What to do in paris when it's too hot guide

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.

Heatwave: Paris parks and gardens open all night to beat the heat

During the summer months in Paris, the opening hours of many parks and gardens are extended until midnight. This system is in place every summer, and is particularly useful during heatwaves. At the same time, 140 green spaces remain accessible 24 hours a day all year round, offering residents night-time refuges to cool off even outside the extended opening hours.

Heatwave in Paris and Ile-de-France: the region is under orange alert this Tuesday

According to the latest bulletin from Météo France, the Île-de-France region, and therefore Paris, are under a "vigilance orange" (orange alert) this Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach almost 35 degrees.

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.

Heatwave: where to find cool rooms in Paris?

To cope with the particularly high temperatures, Parisians are looking for a little coolness, and the capital has set aside cool rooms to take refuge from the sun, in addition to parks and swimming pools open at night.

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.

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.

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...

La Courneuve Plage 2025: Parc de la Liberté transformed into a swimming spot celebrates its 20th anniversary

This summer, La Courneuve's Parc de la Liberté becomes a swimming area for La Courneuve Plage 2025. For almost a month, young and old alike can enjoy the pools, entertainment and sporting and cultural activities in a vacation atmosphere!

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.

Peak heat: metro, RER, streetcar... air-conditioned transport lines for cool travel

Travelling on public transport can be difficult in these hot weather conditions. To help you travel more comfortably, here's a summary of the metro, RER and streetcar lines that are air-conditioned.

The Louis Lumière free open-air swimming pool in Paris for summer 2025

A free swimming pool in Paris' 20th arrondissement? As it does every year, the Mairie de Paris is setting up free outdoor swimming pools to refresh and entertain you. We're off to discover the one at the Centre sportif Louis Lumière on the Porte de Bagnolet side, from July 5 to August 31, 2025.

The free Léo Lagrange swimming pool in the 12th arrondissement of Paris is back for summer 2025.

A free swimming pool for all in Paris in summer 2025? It exists, at the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement. From July 5 to August 31, 2025, this sports center will be hosting a large, free outdoor pool for young and old alike.

Free bathing on the Canal Saint-Martin returns for summer 2025

Free bathing in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin? It's possible again. Put on your swimsuit or shorts and cool off for free from July 5 to August 31, 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!

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.