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Paris Plages 2025

Every summer, the Seine riverbanks and the Villette canal basin turn into a summer beach resort.

Want to curl up with a book on a deckchair by the water? No need to travel miles: from 5 July to 31 August 2025, Paris is turning into a beach!
Launched in 2002, the Paris Plages event offers Parisians and visitors free access to relaxation and leisure areas during the summer heat. Cool lawns, parasols, deckchairs, palm trees, cultural and sporting activities, and even swimming: everything you need to cool off and enjoy the sunny days.

Formerly organised only on the right bank of the Seine, the event now extends to the Parc Rives de Seine and the Bassin de la Villette, with a new addition: the Canal Saint-Martin. With the summer season shaping up to be sunnier than ever, Paris is rolling out its seaside charm while adding even more greenery to its leisure and relaxation areas. In 2025, Paris Plage will welcome three new natural swimming sites in different parts of the capital: at Bras Marie (Paris Centre), Bras de Grenelle (Paris 15th arrondissement) and Quai de Bercy (Paris 12th arrondissement).

A 2025 edition in the colours of Brazil

Paris Plages 2025 is part of the France-Brazil Season, a major cultural event celebrating artistic, musical and festive exchanges between the two countries. As part of this, several events, concerts and workshops will showcase the richness of Brazilian culture. Samba, capoeira, street art and tropical cuisine will punctuate the Parisian summer.

Numerous events will take place at various venues, inviting visitors to travel to the heart of Brazil without leaving the banks of the Seine.

Starting on 6 July, the Paris Tropical Carnival will bring the Champs-Élysées to life with a colourful parade featuring orchestras, dancers, Brazilian floats and carnival groups: a spectacular popular festival just a stone's throw from the banks of the Seine.

At the same time, the Paris l'Été festival, which has a strong presence on the quays and in public spaces throughout Paris, is this year honouring the artistic scene of Rio de Janeiro with shows and performances accessible to all.

Finally, visitors to Paris Plages can continue their cultural immersion with three major exhibitions close to the sites:

Paris Plages 2017 - Parc Rives de Seine © DR
 © DR
Paris Plages 2017 - Bassins canal de l'Ourcq © Mairie de Paris
© Mairie de Paris
© Barbaud
Paris Plages 2024 - Baby-foot au Bassin de la Villette
© Jean-Baptiste Gurliat - Ville de Paris
Paris Plages 2024 - Ombrière détail Rives de Seine
© Valentin Chesneau - Ville de Paris
Paris Plages 2024 - Baignade Bassin de la Villette - Enfant Plongeant
© Joséphine Brueder - Ville de Paris

Paris Plages locations and activities in 2025

In 2025, Parc Rives de Seine will resume its summer activities after the Olympic Games opening ceremony. From the Pont des Arts to the Pont de Sully on the right bank, the Parc Rives de Seine offers a panoramic view of Paris' most beautiful monuments, such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. This space offers lawns, wooden beaches, deckchairs, palm trees and a unique seaside atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Some activities and entertainment organised at the Parc Rives de Seine during Paris Plages 2025:

  • Dance and fitness: Swedish gym, but also yoga, Pilates, sophrology, Pilates Fusion, Ballet Sculpt, etc.
  • Bibliothèques Hors les Murs (books, comics, giant games, misters)
  • Outdoor exhibitions
  • Free board game rental: giant chess boards, Connect 4, Memory, giant dominoes, Jeu de la Grenouille (Frog Game)...
  • Petanque, table football, energy arts classes throughout Paris Plages
  • Petanque courts, table football and energy arts classes

Please note that the open-air film festival Dolcevita-sur-Seine will be back from 4 to 8 July 2025 at the Arènes de Lutèce and Square Capitan.

Discover the Beach Club Mercredi Addams: a unique immersive space open from 1 to 31 August on the banks of the Seine opposite the Louvre, on the Promenade Edouard Glissant in Paris's 7th arrondissement. To mark the launch of season 2 of Wednesday on Netflix, this free event covers nearly 1,000 m² and offers a beach volleyball court, ping-pong tables, comfortable deckchairs, an immersive photo booth, and a rich programme of entertainment, including live concerts, cosplay contests and meditation sessions. A summer event for the whole family, combining relaxation, creativity and immersion in the unique world of Wednesday Addams.

