What to do in paris in summer guide

Swimming in the Val-de-Marne: the two sites in Joinville and Maisons-Alfort are now open

This summer, Val-de-Marne is relaunching open-water swimming with the first two sites in Maisons-Alfort and Joinville-le-Pont, a first since 1970. By 2026, fourteen zones will be accessible on the Marne and Seine rivers, supported by an ambitious environmental project in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games. We tell you all about it.

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.

Pedone, the famous Italian ice cream maker, opens its first store in Paris 1st district

Pedone opens its very first Parisian boutique in the 1st arrondissement, bringing with it a breath of Dolce Vita. Right in the heart of the Palais-Royal district, this iconic Italian ice cream house, founded in 1959, offers its exceptional artisanal ice creams, where everything from the ice creams to the cones is homemade in front of you. We tested it and tell you all about it.

Grand Bal BrasilBrazil: a popular Brazilian-style festival at the Grand Palais this summer

Samba and bossa nova tunes resonate in the Grand Palais: on July 5, 2025, come and celebrate free of charge with the Grand Bal BrasilBrésil.

Wam Park Rambouillet water park: activities and free swimming in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Étangs de Hollande leisure park, which is getting a facelift. Not only is access free, but a new inflatable water park, Water Games, has also been installed. Pedalos, canoes, paddles and fine sand also await you. All of which promises a lively summer swimming season.

Summer at Citéco: free weekends for all at the museum

Citéco, the museum of economics in Paris, is free every weekend during the summer of 2025, from July 19 to August 17! The perfect way to spend an exciting, artistic summer.

La Plage des Jeux de Nanterre 2025: a summer with your feet in the sand in the 92 region

Like every summer, Nanterre beach is back, with sports activities, relaxation areas and, above all, a large sandy beach.

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.

Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long.

Free open-air cinema: a gastronomic program at Quai Branly

Attention lovers of Studio Ghibli animated films! This summer, from July 10 to August 3, 2025, the Musée du Quai Branly is offering free outdoor cinema screenings as part of Jardin d'été!

Jardins ouverts 2025: events and installations in 200 parks in Île-de-France this summer

Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns this summer 2025. From July 5 to August 31, Parisians can enjoy two months of artistic installations and cultural events in parks and gardens near their homes.

Copaca'Bagneux: the summer program with open-air cinema and entertainment in Bagneux (92)

From July 5 to August 1, 2025, the town of Bagneux is rolling out its summer resort, with a great free program for the whole family.

Xiazhi Festival, the Asian Summer Solstice Festival Paris 6th arrondissement

Festival Xiazhi, the Asian Summer Solstice Festival, returns for its 2nd edition on Sunday June 22, 2025 at Espace de Nesle in Paris' 6th arrondissement. A day to discover the diversity of Asian cultures through concerts, tea, mahjong, calligraphy and designer stalls.

Silhouette 2025: the open-air short film festival returns to Butte du Chapeau Rouge

The Silhouette festival returns for its 24th edition at the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 29 to September 6, 2025. On the program? Several evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates.

Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau

Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out.

Le Bel été 2025: the free summer programme of events at Parc Georges-Valbon

From July 9 to 27, 2025, the Parc Georges-Valbon promises you a great summer, with tons of free activities: concerts, sports initiations, an ephemeral beach... for the whole family!

Ici Vietnam 2025, Food market and Book Vietnamese festival, this Saturday Paris 5e

"Ici Vietnam", the Food and Book Market celebrating Vietnamese culture and gastronomy, returns for its 5th edition on Saturday June 14, 2025, Place Monge in the 5th arrondissement. Don't miss out on this free, open-access festival to delight body and mind.

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is now open.

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors for the 2025 summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau in the 77 region of France, at the Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedal boats. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot for fun with family and friends. And this year, admission is free!

La Fête des Loges 2025, the funfair returns to Saint-Germain en Laye, full programme

The Fête des Loges returns to the beautiful forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines from June 27 to August 17, 2025. And admission is free again this year. For over 300 years, thrill rides, merry-go-rounds, shows and water games have been waiting for young and old alike, just 20 minutes from Paris, in a beautiful setting accessible by public transport!