Free bathing guide

Swimming in Paris and Île-de-France this summer of 2026? The lakes along the Seine and Marne confirmed

Here’s where to dive in this summer of 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France! Swimming in the Seine and Marne is making a comeback for the season, with several free, supervised spots—including some new additions. Here’s what you need to know.

Swimming in the Seine: discover the new local spot for summer dips, replacing the Bras Marie.

Since 2025, taking a dip in the Seine has become a summer tradition for Parisians. For the 2026 season, three free and safe swimming zones are opening their doors: while Bercy and Grenelle remain popular fixtures, the Bras Marie basin has relocated downstream to a new spot between the Pont Louis-Philippe and the Pont Marie.

Free swimming in the Seine in Paris: the Bras Marie, opposite the Île Saint-Louis for summer 2025

Swimming in the Seine for all is now a reality! The Bras Marie, opposite the Île-Saint-Louis, is one of the spots where you can swim in the center of the capital. Accessible free of charge, this site allows us to swim in the famous Parisian river while admiring the historic heart of the capital.

Le bassin du parc Diderot: free swimming, pedal-boating and paddle-boarding in August in Pantin (93)

From August 5 to 31, 2025, the Parc Diderot pool will once again welcome summer swimmers, as Pantin's free swimming spot, not forgetting the water park on Place de la Pointe.

Meaux Plage 2025: a summer beach with free swimming and entertainment in Meaux-les-Bains (77)

Meaux Plage is back in action from July 5 to August 24 2025, to the delight of young and old alike. What's on the agenda? Free swimming in the Marne River and a variety of activities for residents of Meaux and the surrounding area.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris? The Bercy site, in the 12th arrondissement, for summer 2025

This summer, the general public will finally be able to swim in the Seine in Paris. Among the new bathing sites is Bercy, in the capital's 12th arrondissement. We tell you more about this free spot, which should refresh Parisians of all ages.

Base de loisirs de Bois-le-Roi (77): free swimming and unlimited sports activities

The Base de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, in the Seine-et-Marne département, awaits you for a full range of outdoor activities, including free swimming in summer, golf and tennis. Located on the banks of the Seine, with direct access to the Fontainebleau forest, this 73-hectare leisure park is the ideal spot for relaxation, sport and family fun.

Plessis Plage 2025, summer activities with water games and swimming, at Plessis-Robinson (92)

Le Plessis Plage is back from Tuesday, July 15 to Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Jardin de Robinson, to the delight of residents of Plessis-Robinson and beyond. Enjoy a refreshing swim with family and friends.

L'Eté audonien 2025: fill up on free events this summer at Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

From Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be going into "summer" mode with a great program that will appeal to young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular dance, swimming pool and water games, urban beach...

Garges Plage 2025, the festival returns to the Fort de Stains leisure park in the summer of 2025

Join us at the Parc de loisirs du Fort de Stains from July 8 to July 21, 2024 for Garges Plage, the summer event not to be missed, with plenty of entertainment on the program. It's certain that young and old alike won't have time to get bored in Garges!

Big Jump: Parisians invited to jump into the Marne and Seine rivers over the July 14th weekend

Feel like cooling off on July 13, 2025? The Greater Paris metropolitan area is organizing a "Big Jump", an event that invites the people of the Paris region to jump into the water along the Marne River, to show its attachment to the aquatic environment.

Swimming in the Val-de-Marne: the two sites in Joinville and Maisons-Alfort are now open

This summer, Val-de-Marne is relaunching open-water swimming with the first two sites in Maisons-Alfort and Joinville-le-Pont, a first since 1970. By 2026, fourteen zones will be accessible on the Marne and Seine rivers, supported by an ambitious environmental project in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games. We tell you all about it.

A free swimming pool at the Poissonniers sports center in Paris this summer 2025

As summer heats up, it's time to make the most of Paris's ephemeral pools, free of charge. Let's go for a swim at the Centre Sportif des Poissonniers in the 18th arrondissement, from July 5 to August 17, 2025.

Free swimming and summer entertainment at the Jules Noël sports village, Paris 14th arrondissement

From July 5 to August 17, 2025, enjoy a free swimming pool, sports activities and an open-air cinema evening at the Jules Noël sports village, Paris 14th.

La Courneuve Plage 2025: Parc de la Liberté transformed into a swimming spot celebrates its 20th anniversary

This summer, La Courneuve's Parc de la Liberté becomes a swimming area for La Courneuve Plage 2025. For almost a month, young and old alike can enjoy the pools, entertainment and sporting and cultural activities in a vacation atmosphere!

Wam Park Rambouillet water park: activities and free swimming in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Étangs de Hollande leisure park, which is getting a facelift. Not only is access free, but a new inflatable water park, Water Games, has also been installed. Pedalos, canoes, paddles and fine sand also await you. All of which promises a lively summer swimming season.

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!

Family tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92) this summer 2025

The Parc des Chanteraines, located between Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, offers free water games for children and their parents all summer long. This verdant park on the banks of the Seine in Hauts-de-Seine (92) is the ideal place to cool off when the weather gets too hot.

Le Bel été 2025: the free summer programme of events at Parc Georges-Valbon

From July 9 to 27, 2025, the Parc Georges-Valbon promises you a great summer, with tons of free activities: concerts, sports initiations, an ephemeral beach... for the whole family!

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris? Le Bras Grenelle, in the 15th arrondissement, for summer 2025

Summer 2025 marks the grand return of swimming in the Seine, a first in nearly a century! Thanks to the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Paris goes into riverside mode from July 5 to August 31. And it's off to a great start with the Grenelle bathing area, a refreshing new spot in the 15th arrondissement!