What to do this summer in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Ideas for outings under the stars!

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on July 16, 2024 at 01:00 p.m.
Want to make the most of summer evenings in Paris? The capital is also alive at night, and we're taking advantage of the fine weather to discover some great ideas for evening outings in and around the City of Light! Ready for evenings under the stars?

A city is beautiful at night, and this is all the more true when it comes to Paris. When evening comes, the capital wears its nickname of City of Light better than ever, and residents and tourists alike can't remain unmoved by this beautiful nocturnal landscape. Paris by night is all the more pleasant in summer, when the evening temperatures are mild, bringing a little coolness, especially during the heatwave.

And that's just as well, because during the summer season, Paris and the surrounding region offer a wide range of night-time events! Between sound and light shows, fireworks displays, open-air cinemas, festive cruises and other unusual concepts, night owls have plenty to enjoy! So, would you like to experience a summer's night dream the Parisian way? Here's everything you need to become a real night owl!

Like a lighthouse in the middle of the night, this page is here to guide you to the best concepts to discover in Paris by night this summer. And don't forget to stay tuned: this guide will be updated as we make announcements and discoveries!

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