Free bathing guide

Été du Canal 2026 : plages et activités nautiques pour se baigner et se rafraîchir Canal Summer 2026: beaches and water activities to take a dip and cool off

With the summer heat in full swing, what's better than a refreshing dip in the pool, the wading pool, or—even for the luckiest among us—the sea? No matter what, if you’re a Francilien, you’re in luck: l'Été du Canal brings the beach to Paris and the Île-de-France region all summer long. Here’s where and when you can splash around during the holidays.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement.

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: 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.

Bois-le-Roi leisure center (77): free swimming and year-round sports activities.

Just a stone’s throw from the Fontainebleau forest, the Bois-le-Roi leisure complex is best known for its free swimming spot. Throughout the year, it’s also the go-to place to practice a wide range of outdoor sports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

The free Georges Carpentier open-air swimming pool returns to Paris for summer 2025

In the family of good summer deals in Paris, we note the free swimming pool at the Centre Sportif Geoges Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement. Once again this year, from July 5 to August 17, 2025, an open-air swimming pool open to all is set up for you to swim for free.

Varennes-sur-Seine leisure park, for a day of thrills and spills in Seine-et-Marne

The Varennes-sur-Seine leisure park, also known as the "Poséidon", is located in the Seine-et-Marne département: what's on the agenda? Thrills and spills for all the family and friends! Reopening at the end of April, after winter closure.

Paris 2024 Olympics: a Playground with giant screen sports activities and beach in Saint-Denis

From July 27 to September 8, the city of Saint-Denis is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with numerous events, live broadcasts and dedicated fan zones, such as at the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur, where the Playground opens its doors on this date.

The temporary swimming pool at Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve, for free bathing this summer

From the start of the summer vacations until August 11, 2024, the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93) is reopening its temporary swimming pool to the delight of children: don your swimsuit and let's dive in!

The water games paddling pool of the André Malraux Park in Nanterre (92)

Would you like to play in the water? Just a stone's throw from La Défense is the green 25-hectare Parc André Malraux in Nanterre. We go there to discover the free water playground of 1,200 m² which awaits young and old alike as soon as the weather is hot all summer long.