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Heatwave: Swimming allowed in Pantin on the Ourcq Canal this weekend

A new swimming area opens to beat the heat, only for this weekend from July 10 to 12, 2026. Head to Pantin to cool off in the Ourcq Canal!

Garges Plage 2026: water games, inflatable attractions and free activities in Garges (Val-d'Oise) in July

Join us at the Fort de Stains Leisure Park from July 13 to 26, 2026: a lineup of sport and festive activities open to everyone.

Hollande Ponds: the free riverside guinguette beach with no swimming in Yvelines has reopened.

The Étangs de Hollande beach reopens this Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Yvelines (78), after several days of closure caused by storms. We set out to explore the site, from hot sand to deck chairs, inflatable castles, a guinguette, and a free sunset concert that await you through August 30, 2026.

Houilles Beach 2026: The free summer program to swim all summer long

From July 11 to August 23, 2026, Houilles will transform into a seaside resort, offering free activities and swimming during the height of the summer holidays. This year’s theme centers on the Americas, a tribute to travel without even leaving Île-de-France.

Hérouval Park: a nature-filled, family-friendly day out near Paris

Located in Gisors, less than an hour from Paris, Hérouval Park offers a day of outdoor leisure with games, a beach, a mini-farm, a miniature train, family-friendly attractions and picnic areas.

Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois

Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats.

Concerts and Water Fountain Shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud this weekend

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns this weekend, June 13–14, 2026, to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international lineup open to all. And with the weather set to be perfect, it’s the moment to enjoy it!

Janvry Beach 2026 in a charming village in Essonne

Janvry Plage lays out its fine sand, its palm trees, and its large pool in the heart of a village in Essonne, in the Chevreuse Valley. This summer oasis in the countryside reopens from June 27, 2026, for over two months of relaxation.

Noisy Plage 2026: Free activities and summer swimming in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Bringing the beach to Île-de-France? The bets are on! This summer, the action centers on Noisy-le-Grand for Noisy Plage, a summer venue offering free activities to enjoy throughout the long holidays.

L'Isle-Adam Beach: France's biggest river beach opens for summer 2026

The L'Isle-Adam beach, the largest river beach in France, reopens its pools in Val-d'Oise for summer 2026. On the banks of the Oise, this expansive seaside complex has welcomed swimmers on weekends since June 6, and will be open daily from July 1 to August 31.

Meaux Beach 2026: the summer seaside with swimming and activities at Meaux-les-Bains (77)

Meaux Plage transforms the banks of the Marne into a true seaside resort each summer, with supervised swimming and activities at Meaux-les-Bains in Seine-et-Marne. Mark your calendars for July 5 to August 23, 2026, for a moment with your feet in the sand. Free for residents of the metropolitan area, it’s the smart way to feel on vacation without traveling far this summer. We’ve got all the details.

Clamart Beach 2026: water games, swimming and activities all summer long in Clamart

From July 18 to August 9, 2026, Clamart Beach reopens its doors, letting you feel like you’re on vacation without leaving Hauts-de-Seine. The lineup includes a pool, water games, and activities for everyone.

The Ile de loisirs de Créteil (94), the perfect spot for a day of swimming in the open air

The Base de loisirs de Créteil in the Val-de-Marne region of France welcomes you for a relaxing day out with the whole family. With its nautical base, wave pool, Maison de la Nature and accrobranche, it's the ideal setting for a day's outdoor fun!

Some drinking-water fountains in Paris now dispense sparkling water. Where can you find them?

Are you on Team Sparkling Water? Believe it or not, the city’s drinking fountains offer more than just still water. All year round, take advantage of the effervescent fountains that dot Paris to fill your bottle with this cool water—bubbles included.

Heat wave in Paris: where to find cool spots to beat the heat?

As an early heat wave hits France in May 2026, Paris is reminding people of its cool spots. Parks, museums, libraries, swimming pools, fountains, air-conditioned spaces, and religious buildings: more than 1,400 venues offer a cool respite in the capital.

Hot-weather tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92), every summer.

At Parc des Chanteraines, we make the most of the free water play areas every summer, right in the park that spans Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers. Grab your swimsuit, we’re off to cool off!

Buthiers, the leisure island with swimming and sporting activities in the Fontainebleau Forest

A tree-top adventure course, a swimming complex, a multi-sport space, a mountain-bike trail... The Buthiers leisure base stands as one of the region’s most complete facilities in Seine-et-Marne: perfect for a family outing or a get-together with friends on sunny days.

Etampes (91): the leisure island with a pool, a toboggan run and a treetop adventure park.

Want a day out in the great outdoors? Head to the Île de Loisirs d'Étampes to enjoy mini-golf, the pony club, the treetop adventure course, and the big zip lines... In short, for a sporty yet playful outing, it's a family trip!

The Boucles de Seine leisure island (78): swimming, beach, treetop adventures, and water sports

Near Moisson, in the Yvelines department, the leisure island offers a beautiful beach where you can swim all summer long. There, you’ll also find a wide range of sports and nautical activities, plus a treetop adventure course to discover.

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.