Bassin de la villette - activities

EDF Aqua Challenge 2023: the open water swimming race returns to the Bassin de la Villette

On September 16 and 17, 2023, the EDF Aqua Challenge will take place at the Bassin de La Villette in Paris. An excellent opportunity for the French Swimming Federation to promote aquatic activities in the capital's natural environment. The races are open to all!

Paris Plages, the 2023 entertainment program

Paris Plages is back this summer from July 8 to September 3, 2023, on the banks of the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette. Entertainment, deckchairs, free swimming and relaxation await you for a great summer in Paris.

Paris Plages 2023: Free pools at the Bassin de la Villette

Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plage 2023, from July 8 to September 3, 2023! We'll be making the most of summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of varying depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side. It's your turn to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge.

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

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.

Open Swim Stars 2023, swimming across Paris at the Bassin de la Villette

The swim across Paris returns for another edition on June 17 and 18, 2023, with the Open Swim Stars race. The program features six sensational open-water events in the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal de l'Ourcq!

L'Arche Javel, Rosa Bonheur's "guinguette" pool arrives

Get ready to swim, dance and chill on the Seine, on the Port de Javel side. The "L'Arche" aquatic complex project, an extension of the Parc André Citroën, is due to open this spring. With a floating pool, balneotherapy, guinguette and dance hall spread over 4,500 square meters by the Rosa Bonheur team, this is one spot you're going to love this summer in the 15th arrondissement.

MK2 quai de Seine/Loire: two waterfront cinemas in Paris

A movie, a riverside terrace or even a boat rental ... all this is possible on the banks of the Bassin de la Villette in Paris's 20th arrondissement, where two of the MK2 cinemas are located.

Free concerts by the Orchestre de chambre de Paris to open Paris Plages 2020

To open Paris Plages, the Orchestre de chambre de Paris will take over the Berges de Seine and Bassin de la Villette on Saturday, July 18, 2020, for two free concerts featuring Clément Janequin's Cris de Paris.

Marine brunch x electro disco cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq

Les Iodés are organizing an electronic cruise and iodized brunch, on the Canal de l'Ourcq, on July 20, 2019. Arrival in Bobigny for Les Berges Sonores, part of the Eté du Canal 2019!