This summer in Paris is shaping up to be a scorcher, with heatwaves already beginning in the capital. So any good idea for cooling off with the kids is a good one. Let's take a look at some of the ways families can stay cool in the heat.
When it comes to children, and especially the little ones, you have two choices: you can either opt for a hideaway to avoid exposing the little ones to too much sun, or you can opt for swimming, water games and cool corners. This summer, the city of Paris is increasing its range of refreshment facilities with the addition of new misting fountains and shaded areas. While the city already boasts 1,200 traditional fountains, 73 additional misting fountains will be installed in the streets, bringing the total to 40 more than last summer. As an added bonus, from the end of June onwards, new bathing spots will be on offer, so stay tuned.
Free swimming pools and baths in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for summer 2024
The heat is on, and you are looking for a pool (with beach or deckchairs if possible) or a body of water to swim for free? To feel like you're on vacation without paying a cent, discover the great spots where it's good to bring family and friends in Paris and Ile de France. [Read more]
Open-air pools in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: outdoor pools for summer 2024
Looking for an outdoor pool to cool off in and get a tan at the same time? We'll take you on a tour of outdoor pools in Paris and the Paris region. Here are just a few of the places to soak up the sun in the Paris region! [Read more]
Parks with water fountains and misters to cool off in Paris
Are you looking for a mister or a water jet to cool off on a hot day in Paris? The editorial team has compiled a list of the best places to run underwater and have fun with the water games and misters that will be popping up all over the capital this year. [Read more]
Beaches, swimming and water games in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for this summer 2024, the good tips
Where to splash about in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Beaches, swimming spots and water games: we've rounded up the best places to cool off this summer. [Read more]
Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, surfing...water sports spots in Paris and the Île-de-France region
With the arrival of summer in the Paris region, we all dream of escaping for a few hours by the water! Good news, friends: there are plenty of places around Paris to enjoy water sports and water pleasures! Leisure centers, seaside, lake or river... we'll make the tour to make your life easier. Be careful not to drink the cup! [Read more]
Leisure parks with water games and paddling pools in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
This summer, amusement parks and water playgrounds are more popular than ever. They're the ideal way to refresh and entertain children under 12 and the big kids that we are. Whether you're looking for free, accessible or amusement park activities, we've got some great ideas for you to enjoy underwater. [Read more]
Summer 2024: aquatic centers and parks in Paris and the Île-de-France region
To cool off during the fine days of summer 2024, water parks are the plan that appeals to families. With waterslides, wave pools and other games for young and old, here are a few aquaparks and aquatic centers in and around Paris! [Read more]
Inflatable water parks in and around Paris for summer 2024
Want to have fun on the water? What if you opted for an inflatable water course to combine fun with a good swim? Discover the best ways to have fun with family and friends in the cooler weather while staying close to Paris during these 2024 summer vacations. [Read more]
Leisure centres: sports and relaxation areas in Île-de-France for the 2024 season
How about a leisure park around Paris? These leisure parks with artificial beaches are the ideal solution for sunbathing, picnicking and swimming just like at the seaside, with fun activities to boot. Parisians, here's a pleasant and inexpensive solution... Take a vacation close to our capital. The editorial team presents a detailed overview of the 12 leisure islands in the Ile-de-France region, where swimming and other activities are once again waiting for you in fine weather. [Read more]
Summer vacations 2024: temporary exhibitions and museums to discover with children in Paris
For this summer of 2024, you'd like to combine relaxation and discovery for your children, entertaining them while educating them. There's nothing nicer than taking them to see adapted, immersive or instructive exhibitions, and that's just as well, because the capital has plenty of them! [Read more]
Summer vacations 2024: the top 15 exhibitions to do with kids this summer 2024 in Paris
Looking for the best family-friendly exhibitions for the summer vacations of 2024? Whether you want to amuse, entertain, awaken or teach them about history, the capital is full of good ideas that will appeal to young and old alike. Here's our selection of the best immersive, recreational, historical or animated exhibitions to keep you and the kids entertained this summer. [Read more]
Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix 2024 continues on weekends and Wednesdays in September
The Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix continues every Wednesday and weekend in September 2024! Water attractions, life-size banquets and parades... Everything is in place for an unforgettable summer experience. [Read more]
Plage de L'Isle-Adam: France's largest river beach now open
The beach at L'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise, a veritable oasis near Paris, welcomes bathers and outdoor enthusiasts from June 8 onwards at weekends, then daily from June 29 until early September. A veritable outdoor leisure base with a wide range of activities, this beach and its natural setting are a real treat to enjoy a sunny day. [Read more]
Plessis Plage 2024, summer events in Plessis-Robinson (92): water games and swimming
Le Plessis Plage is back from Tuesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Jardin de Robinson, to the delight of residents of Plessis-Robinson and beyond. A great way to spend time with family and friends, and cool off with a refreshing swim. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2024 expands, discover the free program of the 3 swimming and relaxation spots
A special edition awaits us this year for Paris Plage 2024. Not two, but 3 sites will brighten up the summer season. Here's the program for this special edition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2024's free swimming pools in the Bassin de la Villette, here we go!
Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plage 2024, from July 6 to September 8, 2024! You can enjoy the summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of different depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side. It's up to you to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Base et Île de loisirs des Boucles de Seine: beach, swimming and tree climbing in Yvelines (78)
Located in Moisson, the Base de Loisirs des Boucles de Seine offers a myriad of summer activities from the beginning of April: beach, supervised swimming, accrobranche and much more. [Read more]
Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande, the natural beach and bathing area in Yvelines is now open
Discover the wonders of the Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande in Les Bréviaires, in the heart of the Rambouillet forest. Fancy a beach and a swim in the green? Head for the Yvelines to sunbathe and relax in the heart of nature. [Read more]
The Jardin d'Acclimatation's paddling pool and beach, the perfect place to cool off!
In summer, from May to September (weather permitting), the Jardin d'Acclimatation transforms itself into a fun-filled seaside resort. Come and enjoy the joys of water and relaxation in the heart of Paris. Children and adults alike will find plenty of deckchairs to relax on. [Read more]
Noisy Plage, the must-see free summer spot in Noisy-le-Grand (93)
Bringing the beach back to Paris Region? All bets are off! All summer long, particularly in July and August, there are numerous initiatives to bring the holiday atmosphere of beaches and seashores back to Paris and its suburbs. Noisy-le-grand is the place to be from July 6 to 31, 2024. [Read more]
Clamart plage 2024: swimming, water games and entertainment at the Parisian garden in Clamart (92)
The town of Clamart unveils Clamart Plage from July 20 to August 11, 2024, an oasis in the heart of the Parisian garden district. Who wants to sunbathe and take a dip? Sports activities, a large pool, water games, swimming and a rest area await you for a real vacation! [Read more]
Garges Plage 2024, the festival returns to the Fort de Stains leisure park this summer 2024
Join us at the Parc de loisirs du Fort de Stains from July 8 to July 21, 2024 for Garges Plage, the summer event not to be missed, with plenty of entertainment on the program. It's certain that young and old alike won't have time to get bored in Garges! [Read more]
Houilles Plages 2024, the seaside resort where you can have fun and swim all summer long in Houilles (78)
From July 6 to August 18, 2024, the town of Houilles goes into "summer" mode and transforms its Charles de Gaulle park into a veritable seaside resort, offering a variety of activities for young and old alike. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Meaux Plage 2024: the summer beach with free swimming and entertainment at Meaux-les-Bains - 77
Meaux Plage in Seine-et-Marne, is back in action from July 6 to August 25, 2024, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program: free swimming in the Marne and a variety of activities. [Read more]
Concerts and water games 2024: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud returns
This year, the Concerts et Jeux d'eau du Domaine de Saint-Cloud will be back from June 8 to 9, 2024. The program for the 18th edition of this Parisian festival includes a musical stroll through these historic gardens, magnified by waterfalls and water features. An opportunity to meet a selection of artists from around the world, chosen by Françoise Degeorges, producer at Radio France. [Read more]
Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with Marina and electric boats in brazier mode
Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar! You'll be able to enjoy a lovely summer beach terrace, with your feet in the sand, and a marina where you can take a boat trip on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus. [Read more]
L'Île de loisirs d'Étampes (91), the spot for sports and water sports in Essonne
The Île de loisirs d'Étampes, in the Essonne region of France, offers a wide range of outdoor activities for fun and exercise with friends and family. Tobogganing, mini-golf, tree climbing, pony club, PumpTrack... Discover all that awaits you on the Île de loisirs! [Read more]
Port aux Cerises leisure island in Draveil (91): swimming, water sports and tree climbing
The leisure island of Port aux Cerises welcomes the inhabitants of Ile-de-France in a green setting on the banks of the Seine, on a 175-hectare area 20 minutes from Paris. The opportunity to relax in the fresh air with your family, and to enjoy new activities! [Read more]
The Buthiers leisure park, a base for sporting activities in the Fontainebleau forest (77)
Notice to families! The Base de loisirs de l'ile de Buthiers is open all year round, and even more so in fine weather and during the summer season. To enjoy outdoor activities, from mini-golf to the swimming pool, not forgetting the accrobranches course, head for the leisure island! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!
L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Festival des Enfants, the Essarts-de-Roi funfair and amusement park for families
Le Festival des Enfants is an amusement park offering rides, inflatables and an aquatic area, located in Les Essarts-le-Rois in the Yvelines region, just past Coignières along the Nationale 10. Dedicated to children under the age of 12, this funfair awaits children throughout the summer of 2023. Don't forget your swimwear! [Read more]
Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux
What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023. [Read more]
Animations, guided tours, canoe, bike and paddle at the Fête du Canal de l'Ourcq (77)
Did you know that? The Ourcq Canal, which begins at La Villette, in the 19th arrondissement, allows you to cycle or walk to Meaux! It is about 50 kilometers long and takes you to Seine-et-Marne, where the Canal will be celebrated on the weekend of Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a family, sports and cultural program. [Read more]
Water games at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud 2023: a free aquatic fairy tale to discover
This year, from June 4 to June 25, 2023, on certain dates and especially on Sundays, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud offers us a beautiful refreshing stroll in its gardens, with the event Jeux d'eau. Fountains, waterfalls and ponds play an aquatic symphony, to be discovered for free! [Read more]
Hérouval Park, the leisure park with beach and water games
The Parc Hérouval is a park of attractions and leisure games in the natural environment par excellence. One hour from Paris, in a magnificent natural setting, the Hérouval Park welcomes you on more than 20 hectares of greenery. On the program: beach and water games, small train, mini-farm, slides, bumper boats, ponies, barbecues... It is the ideal place to meet with your family, to relax and have fun. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
