What to do in paris when it's hot guide

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge adventure park for young and old alike, set in the heart of the forest and packed with fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from the age of 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Scheduled to reopen on March 29, 2025.

The Paradis des Enfants rides on the St Quentin en Yvelines leisure island!

To keep the kids entertained, head for Au Paradis des Enfants, on the leisure island of St Quentin en Yvelines. After its winter closure, the children's paradise is back with new rides: the games, rides, inflatables and Mario karting reopen for the February vacations, for moments of relaxation from €1 a ride! Paradis des Enfants remains open for all May bank holidays!

Marco Polo comedy club: one of the best comedy clubs in Paris, right in the center of Châtelet!

Located right in the heart of Paris, in the Châtelet district, the Marco Polo Comedy Club welcomes both big-name comedy stars testing out their new jokes before setting off on tour, and the next generation of French stand-up. You're guaranteed an hour of laughter as you enjoy your drink during the show, with the option of eating before or after the show at the Bistrot du Jardin restaurant, which will be delighted to welcome you.

Angiolo, the 6th arrondissement ice cream parlour that delights Saint-Germain-des-Près

Angiolo is the name of the new ice cream shop that has set up shop on the lively Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris's 6th arrondissement. We set off to discover this new-generation ice-cream parlour, which delighted us with flavours that combine simplicity and good produce.

Paris Plages 2024, the free program on the banks of the Seine

Paris Plages awaits you again this year on the Parc des Rives de Seine, but with a delayed opening date of August 6, 2024 due to the installations and entertainment for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We reveal the program for this edition.

The water playground of the Saint-Quentin en Yvelines leisure center

A refreshing playground to get the kids wet? Head for the water playground on the Île de Loisirs in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, which awaits children and parents this summer 2024, from June to September.

Project X: a huge aquapark for the whole family arrives in Cergy-Pontoise this summer (95)

This summer, the Ile de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise boasts a new aquapark, with water-based activities for the whole family, including slides, trampolines and the Xtrem Tower, a 12-metre-high floating tower!

L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris

L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries.

La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes

Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events

The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures.

The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris

Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting.

Fluctuart, the urban art center and its open-air terrace a stone's throw from Les Invalides

Fluctuart, the first floating urban art center, invites you to discover its exhibitions and rooftop all year round. An artistic spot on the Pont des Invalides, 100% free of charge, for all street art fans!

Gérard Taurin ice cream maker in Paris, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Ice-cream maker Gérard Taurin, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, opens the doors of his first ice-cream shop in Paris, at 27 rue de Lévis. Since the end of June 2023, you can enjoy delicious, exceptional ice creams, 7 days a week.

Paris parks and gardens open 24 hours a day: the list of green spaces open all night long

Did you know? In Paris, over a hundred parks and gardens are open 24 hours a day! So you can visit them at any time of day or night, and take your time, especially on sunny days, to enjoy the mild weather during a stroll under the stars!

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 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!

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.

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Kingooroo, the amusement park for children in Aubervilliers

During the school vacations, on Wednesdays or at weekends, are you looking for a place where your children can let off steam? Visit one of the region's indoor play parks, where young and old alike, aged 0 to 12, can let off steam, let off steam and, above all, have fun together for a family adventure.

The water games paddling pool of the André Malraux Park in Nanterre (92)

Would you like to play in the water? Just a stone's throw from La Défense is the green 25-hectare Parc André Malraux in Nanterre. We go there to discover the free water playground of 1,200 m² which awaits young and old alike as soon as the weather is hot all summer long.