Beach

Les Sables du Cul-du-Chien: an unusual desert of fine sand in the heart of the forest in Seine-et-Marne

In Noisy-sur-École, Seine-et-Marne (77), discover a beach... without water! The "sables du cul du chien", on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, offer a nature getaway that's accessible all year round. An ideal spot for climbers, hikers and Sunday explorers!

Houilles Plages 2025, the seaside resort where you can have fun and swim all summer long in Houilles (78)

From July 10 to August 24, 2025, the town of Houilles goes into "summer" mode, transforming the Gymnase Brondani into a veritable seaside resort, offering a variety of activities for young and old alike.

Clichy Plage 2025: the summer program with swimming this summer in Clichy-sous-Bois (93)

Clichy Plage returns this summer from July 19 to August 10, 2025 on the lawn of the Mairie de Clichy-sous-Bois. For the occasion, young and old alike can enjoy swimming, inflatable games, sports activities and other summer entertainment!

La Cité Fert'CHILL: a free leisure center for the whole family at La Cité Fertile this summer

Adventure park, children's beach, treasure hunt and sports fields - there's plenty to keep the whole family busy this summer! La Cité Fertile transforms itself into a leisure park from June 8, and the best part is, it's free!

Vacations: where to go to the seaside less than 3 hours from Paris by car or train?

Paris Plages isn't the place to enjoy the waves. So for a weekend or a vacation, head for the beaches of northern France, less than three hours from Paris by car or train!

Base de Loisirs de Souppes-sur-Loing: a Blue Flag bathing beach

Discover the Souppes-sur-Loing leisure park, a verdant destination with a Pavillon Bleu-certified bathing beach. Open from June 24 to August 27, 2023, this marvel is located around Paris, on the border of the Loiret and Seine-et-Marne departments.

Coronavirus, beaches and coastline: after Brittany, Normandy asks to reopen them

Despite coronavirus, the debate on beaches could resume with greater intensity… After Brittany, it’s Normandy’s turn to ask the government, through a petition, to reopen the coastline from May 11th, after Jean Castex, aka “Mister Deconfinement”, has announced this Wednesday May 6th that beaches will reopen only on June 2nd.