What to do in paris in summer family guide

What to do in Paris this summer 2026: the cultural calendar for Paris and Greater Paris.

What to do in Paris and Greater Paris this summer? Guided tours, urban strolls with expert guides or locals who are passionate about their neighborhoods, and cruises are on offer. Plenty is planned, and some activities are free.

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In July, Jardin21—the festive, plant-powered community hub perched along the Ourcq Canal in the 19th arrondissement—extends the season with a rich and varied program. Take advantage of these sunny days to fully enjoy them: engaged initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, festive evenings, a yoga session… Everything you need to escape the city without leaving Paris! Free admission.

Gally's Mazes: embark on the grand adventure at the Saint-Cyr-l'École Farm (78)

From spring through autumn, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr-l'École reopens its labyrinths: a word to budding adventurers—you might not find your way out.

This farm in the Yvelines region offers rustic evenings with barbecues, concerts and games.

From July through September 2026, the Gally Farm in Saint-Cyr-l'École unveils a vibrant lineup, with the return of its countryside evenings for families and friends to gather around a wood-fired barbecue and a selection of board games.

Harvest Festival 2026 in Provins: parade of floats, dances and traditional activities for the whole family.

The Harvest Festival returns to Provins this Sunday, August 23, 2026. A one-of-a-kind event in France, it unfolds inside the old town walls and unveils a rural program of activities for both kids and adults.

Stag and hen parties, paintball near Paris: 20% off Loisirs Prod activities

Looking for ideas for a bachelor or bachelorette party, or a group outing near Paris? Loisirs Prod is offering its outdoor activities at 20% off with the code LPSAP20, valid until mid-August.

Vincennes Estival Club is back in action at the Château de Vincennes, here’s the program

This summer, the City of Vincennes once again turns its château into a summer club! Join us from July 10 to August 2, 2026, to discover the new edition of Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Outdoor concerts, sports activities, a playful aquatic space, an open-air cinema, and the screenings of the World Cup semifinals and final.

Val d’Europe: the must-visit shopping and leisure hotspot east of Paris

Just five minutes from the new Disney Adventure World theme park, the Val d’Europe shopping center proves to be a reliable bet for a full day of shopping, entertainment, and family outings. Boasting 190 shops and restaurants, its brand-new 13,000-square-meter indoor experience hub, Imagi Park, and the Sea Life Paris aquarium, the venue checks all the boxes. All of this is less than an hour from Paris!

La plage et baignade de Joinville-le-Pont dans le Val-de-Marne pour se rafraîchir Joinville-le-Pont's beach and swimming area in Val-de-Marne to beat the heat

Swimming in the Marne returns this summer to Joinville-le-Pont in the Val-de-Marne: the beach laid out on the marina’s sandbank has reopened its pools until August 31, 2026. Now is the time to enjoy it.

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.

Saint-Ouen’s Summer 2026: free activities, open-air cinema and a Brazilian guinguette in Saint-Ouen

From Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, the city of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is staging Été Audonien, a major summer festival featuring free activities and special evenings, designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation without leaving the city.

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.

Outdoor cinema at the Château d'Écouen: the National Museum of the Renaissance unveils its 2026 program

Each summer, the Château d'Écouen — National Museum of the Renaissance offers warm, family-friendly evenings focused on cinema, with its outdoor screenings. Discover the free films shown on August 21 and 22, 2026.

Summer Garden 2026: the free festival is back at the Quai Branly Museum.

Jardin d’été is back at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 4 to August 2, 2026, with free activities, workshops, storytelling, strolls, quizzes, and outdoor cinema.

Free outdoor cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly: the 2026 lineup

Outdoor cinema returns for free at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with a program exploring the animal world, as part of Jardin d’été.

Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Free pool and open-air cinema, sports activities at the Jules Noël Sports Center in the 14th arrondissement.

From July 4 to August 16, 2026, enjoy free access to the Jules Noël Sports Center pool, open to everyone, along with sports or arts activities and an outdoor movie night in Paris’s 14th arrondissement.

Espace Rambouillet: a forested and wildlife park to reconnect with nature

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, discover a unique Île-de-France site dedicated to European wildlife, featuring species still present in France today or once found here: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves… Also explore its aviary and raptor centre, home to over 200 birds with demonstrations of free-flight birds of prey. Not to be missed are the 1,500 m2 of giant tree-suspended trampolines or the Mission Forest playground. A offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone eager to reconnect with what truly matters: life in the living world.

The Léo Lagrange free outdoor pool for Summer 2026 in Paris's 12th arrondissement

A free pool for everyone this summer 2026 in Paris? Throughout the summer period, many public swimming spots will be open to the public, notably at the heart of the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement, from July 4 to August 30, 2026.

Paris Under the Stars: Free stargazing in the city’s parks this summer, 2026

Paris Under the Stars is back from June 27 to September 5, 2026. The French Astronomical Association organizes in the capital a series of stargazing evenings across various Parisian parks and gardens.