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Édith Piaf : balade sur les traces de la chanteuse à Paris, nos photos - 20230926 113336

A Family-Friendly Fête de la Musique 2026 on Place Edith Piaf in Paris

During Music Day celebrations, this Sunday, June 21, 2026, Edith Piaf Square will host a family-friendly, laid-back concert. Discover the lineup.

Ce grand joaillier italien se dévoile au cœur d’une exposition gratuite au Palais de Tokyo - réservations

This Italian jeweler is at the heart of a free, one-off exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — reservations

Gleaming stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern vision of jewelry: with The Revolutionary Jeweler, Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free, reservation-only exhibition, running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, revisits the Milanese house’s history through its emblematic pieces, striking imagery, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

La Caverne du Pont Neuf : le montage de l’installation géante de JR démarre à Paris

La Caverne du Pont Neuf: JR's giant installation reveals itself first from the outside — our photos

The Pont Neuf keeps evolving. Driven by JR, Paris’s oldest bridge is lining up to host La Caverne du Pont Neuf, a monumental installation conceived as an open-air immersive cavern. Optical illusions, inflatable structures, and light effects will transform the monument into a temporary mineral fault. A spectacular experience to discover from June 6 to 28, 2026, in the very heart of the capital. Opening postponed.

Nice tip: spend a Sunday paddleboarding or canoeing at the Champigny nautical base (94).

From June 7 to August 23, 2026, on select summer Sundays, the Roland-Bouchier Water Sports Center invites you to explore the Marne by canoe, kayak, rowboat, or stand-up paddleboard, along a safe and supervised route.

Visuels Parc Monceau à Paris 8e arrondissement - automne

Additional parks and gardens to stay open until midnight for Summer 2026 in Paris

Need to cool off to cope with the heat in the capital? In addition to the 140 parks already open 24/7, the City of Paris is opening 14 more until midnight, from July 4 to September 6, 2026. True islands of refreshment for Paris’s nocturnal residents.

La Course des Cafés, la course emblématique des serveurs et serveuses de retour après 13 ans

The Café Race 2026, Paris’s iconic event for waiters and waitresses

The capital’s most jaw‑dropping race is back on September 20, 2026. It’s the event for Paris’s café waiters and waitresses, who will dash off with a single goal: to run without spilling their trays, to the sound of your applause!

La Roseraie du Val-de-Marne in L’Haÿ-les-Roses, the world’s first rose garden in full bloom

Seeking the loveliest rose garden near Paris? We’re taking you to L'Haÿ-les-Roses in Val-de-Marne to discover the world’s first rose garden, founded in 1894. Part plant-collection conservatory, part Jardin Remarquable, this rose garden, open from April to September, is sure to dazzle you.

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Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Saint-Martin Canal, in the 10th arrondissement.

Swimming for free in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris is back on offer! Put on your swimsuit and head out to cool off for free starting July 4, 2026, through the end of summer!

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bras Marie swimming area in the 4th arrondissement

Swimming for all in the Seine is now a reality! Among the spots that let you swim in central Paris, the Bras Marie swimming site stands out, now located at the foot of the Pont Louis-Philippe. Free to access, the site lets you swim in the Parisian river while admiring the historic heart of the capital.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bercy site, in the 12th arrondissement.

This summer, once again, the public will be able to swim in the Seine in Paris! Among the bathing sites, the Bercy site in the 12th arrondissement of the capital will open on July 4, 2026.