Bassin de la villette

Paris Plages 2026: Free swimming pools at the Bassin de la Villette

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.

Paris Plages 2026: six free swimming spots to take a dip in Paris

In the thick of the summer holidays, from July 4 to August 30, 2026, Paris Plages makes its grand return, unveiling an edition that puts the United States in the spotlight. We’ll take the opportunity to cool off with a dip at the many swimming spots open for the occasion, all summer long.

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.

Open Swim Stars 2026: open-water races at the Bassin de la Villette and along the Ourcq Canal

The Paris Swim Crossing is back for another edition on July 11–12, 2026, headlined by the Open Swim Stars race. The lineup features five open-water events around the Bassin de la Villette and the Ourcq Canal!

Bal arrangé: the inclusive party that puts disabled people in the spotlight this summer

The bal arrangé is back on July 5, 2025: every year, this great dance party brings together disabled and able-bodied people for a festive and popular event, open to all free of charge.

Special offers: free canoe, kayak and rowing lessons and introductory courses at La Villette

In the 19th arrondissement, don your swimsuit or neoprene wetsuit if the temperature warms up: 45 minutes of water sports initiation or practice, in the heart of the Bassin de la Villette.

L'Ourcq, Grand Paris culturel et créatif: the neighborhood party on 4 kilometers of canal

From La Villette to Bobigny, the Canal de l'Ourcq has become a veritable living space over the years, and invites you to celebrate the neighborhood that surrounds it on June 15, 2024, through 30 cultural venues, over four kilometers!

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!

Marin d'Eau Douce - electric boat rental on the canals of Paris

Do you dream of cruising the canals of Paris? Marin d'Eau Douce makes your dream come true with its electric boat rental service... Cast off!!!