotlight, of course, as the Paris 2024 Olympics oblige. We reveal the spot and what awaits you.

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.

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.

The water playground of the Saint-Quentin en Yvelines leisure center

A refreshing playground to get the kids wet? Head for the water playground on the Île de Loisirs in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, which awaits children and parents this summer 2024, from June to September.

The Créteil leisure park and island, the perfect swimming spot for a day in the great outdoors

The Base de loisirs de Créteil in the Val-de-Marne region of France welcomes you for a relaxing day out with the whole family. With its nautical base, wave pool, Maison de la Nature and accrobranche, it's the ideal setting for a day's outdoor fun!

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends.

Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy (77), the return of the bathing spot and its sports activities

The Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy, a 350-hectare green setting, welcomes nature lovers all year round, just 30 minutes from Paris. A wide range of activities await you, from horseback riding to golf, not forgetting the beach for swimming and the water park.

Aquapark, the inflatable water park in Vaires-Torcy, returns for summer 2024

Aquapark is the name of the aquatic inflatable course on the Vaires-Torcy leisure island that awaits you from June 19, 2024. Take to the water like ninjas, with giggles and slides guaranteed!

Project X: a huge aquapark for the whole family arrives in Cergy-Pontoise this summer (95)

This summer, the Ile de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise boasts a new aquapark, with water-based activities for the whole family, including slides, trampolines and the Xtrem Tower, a 12-metre-high floating tower!

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

La Guinguette des Étangs de Corot: the festive waterside terrace comes back to life

How about a trip back in time to Ville d'Avray? The charming Hôtel des Etangs de Corot transforms its terrace into a summer guinguette for our greatest pleasure. With an idyllic view over the lake, gourmet offerings on weekends and a lively, festive atmosphere every Friday, it's time to relax in the Hauts-de-Seine, in the heart of this oasis of greenery.

Kiosks celebrate the Games with free events in squares and gardens around Paris

Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. For this special year, the kiosks are getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games, with a rich program of free events. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat!

10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris

L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries.

Base de loisirs de Bois-le-Roi (77): free swimming and sports activities galore

The Base de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, in the Seine-et-Marne département, awaits you for a full range of outdoor activities, including free swimming in summer, golf and tennis. Located on the banks of the Seine, with direct access to the Fontainebleau forest, this 73-hectare leisure park is the ideal spot for relaxation, sport and family fun.