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

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 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!

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.

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance

Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque.

Kingooroo, the leisure park for children in Aubervilliers

During the school vacations, on Wednesdays or on weekends, are you looking for a place where your children can let off steam? Go to the region's indoor playgrounds where children and adults from 0 to 12 years old can play, let off steam, but above all have fun for family adventure moments.

BrewDog, the craft beer bar in the Marais

BrewDog is this beer bar located in the Marais, rue de Thorigny, for all lovers of craft beers... and Scottish! The ideal place to sip a few pints with friends or colleagues after a hard day.

The water games paddling pool of the André Malraux Park in Nanterre (92)

Would you like to play in the water? Just a stone's throw from La Défense is the green 25-hectare Parc André Malraux in Nanterre. We go there to discover the free water playground of 1,200 m² which awaits young and old alike as soon as the weather is hot all summer long.

Free water games in the Parc des Chanteraines (92)

The free water games of the Parc des Chanteraines located between Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, await children and their parents all summer long. This green park in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) on the banks of the Seine is the ideal place to cool off when it gets too hot.

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.

Bältis, the Lebanese organic ice cream parlour that awakens the Marais

Looking for delicious ice cream in Paris? We're off to discover Bältis, the brand-new ice cream parlour on rue Saint-Antoine, a stone's throw from place des Vosges. Good, organic and gourmet, it's sure to please.

The Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors

The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum.

Olmecs and the cultures of the Gulf of Mexico, our photos from the Quai Branly Museum exhibition

Lovers of primitive art are invited to the Musée du Quai Branly to discover the exhibition Olmecs and the Cultures of the Gulf of Mexico, from May 19 to October 3, 2021. An opportunity to learn more about the Olmec civilization and the little-known world of pre-Columbian cultures of the Gulf of Mexico.

Japan Expo 2021 cancelled over the health crisis

Japan Expo is cancelled over the health crisis this year as well. Faced with uncertainties as for the coming months, the promoters of the event prefered postponing the event to 2022.

Artimus Escape Game, the 100% immersive escape game

Nestled in the heart of the capital's 20th arrondissement, Artimus Escape Game lets you discover all the mysteries linked to Professor Artimus in the establishment's various 100% immersive rooms. An original approach to escape games, which are very much in vogue in the capital.

Rusidda, the Republic's Sicilian grocery store

Lovers of Sicily meet in a little corner of paradise, Rusidda, a delicatessen and restaurant offering a whole host of island specialities, a stone's throw from the Place de la République. A little piece of Italy in Paris!

The Rare Book Fair in September 2020 at the Grand Palais

The Salon du Livre rare et des objets d'art returns to the Grand Palais from September 18 to 20, 2020! For 3 days, the Grand Nave of the Parisian jewel will be transformed into a huge bookshop, offering the chance to discover the finest works, as well as to purchase them, and walk away with an exceptional piece of history!

Norma, the Sicilian restaurant within walking distance from République, Paris

Italian cuisine and sun lovers are all expected at Norma, a restaurant serving Sicilian specialties a stone’s throw from the Place de la République from June 15, 2020 for its full reopening. The occasion to travel to south Italy for lunch or dinner.

Yorgaki, the Greek café just a step away from Pigalle

Lovers of coffee and Greek gastronomy meet at Yorgaki, a new Greek café in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Let's drink a little ellenikos, friends?

Fruttini by MO, the exceptional ice cream shop just a few steps from Le Bon Marché

Lovers of fruit, sorbets and other ice creams go to Fruttini by MO, a new spot in the 6th arrondissement of Paris offering oranges, passion fruit, pears, apricots, almonds, bananas and other frozen lemons. The opportunity to refresh yourself as it should be this summer, especially during the heat wave...