From 6 July to 31 August 2025, enjoy the giant swimming area at Paris Plages! Located on the quai de Loire of the Canal de l'Ourcq, it consists of three pools of different depths to suit accompanied children, people with reduced mobility, and amateur and experienced swimmers alike.
On the quay, there are bungalows, showers and toilets so that everyone can get changed, and refreshment stands and ice cream parlours await visitors looking to cool off.

Some of the activities and entertainment organised at the Bassin de la Villette during Paris Plages 2024:

  • Dance entertainment throughout Paris Plages
  • Carousel for children aged 2 to 12 throughout Paris Plages
  • Kids' club: a 20-metre zip line for children aged 7 to 17, balance beams, nets, a beam and a climbing wall and a slide, throughout Paris Plages
  • Water sports (pedal boats, inflatable spheres, water bikes, children's boats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, etc.) throughout Paris Plages
  • Trampoline, pétanque and table football throughout Paris Plages
  • Swimming at La Villette, free and open to all, throughout Paris Plages

At the Canal Saint-Martin

New to the 2025 edition of Paris Plages, the Croisette du Canal Saint-Martin offers the public a stroll along both banks, with terraces and open beaches from 6 July to 31 August 2025.

Some of the activities and entertainment organised at the Canal Saint-Martin during Paris Plages 2025:

  • Point Éphémère: terrace and boules court for a friendly get-together
  • Square Eugène Varlin: energy arts classes, every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Square Jemmapes, Maria Casarès bridge: wooden beach with deckchairs and parasols for relaxing
  • Les bras Valmy and Jemmapes: relaxation and swimming areas at the Jemmapes quay
  • Swimming and beaches at the bend at the foot of the Bichat footbridge
  • Square des Récollets (Valmy): giant games area, table tennis and table football
  • Place Poulmarch: exhibition space on the quayside

Temporary swimming spots

Starting on 6 July, six temporary swimming spots will open for free in different locations in Paris. In addition to secure swimming areas, sports and recreational activities will also be offered.

  • Swimming at La Villette (Quai de La Loire, Paris 19): trampoline, table football, pétanque, basketball shooting
  • Swimming at the Louis Lumière sports centre (30 rue Louis Lumière, Paris 20): aquagym, handball, gentle gym, beach volleyball, football, Zumba, pétanque, archery, etc.
  • Swimming at the Georges Carpentier sports centre (81 boulevard Masséna, Paris 13): aquagym, fitness, trampolines, solarium, badminton, table tennis, homeball, etc.
  • Swimming at the Léo Lagrange gymnasium (68 boulevard Poniatowski, Paris 12): trampoline, table tennis, badminton, ice cream and savoury snacks, music quiz, and more.
  • Swimming at the Canal Saint-Martin (quai de Jemmapes, Paris 19)
  • Swimming at the Elisabeth sports centre (11 avenue Paul Appell, Paris 14): open-air café, cinema, video games...

Frequently asked questions

When is Paris Plages?

Paris Plages 2025 will take place from 5 July to 31 August 2025. Some areas, such as Parc Rives de Seine, will welcome visitors later, from 6 August to 8 September 2025, to allow for the installation of the Olympic Games in July. Throughout Paris Plage, numerous free activities are offered to Parisians and visitors alike.

Where is the nearest beach in Paris?

During the summer, several sites are transformed into real urban beaches as part of Paris Plage:

  • The Parc Rives de Seine (right bank, from the Pont des Arts to the Pont de Sully)
  • The Bassin de la Villette (19th arrondissement)
  • The Canal Saint-Martin, a new festive and green space
    These locations offer deckchairs, parasols, mist sprayers, cultural and sporting activities in a unique summer atmosphere in the heart of Paris.

Can you swim at Paris Plages?

Yes, swimming is possible and free during Paris Plage in several secure areas specially designed for the occasion.
The main swimming areas at Paris Plages in 2025 are:

  • The Bassin de la Villette, with three pools suitable for all ages
  • The Canal Saint-Martin (Quai de Jemmapes), a new natural swimming area
  • Other temporary sites, such as the Louis Lumière, Georges Carpentier, Léo Lagrange and Élisabeth sports centres, also offer swimming and water sports areas as part of Paris Plage.

Where to stroll along the Seine in Paris?

You can stroll along the quays of the Seine between the Pont Alexandre III and Notre-Dame, a pleasant route with views of iconic monuments. The Rives de Seine park, designed for pedestrians and cyclists, offers a peaceful and green setting. In the evening, the quays come alive with barges, open-air cafés and a friendly atmosphere.

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