Does sitting in a deckchair reading a book by the water appeal to you? No need to travel very far: from 6 July to 8 September 2024, Paris is a beach!
Created in 2002, the Paris Plages event offers Parisians and visitors free access to relaxation and leisure facilities during the hot summer months. Cool lawns, parasols, deckchairs, palm trees, cultural and sporting activities, as well as swimming: there's everything you need to cool off and enjoy the warm weather.
Previously held 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 the added attraction of the Canal Saint-Martin. As the summer season promises to be sunnier than ever, Paris is rolling out its seaside charm, while greening up areas for leisure and relaxation. In 2024, in a nod to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris Plages will have six temporary swimming spots in different areas of the capital, and the Games terrace at City Hall will be open from 14 to 23 July, then from 13 to 28 August 2024.
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In 2024, Paris Plages returns to Parc Rives de Seine from 6 August to 8 September, after the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. From the Pont des Arts to the Pont de Sully on the right bank, the Parc Rives de Seine offers exceptional views of Paris's historic monuments, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. During Paris Plages, strollers can take to the many lawns and wooden terraces to enjoy an exceptional and atypical setting, surrounded by palm trees and parasols. A seaside atmosphere guaranteed!
The BHML (libraries outside the walls) will be lending out books and comics, as well as giant games, table football and fog machines, so that the youngest visitors can have fun while staying cool. There will also be open-air exhibitions.
Note that the open-air film festival Dolcevita-sur-Seine will be held exceptionally from 12 to 16 July 2024 at the Arènes de Lutèce and the square Capitan.
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From 6 July 2024, enjoy the giant swimming area at Paris Plages! Located on the Quai de Loire on the Canal de l'Ourcq, it comprises 3 pools of varying depths to suit accompanied children, people with reduced mobility and amateur or experienced swimmers.
On the quayside, bungalows, showers and toilets allow everyone to change into their swimming gear, while refreshment stands and ice-cream parlours await visitors in search of a refreshing drink.
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A new location for Paris Plages 2024, the Croisette at the Canal Saint-Martin takes the public on a stroll along both banks of the canal with a series of terraces and beaches open from 6 July to September.
From 6 July, six temporary swimming areas will be open free of charge at various locations in Paris. As well as safe swimming areas, there will also be sports and fun activities to enjoy.
