What to do in paris in summer guide

Carnaval Tropical de Paris 2025 on the Champs-Elysées, photos

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital this Sunday, July 6, 2025. This colorful parade took over the Champs Élysées avenue, and despite the rain, participants marched with their energy intact. For its 25th anniversary and the France-Brazil year, the theme was "Amazonies".

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.

Grand Palais d'été: festivities and events bring the Grand Palais to life in fine weather

Summer in Paris is magical: the Grand Palais is offering a special, festive program from June 6 to August 31, 2025. Find out what's in store!

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?

Montreuil Estivale 2025: free events, concerts and open-air cinema all summer long (93)

Making the most of summer in Montreuil is easy during the summer vacations: with a packed program to please young and old alike, summer promises to be fast-paced, sporty and fun in the 93!

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.

Balenciaga by Demna: the free fashion exhibition at Kering Group headquarters

Balenciaga moves to the heart of the 7th arrondissement, within the walls of Kering's headquarters, for an exhibition celebrating ten years of fashion by Demna. From June 26 to July 9, 2025, "Balenciaga par Demna" retraces a decade of subversive, sculptural creations. A free event not to be missed during Paris Fashion Week!

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.

L'Eté audonien 2025: fill up on free events this summer at Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

From Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be going into "summer" mode with a great program that will appeal to young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular dance, swimming pool and water games, urban beach...

Paris Sport Dimanches 2025: free summer sports lessons in parks and sports centers

Want to take advantage of free sports lessons? Paris Sport Dimanches awaits you every Sunday until September for free sports sessions with no registration required!

Where to swim in Yvelines this summer 2025: beaches and aquatic centers in 78

Looking for the best beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? We've put together a list of the best places in 78 to cool off this summer of 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!

L'Île Saint-Denis Plage 2025: free activities, concerts and family evenings on the island (93)

From July 9 to 26, 2025, Île Saint-Denis will be in vacation mode, with something for everyone. Spend the day with family and friends, enjoying free activities on Île Saint-Denis Plage 2025!

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.

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.