What to do in paris when it's hot guide

The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance

Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Heritage Days 2025 Neuilly-sur-Seine: at the heart of cinema history at the Gaumont Museum (92)

In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the Gaumont Museum is opening its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. This usually private museum preserves and restores the Gaumont company's film collections.

Les Vedettes de Paris open-air cinema overlooking the Eiffel Tower - films and reservations

Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches the second edition of its open-air cinema-flotant from August 20 to 24, 2025. We reveal the program.

Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author

The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived.

International Châteaux Day 2025: beautiful châteaux to visit in Île-de-France this weekend

This Saturday, July 19, 2025, is International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of palaces and royal residences to visit.

Pierre Hermé's gourmet ice creams for summer 2025

This summer, Pierre Hermé unveils a collection of daringly flavored ice creams and sorbets, combining original creations and emblematic fragrances. Available until August 27, 2025, these sweet treats can be enjoyed in pots, scoops or ice cream cups, particularly in tea rooms like Beaupassage.

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.

July 14, 2025 fireworks and party on the rooftop of the Hôtel Brach Paris

For a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower and the fireworks on July 14, 20259, head to the superb rooftop of the Hôtel Brach, which is offering an exclusive evening in collaboration with Maison METZGER. Shall we reserve a seat, folks?

Les parfaits glacés from Pâtisserie Rayonnance, crazy, ultra-refreshing ice creams

Every Saturday in summer, Pâtisserie Rayonnance delights with its boldly flavored parfaits glacés. Matcha, strawberry, chocolate or peach Melba: a sweet break as refined as it is original, on rue de Maubeuge. On other days, you'll love the original scoops of ice cream with Japanese accents.

Chocolaterie William Artigue's bite-sized ice creams for chocolate lovers

This summer, chocolaterie William Artigue, nestling in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, is delighting chocolate lovers with its bite-sized ice cream sticks. Three gourmet flavors, low in sugar but rich in cocoa, are now available near the Canal Saint-Martin.

Original artisanal ice creams in Paris: a frosty pop-up at La Samaritaine this summer

Throughout the summer of 2025, the Parisian department store La Samaritaine will be hosting a pop-up by Café Isaka, the famous artisanal ice-cream maker offering original Asian flavors in jars or mochis, made in Paris. We're off to the department store, on the ground floor on the Rivoli side, to chill out and sample these icy treasures.

Nina Métayer sets up her ice cream cart at Maison Colbert

All summer long, pastry chef Nina Métayer offers her homemade pots glacés on the terrace of café Clothilde. A discreet, gourmet ice-cream cart to discover in Paris's 5th arrondissement.

Christophe Louie's unusual panettone ice cream to discover in Paris this summer

How about panettone ice cream? In Paris, Christophe Louie offers an ice-cream version of his famous panettone. An original creation to be found all summer 2025 in his Haut-Marais boutique, with flavors such as vanilla and pistachio.

New artisanal and gourmet ice creams from Épicerie du Bristol by Maxence Barbot

This summer, L'Épicerie du Bristol Paris unveils an exclusive collection of artisanal ice creams, designed by pastry chef Maxence Barbot and turbinated on site. Three flavors in individual formats to be enjoyed on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré until the end of summer 2025.

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.

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.

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.

Chapon opens its 100% chocolate popsicle bar in Paris: 17 frozen recipes to discover

Maison Chapon unveils a 100% chocolate eskimo bar in Paris to be enjoyed all summer long. The program includes 17 ice-cream recipes inspired by the company's emblematic candies and tablets, all the rage for what promises to be a hot summer season. Feel like some ice cream? Why not try the parfumps? The hardest part is choosing...

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.