What to do in Paris in July 2026?

In July, Paris celebrates summer with 14 July, Paris Plages, swimming, open-air cinema, Paris en Seine and major sporting events. A festive programme to be enjoyed throughout the capital.
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Baignade dans la Seine - Bras Marie rive droite - Pont de Sully

🔍 Swimming in the Seine: open to the public from 4 July 2026 in Paris!

From 4 July 2026, Paris will reopen swimming in the Seine with three iconic sites open to the public: Bercy, the Marie branch and the Grenelle branch. A major event, a legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

In total, 11 free, supervised swimming spots await you all summer long in the Seine and elsewhere, from the Bassin de la Villette to the Canal Saint-Martin, via various sports centres.

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Feu d'artifice 2023 Tour Eiffel - Ambiance Rose

🔍 Fireworks: a cruise on the Seine to enjoy the show!

To celebrate Bastille Day, treat yourself to an exceptional cruise on the Seine and enjoy breathtaking views of the 13 July 2026 fireworks display. A magical event on the water, where you can admire Paris’s most beautiful monuments lit up as night falls.

Several companies offer unique packages including dinner or champagne so you can experience this memorable evening right at the heart of the action. Remember to book your places in advance to sail right at the heart of this unmissable celebration.

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Vasque olympique vue de la Pyramide du Louvre

🔍 The Olympic cauldron returns to Paris on 21 June!

An iconic symbol of the Games, the Paris 2024 Cauldron is making a grand return to the Jardin des Tuileries to mark the Fête de la Musique. Through this historic event, Paris je t’aime highlights the preservation of a unique heritage at the heart of Greater Paris.

This event is an opportunity to gauge a strengthened regional dynamic and the rise of more responsible tourism. To extend the experience, discover the full report and the initiatives undertaken by local stakeholders to promote the destination on the international stage in a sustainable way.

👉 Consult the Paris je t'aime White Paper

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Paris agenda

From 6 to 11 July 2026
13 July 2026
From 18 June to 30 July 2026
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From 20 June to 23 Aug. 2026

The Tuileries Festival

Jardin des Tuileries
From 6 May to 30 Aug. 2026
From 27 May to 31 Aug. 2026

Public transport

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Useful apps for a stay in Paris

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Left-luggage services

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