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The Domaine de Saint Cloud, a huge park with many fountains near Paris

The Domaine de Saint-Cloud is the magnificent park of the now-defunct Château de Saint-Cloud. Even today, this magical place remains synonymous with festivities in the daily lives of local residents and Paris lovers alike. This historic 460-hectare park, classified as a Remarkable Garden, offers a variety of events throughout the year.

A naturist area in Paris's Bois de Vincennes until October 2025

The Bois de Vincennes naturist area is back until mid-October 2025. A great way to enjoy the sun in Paris in the simplest of clothes!

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.

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 ...

Projet X Aquapark, Cergy's water park and giant water slides, opens its doors!

Projet X Aquapark is the new water park opening its doors from June 14 to August 31, 2025. A giant 3,000 m2 aquapark, water slides and climbing walls, and a floating terrace are all on the program. With family or friends, it's the ideal spot to enjoy a cool summer vacation.

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!

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!

Free bathing on the Canal Saint-Martin returns for summer 2025

Free bathing in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin? It's possible again. Put on your swimsuit or shorts and cool off for free from July 5 to August 31, 2025.

Paris Plages 2025's free swimming pools in the Bassin de la Villette: dates

Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plages, from July 5 to August 31, 2025! You can make the most of summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of varying depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette on the Quai de la Loire side. It's up to you to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge.

Les terrasses du Petit Bain: concerts, aperitifs and deckchairs on the Seine all summer long

As soon as the sun comes out, Le Petit Bain opens its huge terrace on the banks of the Seine. Docked in the 13th arrondissement next to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, this spot offers concerts, a canteen, a terrace and deckchairs for lounging by the water.

L'Été du Canal 2025, the must-see summer festival on the canals of Paris

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And the good news is that this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 5 to August 10, 2025. On the program for this 18th edition: free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the canals.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris's largest charming mountain park

The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. For a jog, a picnic or a walk in the countryside, this large green setting is a must.

The Parc André Citroën, a refreshing break in the heart of Paris

Parc André-Citroën is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This garden offers visitors a verdant stroll through a variety of landscapes. We tell you all about it.

Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital

The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time.

Aquasplash 78 at Boucles de Seine, the inflatable water park - permanently closed

The inflatable water park returns to the Ile de loisirs des Boucles de Seine in Moisson, Yvelines. Aquasplash 78 is the name of this aquapark on the outskirts of Paris, which is back in service for your summer vacations from July 1 to August 31, 2023.

The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, an Olympic-size pool with a sunroof for sunny days

The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, a stone's throw from the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, is one of the few addresses to offer swimmers an Olympic-size pool. What's more, thanks to its sunroof, the pool can be uncovered on sunny days, giving you the chance to soak up the sun!

The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil: an ecological facility with waterslides

The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil is a must-see for swimmers in search of good swimming spots. Located on the outskirts of Paris, it features a large indoor pool, an outdoor pool for sunny days and, as an added bonus, family-friendly slides!

The Josephine Baker pool in Paris: an open-air floating pool on the Seine

Fancy a swim? We'll take you to the Josephine Baker pool, a floating spot on the stage where you can enjoy an open-air pool!

Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris

The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C.

Paris's Bois de Boulogne: one of the capital's green lungs

Along with the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de Boulogne is one of the two largest green spaces accessible by metro. Situated to the west of the capital, it's a sublime place to live, offering sublime green landscapes and a beautiful botanical heritage.