This summer in Paris is shaping up to be a scorcher, with heatwaves already beginning in the capital. So any good idea for cooling off with the kids is a good one. So let's take a look at some of the ways families can keep cool in the heat.
When it comes to children, and especially the little ones, you have two choices: you can opt for a hideaway to avoid exposing the little ones to too much sun, or you can opt for swimming, water games and cool corners. This summer, the city of Paris is increasing its range of refreshment facilities with the addition of new misting fountains and shaded areas. While the city already boasts 1,200 traditional fountains, 73 additional misting fountains will be installed in the streets, bringing the total to 40 more than last summer. As an added bonus, from the end of June, new swimming spots will be on offer, so stay tuned.
Leisure centres: sports and relaxation areas in Île-de-France for the 2024 season
How about a leisure park around Paris? These leisure parks with artificial beaches are the ideal solution for sunbathing, picnicking and swimming just like at the seaside, with fun activities to boot. Parisians, here's a pleasant and inexpensive solution... Take a vacation close to our capital. The editorial team presents a detailed overview of the 12 leisure islands in the Ile-de-France region, where swimming and other activities are once again waiting for you in fine weather. [Read more]
Outdoor pools in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: the top outdoor pools for summer 2023
Looking for an outdoor pool to cool off in and get a tan at the same time? We'll take you on a tour of outdoor pools in Paris and the Paris region. Here are just a few of the places to soak up the sun in the Paris region! [Read more]
Beaches, swimming and water games in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this summer 2023, the good deals
Beaches with authorized swimming exist in Paris and Ile de France. Sortiraparis can help you find the beach, lake or pool that will satisfy your need to cool off and relax this summer of 2023. When Paris and its region become a seaside resort... [Read more]
Free swimming pools and baths in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for summer 2023
The heat is on, and you are looking for a pool (with beach or deckchairs if possible) or a body of water to swim for free? To feel like you're on vacation without paying a cent, discover the great spots where it's good to bring family and friends in Paris and Ile de France. [Read more]
Parks in Paris with water sprays and misters for cooling off
Are you looking for a mister or a water jet to cool off on a hot day in Paris? The editorial team has compiled a list of the best places to run underwater and have fun with the water games and misters that will be popping up all over the capital this year. [Read more]
Inflatable water parks in and around Paris for summer 2023
Want to have fun on the water? What if you opted for an inflatable water course to combine fun with a good swim? Discover the best ways to have fun with family and friends in the cooler weather while staying close to Paris during these 2023 summer vacations. [Read more]
Summer 2023: water parks and centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region
To cool off during the fine days of summer 2023, water parks are the plan that appeals to families. With waterslides, wave pools and other games for young and old, here are a few aquaparks and aquatic centers in and around Paris! [Read more]
Spots where to practice water sports in Paris and Ile-de-France
With the arrival of summer in the Paris region, we all dream of escaping for a few hours by the water! Good news, friends: there are plenty of places around Paris to enjoy water sports and water pleasures! Leisure centers, seaside, lake or river... we'll make the tour to make your life easier. Be careful not to drink the cup! [Read more]
Summer vacations 2023: museums and exhibitions for children
For this summer of 2023, you'd like to combine relaxation and discovery for your children, to entertain them and educate them at the same time. There's nothing nicer than taking them to see adapted exhibits, immersive exhibits and all the other fun or instructive exhibits the capital has to offer. Sortiraparis has compiled a list of museums and events that will delight young and old alike. [Read more]
The top 15 children's exhibitions for the 2023 summer vacations in Paris
Looking for the best family-friendly exhibitions for the summer vacations of 2023? Whether you want to amuse, entertain, awaken or teach them about history, the capital is full of good ideas that will appeal to young and old alike. Here's our selection of the best immersive, recreational, historical or animated exhibitions to keep you and the kids entertained this summer. [Read more]
The Buthiers leisure park, a base for sporting activities in the Fontainebleau forest (77)
Notice to families! The Base de loisirs de l'ile de Buthiers is open all year round, and even more so in fine weather and during the summer season. To enjoy outdoor activities, from mini-golf to the swimming pool, not forgetting the accrobranches course, head for the leisure island! [Read more]
L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!
L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette. [Read more]
Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris
Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Paris Plages, the 2023 entertainment program
Paris Plages is back this summer from July 8 to September 3, 2023, on the banks of the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette. Entertainment, deckchairs, free swimming and relaxation await you for a great summer in Paris. [Read more]
Gaulish Summer at Parc Asterix, night-time events, banquet and refreshing vacation entertainment
Get ready for Gaulish Summer at Parc Asterix, from July 14 to September 2, 2023! Water attractions, a life-size banquet, extended opening hours and a night-time show... Everything's in place for an unforgettable summer experience. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2023: Free pools at the Bassin de la Villette
Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plage 2023, from July 8 to September 3, 2023! We'll be making 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 your turn to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge. [Read more]
Festival des Enfants, the Essarts-de-Roi funfair and amusement park for families
Le Festival des Enfants is an amusement park offering rides, inflatables and an aquatic area, located in Les Essarts-le-Rois in the Yvelines region, just past Coignières along the Nationale 10. Dedicated to children under the age of 12, this funfair awaits children throughout the summer of 2023. Don't forget your swimwear! [Read more]
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 in July and August 2023. [Read more]
Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux
What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023. [Read more]
Animations, guided tours, canoe, bike and paddle at the Fête du Canal de l'Ourcq (77)
Did you know that? The Ourcq Canal, which begins at La Villette, in the 19th arrondissement, allows you to cycle or walk to Meaux! It is about 50 kilometers long and takes you to Seine-et-Marne, where the Canal will be celebrated on the weekend of Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 2023 with a family, sports and cultural program. [Read more]
Water games at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud 2023: a free aquatic fairy tale to discover
This year, from June 4 to June 25, 2023, on certain dates and especially on Sundays, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud offers us a beautiful refreshing stroll in its gardens, with the event Jeux d'eau. Fountains, waterfalls and ponds play an aquatic symphony, to be discovered for free! [Read more]
Concerts and water games 2023: a free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud
This year, the Concerts et Jeux d'eau du Domaine de Saint-Cloud will be back from June 10 to 11, 2023. On the program of the 17th edition of this Parisian festival, a musical stroll in these historic gardens, magnified by waterfalls and water games. The opportunity to meet a selection of artists from around the world chosen by Françoise Degeorges, producer at Radio France. [Read more]
