Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2024, free activities for young and old

The not-to-be-missedsummer rendezvous in the capital is Paris Plages: with its various places to sunbathe and enjoy free activities, it's the place to come with family, friends or solo to take a sports class, chill out, read a book, swim...

At the Bassin de la Villette, Paris Plages offers a great program throughout the summer vacations, from July 6 to September 8, 2024: pedal-boat and kayak hire at the nautical base, free open-air swimming, dance classes every evening, free fitness activities, games library and open-air library... But also trampolines, merry-go-rounds, slides, zip-lines, etc. So you see: for an afternoon in the open air, a day out with a picnic or a family outing, Paris Plages is the place to be all summer long in 2024!

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Note that the Seine and Loire quays are open from 10am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday, and from 10am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Paris Plages 2024 program, Bassin de la Villette side:

• OnJuly 26, to kick off the Olympic Games, the Olympic Flame will cross the capital following the Paris Plages route. Descending from Saint-Denis via the Canal Saint-Denis, it will take in the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Martin before joining the Seine for the spectacular Opening Ceremony. Parisians and visitors to Paris Plages will have a privileged view to admire the passage ofthe Flame.
  
  
• Free swimming, every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  Free swimming at the Bassin de la Villette returns for Paris Plage 2023! 3 pools of varying depths in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side.

• La base nautique de Paris Plages, every day from 1pm to 7pm
  Kayak, Hawaiian pirogues and paddle? Come and have fun on the water with these ofni (intra-Paris floating objects), you won't be disappointed. A series of pontoons on the Quai de Loire, like a marina open to all, awaits you for pedal-boating. A 25m swimming certificate and parental permission are required for children! Don't forget to register your little ones by 12.30 p.m., otherwise we'll run out of places for the day!
  
  
• Syctom animation: Learn how to take care of the planet with Syctom's advice on sorting, reducing waste and food waste, and biowaste. Open to all ages, from July 26 to September 7, Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  
  
• Energy arts: Initiate yourself to energy arts and enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Tyrolean traverse: For thrills and spills, the tyrolean traverse is open daily from 1pm to 7pm.
  
  
• Petanque courts: Play petanque with family and friends every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., a convivial summer classic.
  
  
• Trampolines: Children aged 4 to 12 can play safely on the trampolines available every day from 1pm to 7pm.
  
  
• Le Bal Arrangé: To close Paris Disability Month and inaugurate Paris Plages as part of the Cultural Olympiad, Compagnie La Halte-Garderie presents the 5th edition of Le Bal Arrangé on July 6, from 4.30pm to 7pm.
  
  
• Urban Tennis: In partnership with Kinder Joy of Moving, children aged 5 to 12 can try their hand at this free, accessible and inclusive sport. Daily from 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 7pm. Urban wheelchair tennis on Wednesdays.
  
  
• Photo animation: Visitors will be able to immortalize their day at Paris Plages, in partnership with Mastercard. Every day from 12pm to 7pm.
  
  
• Table soccer: A table soccer area will be available every day from 1pm to 7pm, thanks to a partnership with BONZINI.
  
  
• Teq Sport: For adults and children aged 12 and over, discover Teq Sport every weekend from July 6 to September 8, from 1pm to 7pm, in partnership with TEQBALL France.

Relax and eat at Paris Plages 2024 at the Bassin de la Villette:

• Pavillon des Canaux terrace, daily from 12pm to 9pm
  Located in the heart of the Bassin de la Villette, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, the Pavillon des Canaux is THE place to relax and enjoy drinks and delicacies overlooking the basin.
  
• Cafézoïde, daily from 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Sunday
  An emblematic and friendly neighborhood venue for children aged 0 to 18, with free access and no need to book. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult.A reading area will also be available, thanks to the support of Bayard Jeunesse, Unique Héritage média, Robert Laffont and Fleurus.
  
• Picnic areas andwater fountains will also be available for Parisians who want to enjoy themselves without spending a thing!
  

Culture at Paris Plages :

• Bibliothèques Hors les Murs at the Bassin de la Villette, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  All summer long, the City of Paris libraries will be offering a friendly space for children and adults to read books, comics, manga, children's albums, books and magazines for adults, as well as individual readings on request, coloring and board games.
  
  
• A comic book library at Paris Plages, every day from 12pm to 7pm from July 16 to August 16
  The Delcourt group has set up a comic book library for young and old alike to relax on deckchairs in the space by the Bassin! Hundreds of titles from both established and new-generation authors.

Learn life-saving gestures :

• L'Espace Santé et gestes qui sauvent au Bassin de la Villette, Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 5pm
  Every year, the Direction de la Santé Publique is present at Paris Plage, offering a village dedicated to health! Introduce yourself to life-saving techniques in 30-minute sessions, accessible to children aged 10 and over.

Toilets, a security/rescue center and a national police center will be set up on the site to ensure real comfort during this family outing, which should delight young and old alike!

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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]