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From 21 June to 21 September 2025, Paris en Seine promises to bring back the spirit of celebration, joy and fraternity of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a programme of cultural and sporting events, all completely free of charge. This is the highlight of the summer in Paris, with festivals, exhibitions, sporting events and more, all linked by the Seine, the iconic river that flows through the capital and Greater Paris!
This summer 2025, Paris City Hall is THE PLACE TO BE! The 4th edition of its Open House Days, on 21 June 2025, marks the start of the Paris en Seine festivities, which will end on 21 September 2025 with the iconic Course des Cafés Parisiens.
Inaugurated on 5 June 2025 during the state visit of Brazilian President Lula, the urban forest on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville will open to the general public on 21 June 2025 for the Fête de la Musique. A unique and monumental work by American artist Obey will also be unveiled on the façade of the famous Paris City Hall, announcing the exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of COP 21 and the Summit of 1,000 Mayors: From Paris to Belém: 10 years of global action for the climate, from 21 June to 13 December 2025. From 16 July 2025, 24 large-format photographs by photojournalist Nicole LALA will be on display on the grilles of the Hôtel de Ville: LALA photographs her city, until 21 September 2025.
The Hôtel de Ville square will also host sports activities as part of Paris Plages, including a beach volleyball court. And the Fnac Live Paris festival will be held there for its 13th edition from 2 to 4 July 2025, featuring St. Vincent, Miossec, Eddy de Pretto and Olivia Ruiz, among others.
To mark the 81st anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, a commemoration ceremony is planned for 25 August 2025 on the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville.
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the Seine on board a cruise. Whether for an aperitif, a romantic dinner or a guided tour, Parisian cruises offer a unique perspective on the city's most beautiful monuments.
A timeless experience to enjoy as a couple, with family, friends or on your own!
From 5 July to 31 August 2025, Paris Plages will transform the banks of the Seine into a summer seaside resort. Sponsored by Raï, the Brazilian football star, this edition is part of the France-Brazil season, celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Once again this year, Paris Plages will be spread across three main sites: the Parc Rives de Seine, the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Martin. Numerous sporting, cultural and gastronomic events are planned, promising a unique immersion in Brazilian culture: batucadas, film screenings on the banks of the Seine, DJ sets, participatory workshops, finger food and a Brazilian food market, an inclusive opening ball, pétanque, table football, giant games, swimming areas and photographic exhibitions by Joao Farkas and Luis Braga.
The day after Paris Plages opens on 6 July 2025, the Paris Tropical Carnival will celebrate its 25th anniversary on the Champs-Élysées, where thousands of dancers, musicians and floats from overseas, Latin America and Brazil.
Organised by the City of Paris in partnership with Paris Musées and the Grand Palais Réunion des Musées Nationaux, this year's event is themed Amazonies, highlighting the cultural and geographical proximity between Brazil and France and showcasing the vital role of the Amazon as the green lung of the planet. On the programme for this anniversary edition are breathtaking performances combining samba, biguine, maracatu and gwoka, and a unique finale between the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais. The Paris Tropical Carnival also features an art competition: the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris, worth €5,000, will be awarded to the best troupe.
This year, the 14 July celebrations will pay a triple tribute: the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a tribute to the Seine and to Brazil, in connection with the 2025 France-Brazil Season.
At 9pm, the Concert de Paris will open the evening on the Champ-de-Mars with the Orchestre National de France and the Chœur et la Maîtrise de Radio France. Under the baton of François-Xavier Roth, the biggest names in classical music will perform a prestigious programme, broadcast live on France Télévisions and Radio France. At 11pm, the traditional fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower will light up the capital. The public is expected to gather at the Champ-de-Mars and the Trocadéro to enjoy a sublime pyrotechnic show. An unforgettable experience!
A year has passed since the Paris 2024 Games, and the time has come for everyone to celebrate this first anniversary in style!
On 26 July 2025 – the first anniversary of the unforgettable opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games – Paris will celebrate the Seine and the 2024 Games with a kayak and paddleboard trip down the river, water sports and games on the banks of the Seine. During this festive day, the City and the International Olympic Committee will also unveil the plans for a monument in honour of the 2024 medallists and the names of the winners. And the Olympic rings will be projected onto the Eiffel Tower on 26 and 27 July 2025. The day of 26 July 2025 will end with a giant, live, open-air and free karaoke session on the Place du Châtelet, organised by the Théâtre de la Ville: an opportunity to get together, sing and party to the tunes heard during the Games!
In 2025, Paris Plages will feature a major new development: the opening of three supervised natural swimming sites in the Seine, a first in 100 years, at Bras Marie in central Paris, Bras de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement and Bercy in the 12th arrondissement. This is a true reclamation of the Seine and a legacy of the Games that promises to delight young and old alike! The natural swimming sites at the Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement and the Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement are back this year. And six sports centres are opening their doors for free swimming: Gymnase Léo Lagrange (Paris 12th arrondissement), Centre sportif Georges Carpentier (Paris 13th arrondissement), Centre sportif Didot (Paris 14th arrondissement), Porte d'Asnières (Paris 17th arrondissement), Poissonniers Sports Centre (Paris 18th arrondissement), Stade Louis Lumière (Paris 20th arrondissement).
Several competitions and sporting events are also planned for summer 2025 in Paris:
In the Tuileries Garden, the Olympic fountain created by Mathieu Lehanneur will once again shine in the Paris sky from 21 June to 14 September 2025, while the golden statues of the opening ceremony representing ten pioneering women are to be installed during the summer in the 18th arrondissement, on Rue de la Chapelle.
Finally, in tribute to the Olympic cycling events in Montmartre, the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France, which celebrates 50 years since the first finish on the Champs-Élysées, will feature a new route that will take cyclists through the Butte Montmartre.
From 24 June to 13 September 2025, the Maison Élysée is also celebrating the first anniversary of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with an unusual and joyfully patriotic exhibition. Located opposite the Élysée Palace, this exceptional venue invites visitors to discover an immersive scenography in blue, white and red, featuring, among other things, trophy vases from the Manufacture de Sèvres, original watercolours by Solveig Alegre, gifts presented to the President of the Republic, and more. Extend the experience in the café, the mini-museum or the boutique showcasing French design. A festive, tricolour summer inspired by Olympic spirit!
Paris vibrates all summer long to the beat of festivals! Concerts in parks, DJ sets on the quays, pop-up stages in unusual venues...
The capital is transformed into a musical playground for all tastes. Don't miss the festive and eclectic events that bring the city to life throughout the season.
In addition to the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, the City of Paris is setting up around fifteen festive venues in many districts this summer. These venues - parks, squares and sports facilities - offer cultural, sporting and family activities in a friendly and joyful atmosphere. Among the highlights:
In addition, socially committed venues such as the Fabrique de la Solidarité and the Académie du Climat offer activities focusing on ecology, solidarity and social justice. The Maison des Canaux promotes socially responsible economics, while the Cité Audacieuse offers a feminist and cultural programme. The Festival des Places takes over the streets and squares of Paris with dance, participatory workshops and free shows.
Parisian museums are also participating in Paris en Seine with exhibitions, free workshops and a solidarity programme called Un été au musée ! (A summer at the museum!) for young people and vulnerable groups:
Finally, here are some major sporting events not to be missed this summer:
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Treat yourself to a getaway in the heart of the capital, combining culture, relaxation and new experiences.
