What to do july guide - activities

Musée des Arts Décoratifs: the first major fashion ball will be orchestrated by Sofia Coppola in 2025

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is organizing its first grand bal de la mode on July 6, 2025, under the artistic direction of renowned director Sofia Coppola! To mark the centenary of its art deco exhibition, the Paris 1st arrondissement institution is inviting fashion and history enthusiasts to join in this exceptional charity evening, combining French art de vivre and couture in a prestigious setting.

Paris 2024 Tropical Carnival, photos and video

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Due to the Olympic Games, the parade, which had been postponed until autumn, took place as an exception. This 22nd edition, marked by rain, highlighted Olympism, with the participation of several medal-winning ultra-marine athletes, including fencers Enzo Lefort and Yannick Borel.

Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village

Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children...

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.

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.

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.

The Traversée de Paris estivale en véhicules d'époque 2023 returns

The Traversée de Paris estivale en voitures anciennes et véhicules d'époque returns this Sunday, July 30, 2023. For this summer edition, 700 vehicles over 30 years old are expected to take to the streets of the capital, discovering a number of historic places!

Festival Rhizomes 2023: the program of free outdoor concerts in Paris

Join us until July 23, 2023 in selected gardens in northern Paris and the Montmartre Arena, as well as in the Parc Floral de Paris and Épinay-sous-Sénart, to enjoy the free open-air concerts of the Rhizomes Festival. The program features 16 dates, 12 venues and 100 artists, including Samaïa, Kin'Gongolo Kiniata and Bamba Wassoulou Groove.

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.

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.

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.

Nuit aux Invalides 2022 in Paris: the Napoleon light and sound show returns -tickets

Nuit aux Invalides, or Night at the Invalides, is THE wonderful light and sound show in Paris this summer. The organization announces the show is back from July 16 to September 1, 2022, to take us back to Napoléon Bonaparte's history. A magnificent show to book now!