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.
Janvry Plage lays out its fine sand, its palm trees, and its large pool in the heart of a village in Essonne, in the Chevreuse Valley. This summer oasis in the countryside reopens from June 27, 2026, for over two months of relaxation.
Swimming in the Seine and the Marne is staging a big comeback this summer, with eight supervised sites, including three in Paris and a brand-new spot in Seine-Saint-Denis. They welcome bathers from June 20 for some, and July 4 for others, through the end of August 2026.
With the summer heat in full swing, what's better than a refreshing dip in the pool, the wading pool, or—even for the luckiest among us—the sea? No matter what, if you’re a Francilien, you’re in luck: l'Été du Canal brings the beach to Paris and the Île-de-France region all summer long. Here’s where and when you can splash around during the holidays.
From July 4 to August 30, 2026, swimming reopens its doors to all budding swimmers at the Villette pools. Expect entertainment, sports activities, a nautical base and a splash pool: the lineup promises to be busy.
As summer heats up, it's time to make the most of Paris's ephemeral pools, free of charge. Let's go for a swim at the Centre Sportif des Poissonniers in the 18th arrondissement, from July 5 to August 17, 2025.
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.
In these hot summer months, with the Olympic Games just around the corner, there's an eternal question: why can't we swim in the Seine at the moment? We take stock.
Aqua Slide Park is the name of the inflatable water course located at the Longueil-Sainte-Marie water sports center in the Oise region. Just outside Paris, we're off to discover this verdant spot, ideal for swimming and having fun in the water without having to go too far.
