Where to cool off in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Good ways to beat the heat

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis, Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by Lucas de Sortiraparis · Published on July 11th, 2023 at 03:40 p.m.
Right now it's hot in the capital, very hot, and in our corner we've been looking for the best places to cool off in Paris. From cinemas, swimming pools and beaches to bars and restaurants, we bring you the best that Paris has to offer this summer.

We've been looking forward to the warm weather, and now it's here again! Butsummer 's going to be hot, hot, hot, and we're going to be looking for something cool to do. Although it's not by the sea, Paris can take on a seaside feel for you, offering a variety of refreshing spots for your enjoyment!

From beautiful shady addresses to gourmet concepts, aquatic centers, air-conditioned cinemas and summer festivals with their feet in the water and canalside, there's no shortage of ideas for outings to counter the rising temperatures. Now that the capital and its region are in the mood for a vacation, you can escape the heat by enjoying some good times alone or with friends and family.

For young and old alike, we've come up with some cool spots to escape the heat and make the most of summer. And don't forget to hydrate regularly and protect your skin from the sun, especially during heatwaves. For the rest, follow the guide!

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Have a great summer, and keep cool!

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