Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2023, free activities for young and old

Published by My de Sortiraparis, Margot de Sortiraparis · Published on July 5th, 2023 at 05:50 p.m.
For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette comes alive from July 8 to September 3, 2023. On the program? Swimming in the basin, pedal-boating, sports - here's a great opportunity to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports for free, or to take an unusual stroll along the Canal.

The not-to-be-missedsummer event in the capital is Paris Plages: with its various places to sunbathe and enjoy free activities, it's the place to come with family, friends or solo to take a sports class, chill out, read a book, swim...

On the Bassin de la Villette, Paris Plages offers a great program throughout the summer vacations, from July 8 to September 3, 2023: pedal-boat and kayak hire at the nautical base, free open-air swimming, dance classes every evening, free fitness activities, games library and open-air library... But also trampolines, merry-go-rounds, slides, zip-lines, etc. Paris Plages is the place to be this summer 2023, whether you're looking for an afternoon in the open air, a day out with a picnic or a family outing!

The Paris Plages 2023 program, Bassin de la Villette side:

  • Free swimming, every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    Free swimming at the Bassin de la Villette returns for Paris Plage 2023! We're back with 3 pools of varying depths in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side.
  • Paris Plages nautical base, daily from 1pm to 8pm
    Kayak, Hawaiian pirogues and paddle? Come and have fun on the water with these ofni (intra-Paris floating objects), you won't be disappointed. A series of pontoons on the Quai de Loire, like a marina open to all, awaits you for pedal-boating. A 25m swimming certificate and parental permission are required for children! Don't forget to sign up your little ones at 12.30 p.m., otherwise there won't be any places left for the day!
  • Dance classes, every day from 5pm to 8pm
    The Paris Salsa association invites you to discover or rediscover a different dance style every evening.
  • Poetic consultations at the Bassin de la Villette, Saturday August 6 and 20, 2022, 3pm to 7pm
    Every Saturday from 3pm to 7pm, actors, dancers and musicians from the Théâtre de la Ville de Paris offer you Poetic Consultations. Sit back and enjoy the freshness of the quays of the Seine or La Villette while chatting with an artist, listen to the poem he or she has chosen for you and leave with your own poetic prescription... For a summer full of poetry! Duration: 20 minutes. Free and open to all, no reservation required.
  • LudoMouv' - Bassin de la Villette
    Come and discover this play area open to all, parents and children alike, and run by games professionals. From board games to construction games, there's something for everyone!
  • Climbing at the Bassin de la Villette, every day from 1pm to 7pm
    As part of Paris Plages, a climbing wall is open to children aged 6 to 13 all summer long at the Bassin de la Villette.
  • Trampoline at Bassin de la Villette, daily from 1pm to 7pm
    At the heart of the Bassin de la Villette water park, children have access to three trampolines of different sizes. Sport and fun in one...
  • Pétanque every day from 1pm to 8pm
    All summer long, enjoy free access to pétanque at the Bassin de la Villette! Free loan of petanque games in exchange for ID.
  • Energetic arts every day from 10am to 12pmFora tonic wake-up call, join our Tai Chi, Do In and other energetic arts classes every morning...
  • Table soccer every day from 1pm to 7pm
    This summer, as part of Paris Plages, play table soccer freely at the Bassin de la Villette.
  • Ludo Plages, every day from 1pm to 7pm
    Activities for young children based on the Nautilus beach club concept:
    - Underwater elements
    - Children's zip-line 20 m
    - Balance poles
    - Net
    - Beam
    - Climbing pan
    - Slide
  • Carousel at the Bassin de la Villette, a free carousel for children aged 5 to 12, set up at the Bassin de la Villette. Daily from 1pm to 7pm.
  • Bal arrangé, dansons tous ensemble à la guinguette de Paris Plages, Saturday July 8 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
    The dance company La Halte Garderie invites you to the Bal Arrangé: a large, inclusive, participatory, festive, supportive and free dance gathering!
  • Introduction to Urban Tennis, daily from 3pm to 7pm
    This summer, as part of the Ferrero Group's "Kinder Joy of Moving" program, discover Urban Tennis on the quays of the Bassin de la Villette: a free sport, accessible to all and played everywhere. Accompanied and supervised by sports instructors, children will be equipped with rackets and foam balls to take part in Urban Tennis discovery workshops, as well as tennis awareness sessions for all!

Rest and eat at Paris Plages 2023, bassin de la Villette :

  • Pavillon des Canaux terrace, daily from 12pm to 9pm
    Located in the heart of the Bassin de la Villette, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, the Pavillon des Canaux is THE place to relax and enjoy drinks and delicacies overlooking the basin.
  • Cafézoïde, daily from 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Sunday
    Cafézoïde has become THE place to be for parents (and almost no longer for children!). With tables in the shade, books, games, badminton, table soccer and creative workshops, this tea room is a must at Paris Plages to relax without fear of disturbing.
  • Picnic areas and water fountains will also be provided for Parisians who want to enjoy themselves without spending a thing!

Culture at Paris Plages 2023, Bassin de la Villette:

  • Bibliothèques Hors les Murs at the Bassin de la Villette, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
    All summer long, the City of Paris libraries will be offering a convivial space for children and adults to read books, comics, manga, children's albums, books and magazines for adults, as well as individual readings on request, coloring pages and board games.

  • A Bédéthèque at Paris Plages, Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    A comic book library for young and old to relax on on the deckchairs by the Bassin! Hundreds of titles from both established and new-generation authors. This year, creative workshops in coloring, designing Artoys, creating characters and comic strips... are also on offer.

Find out more about Paris and get help at Paris Plages 2023, bassin de la Villette :

  • Village Santé at Bassin de la Villette, Tuesday to Saturday, 1pm to 7pm
    Every year, the Direction de la Santé Publique (Public Health Department) is present at Paris Plage, to offer a health village! They will be offering activities and workshops for Parisians of all ages.
  • Secours Populaire at Paris Plages, daily from 2pm to 7pm
    Ping-pong; table soccer; drawing, make-up and magic workshops; numerous sports initiations in partnership with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games... the Secours Populaire de Paris animators await you all!
  • Learn or brush up on life-saving techniques, every day from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    You could be the future first-aiders of the Games! Come to Paris Plages to learn life-saving techniques.


Toilets, a first-aid center and a national police center will be set up on site to ensure the comfort of this family outing, which should delight young and old alike!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 8th, 2023 to September 3rd, 2023

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    Location

    Quai de la Seine
    75019 Paris 19

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.paris.fr

    More information
    Open from 10am to 10pm, with late-night opening until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

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