Every summer, Paris Plages docks in the city and turns the capital into an urban seaside escape. Since 2002, this free summer must-see has been making waves, and for its 25th edition, it returns July 4 to August 30, 2026 with a program that smells like sunscreen and sunny days by the water.
This year, we double the refreshment with six spots to dive into the water! The must-sees bassin de la Villette, canal Saint-Martin, and parc des Rives de Seine are back, but there are also three swimming sites: the Bras Marie (Paris 4), the Bras de Grenelle (15th), and the Quai de Bercy (12th).
On the programme? Lifeguarded swimming, water activities, workshops for little deckhands, board games, books to read with your toes in the sun, exhibitions to stroll through, and a whole bunch of free activities.
What’s more, this edition 2026 is taking on American vibes! In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, Paris Plages goes full US mode. On the horizon? A program designed to spotlight American culture through a wide array of themed activities and special events, with the lineup set to be unveiled very soon.
A free climbing wall goes up along the Seine quays for Paris Plages 2026
A little bit of climbing along the Seine, interested? For Paris Plages, you and your family can tackle a climbing wall during free, open-to-all sessions starting July 4, 2026. [Read more]
Swimming in Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin: what you need to know before you go
Swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal is permitted in Paris within a designated zone of the Récollets basin. Hours, access, free entry, safety rules: here are the practical details you need to know before you head there. [Read more]
Swimming at Canal Saint-Martin opens for the summer.
Swimming opens free to the Récollets basin in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, starting this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The city will permit supervised swims in the Canal Saint-Martin during every heatwave this summer. [Read more]
Baignade dans la Marne : Les Rives de Neuilly ouvre à Neuilly-sur-Marne en Seine-Saint-Denis
Swimming in the Marne is making a comeback in Seine-Saint-Denis with the opening of the Les Rives de Paris site in Neuilly-sur-Marne, a supervised natural swimming area that will be open from July 4 to August 30, 2026. We’ve got all the details. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bras de Grenelle, in the 15th arrondissement
Summer 2026 marks the much-anticipated return of swimming in the Seine, with Paris once again shifting into sun-soaked, swim-ready mode from July 4, 2026 through the end of summer. Notably, the Bras de Grenelle swimming area stands out as the refreshing hotspot in the 15th arrondissement. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2026: Free activities, sports and entertainment at the Parc des Rives de Seine all summer long
During the height of the summer holidays, Paris Plages is back for a 2026 edition, running from July 4 to August 30. The lineup includes a host of activities and entertainment for the whole family, plus reading zones and sun loungers. [Read more]
Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement.
From July 4 to August 30, 2026, swimming reopens its doors to all budding swimmers at the Villette pools. Expect entertainment, sports activities, a nautical base and a splash pool: the lineup promises to be busy. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2026: the free program all summer long at the Bassin de la Villette
For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette is back in service: from July 4 to August 30, 2026, it will host free activities for young and old, but above all, a charming swimming spot. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts July 4, 2026
Prices
Free
