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Family: Jardin d’Acclimatation opens a pirate-themed space.

All aboard! Le Jardin d’Acclimatation unveils a new pirate-themed game activity. Ready, little sailors?

The Canal Summer 2026: the must-attend summer festival along Paris's canals, dates & program

L'Été du Canal is Paris's must-attend summer event! And great news: this beloved Parisian summer highlight is back from June 27 to August 9, 2026. This edition's lineup features free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema, and strolls along the canals.

At Kids' Paradise on the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure island: the €1 carousel!

In Île-de-France, at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Leisure Island, there is a magical place where children can laugh, play, and enjoy rides suited to their ages: Au Paradis des Enfants. It’s the cheapest park in Île-de-France, with an exceptional rate of €1 per ride.

Concerts and fountain shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud returns.

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns on June 13–14, 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international program open to everyone.

Aventure Floreval: treetop adventure, paintball and multi-activities 30 minutes from Paris

Only 30 km south of Paris, in Essonne (91), Aventure Floreval opens its doors for a new season dedicated to adventure and the great outdoors. Nestled in the heart of the forest, this expansive leisure park has become a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts, whether with family or friends. On the agenda for your day: treetop adventure courses, zip lines, Jurassic Mini-Golf, paintball, outdoor Escape Game, an animal farm… enough to keep you entertained from morning to night.

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.

Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande, the beach and free swimming in Yvelines

Discover the wonders of the Base de Loisirs des Étangs de Hollande in Les Bréviaires, in the heart of the Rambouillet forest. Fancy a beach and a swim in the green? Head for the Yvelines to sunbathe and relax in the heart of nature, in a completely renovated and redesigned base. Free swimming and an inflatable aquatic course now await you.

Paris Plages 2025: six free swimming areas and a Brazilian atmosphere all summer long!

Paris Plages 2025 returns to sunbathe the capital from July 5 to August 31, for a 24th edition of swimming, relaxation and culture. Deckchairs, palm trees and swimsuits will be set up at six Parisian spots, with this year's edition under the Brazilian sun. Summer in Paris has never been so caliente ...

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.

Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix 2025: festive evenings and refreshing attractions

L'Été Gaulois is Parc Asterix's big summer party, to be enjoyed with friends or family. From July 12 to August 30, 2025, the park extends its opening hours until 10pm, offering a festive evening of live shows, open-air entertainment and water attractions to cool off. This year's edition also includes a brand-new fireworks display on July 13 and 14, illuminating the Gaulish sky in a joyous, family-friendly atmosphere.

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.

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.

Noisy Plage 2025: free swimming and activities this summer in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Bringing the beach back to Paris Region? All bets are off! All summer long, particularly in July and August, there are numerous initiatives to bring the holiday atmosphere of beaches and seashores back to Paris and its suburbs. Noisy-le-Grand is the place to be from July 5 to 20, 2025.

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!

Plage de L'Isle-Adam: France's largest river beach open for the summer

The beach at L'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise, a veritable oasis near Paris, welcomes bathers and outdoor enthusiasts every day from June 28 to August 31. A veritable outdoor leisure base with a wide range of activities, this beach and its natural setting is a real treat to enjoy a sunny day.

Base et Île de loisirs des Boucles de Seine: beach, swimming and tree climbing in Yvelines (78)

Located in Moisson (78), the Boucles de Seine leisure park offers a myriad of summer activities from the beginning of April: beach, supervised swimming, accrobranche and much more.

Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy (77), the return of the bathing spot and its sports activities

The Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy, a 350-hectare green setting, welcomes nature lovers all year round, just 30 minutes from Paris. A wide range of activities await you, from horseback riding to golf, not forgetting the beach for swimming and the water park.

Heatwave in Paris: where can you find islands of coolness to keep the heat off?

As the heatwave settles over parts of France, Paris activates its network of "îlots de fraîcheur" (cool islands). Museums, libraries, parks, swimming pools and even churches: over 1,400 locations have been mobilized to protect residents from the heat, starting this Thursday, June 19.

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.

Jeux d'eau at Domaine national de Saint-Cloud 2025: a free aquatic extravaganza to discover

This year, on Sundays June 8 and 15 and Saturday June 14, 2025, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud is offering a refreshing stroll through its gardens, with the Jeux d'eau event. Fountains, waterfalls and basins play out an aquatic symphony, free of charge!