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

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.

Printemps du Cinéma 2024: last day of the €5 cinema specials

Printemps du Cinéma is back soon. See you in the black theaters from March 24 to 26, 2024 for film screenings at just five euros.

International Castles Day: beautiful castles to visit in Île-de-France

This Friday, July 19, 2024, we're celebrating International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of must-see palaces.

La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes

Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events

The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures.

The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, an unusual hidden garden of exotic treasures

Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures.

The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris

Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Fluctuart, the urban art center and its open-air terrace a stone's throw from Les Invalides

Fluctuart, the first floating urban art center, invites you to discover its exhibitions and rooftop all year round. An artistic spot on the Pont des Invalides, 100% free of charge, for all street art fans!

Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author

The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived.

Vedettes de Paris organizes its free open-air cinema

Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches its first open-air cinema this Wednesday, August 23, with "Ratatouille", "La Tour Montparnasse Infernale" and "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain" to be seen in the heart of the City of Light.

Tonight on TV: Danny Boyle's Yesterday - Rediscover our review

The talented British director Danny Boyle has directed "Yesterday", in 2019. The film can be seen on TV this Sunday, August 13, on W9.

Heritage Days 2023: go behind the scenes of cinema history at the Gaumont Museum (92)

The Gaumont Museum is opening its doors to the public on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023. This usually private museum preserves and restores the Gaumont company's film collections. Discover the program!

The Georges Carpentier free open-air swimming pool in Paris returns this summer 2023

In the family of good summer deals in Paris, we note the free swimming pool at the Centre Sportif Geoges Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement. Once again this year, from July 8 to August 20, 2023, an open-air pool open to all is set up for you to swim for free.

Jules Noël free pool and sports village for summer 2023 Paris 14th arrondissement

Spending the summer in Paris and the weather's hot? This year, the Centre sportif Jules Noël is going into summer mode. Activities, a sports village and a free swimming pool await you from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

Gérard Taurin ice cream maker in Paris, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Ice-cream maker Gérard Taurin, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, opens the doors of his first ice-cream shop in Paris, at 27 rue de Lévis. Since the end of June 2023, you can enjoy delicious, exceptional ice creams, 7 days a week.

The free swimming pool at the Poissonniers sports center this summer 2023 in Paris

As summer heats up, it's time to take advantage of Paris's new ephemeral pools, free of charge. Let's go for a swim at the Centre Sportif des Poissonniers to cool off in the 18th arrondissement, from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

The free Louis Lumière open-air swimming pool in Paris this summer 2023

A free swimming pool in Paris' 20th arrondissement? As it does every year, the Mairie de Paris is setting up free outdoor swimming pools to cool off and have fun. We're off to discover the one at the Centre sportif Louis Lumière on the Porte de Bagnolet side, from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

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.

Paris parks and gardens open 24 hours a day: the list of green spaces open all night long

Did you know? In Paris, over a hundred parks and gardens are open 24 hours a day! So you can visit them at any time of day or night, and take your time, especially on sunny days, to enjoy the mild weather during a stroll under the stars!