Where to swim in paris

Swimming in Paris and Île-de-France this summer of 2026? The lakes along the Seine and Marne confirmed

Here’s where to dive in this summer of 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France! Swimming in the Seine and Marne is making a comeback for the season, with several free, supervised spots—including some new additions. Here’s what you need to know.

A free swimming pool at the Poissonniers sports center in Paris this summer 2025

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.

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.

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.

Paris Plages 2025's free swimming pools in the Bassin de la Villette: dates

Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plages, from July 5 to August 31, 2025! You can make the most of summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of varying depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette on the Quai de la Loire side. It's up to you to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge.

Janvry beach in a charming Essonne village

In summer, Janvry isn't just a typical Hurepoix village in Essonne, it's transformed into an exotic destination thanks to "Janvry Plage". For 25 years now, long before the advent of the "Paris plage" concept, Janvry has been transforming part of its area into a veritable summer paradise, an oasis of happiness in the middle of the countryside, complete with beach and swimming facilities.

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.

Swimming in the Seine: why is it forbidden, what are the risks?

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.

Beaches and water sports activities for the Canal Summer 2023

With the summer heat, what could be better than a dip in the pool, paddling pool or even, for the luckiest among us, the sea? Well, you can't be a Parisian, so l'Eté du Canal is bringing the beach back to Paris and the Ile-de-France region all summer long.

Aqua Slide Park, the inflatable water park in Oise, Longueil Sainte Marie

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.