As the blazing sun beams down on Paris and the surrounding region, we find ourselves dreaming of a refreshing swim. If you miss beautiful beaches , but don't plan to leave theParis region, good news: refreshing spots await you in and around the capital. Even more surprisingly, water sports activities are also available in the Paris region. So get out your swimsuits!
And yes, believe it or not, there are some hot spots where you can enjoy a great vacation vibe. Surfing in the heart of Paris, water-skiing on the Seine, boat trips, aperitif cruises- la dolce Vita is alive and well in the capital. So why not make the most of it? That's why we've come up with a list of water sports activities available in the capital, but in the Paris region. Whether you have a car or not, you'll find spots to suit all budgets, as well as good addresses in the regions that can be reached by public transport. The choice is yours!
Wave In Paris: Indoor surfing in Paris!
How about surfing in the heart of Paris? The first indoor static wave sports complex awaits you in the capital's 15th arrondissement. A unique new venue, where you can experience unprecedented sliding sensations on flowboard and bodyboard boards, a mix of surf, snowboard and skateboard. [Read more]
Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris
The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C. [Read more]
Île Fanac in Joinville-le-Pont: green walks, canoeing, rowing and a gourmet barge
In Joinville-le-Pont, enjoy a quiet interlude on Île Fanac, discovering the elegant houses with pontoons. On the program: a stroll in a beautiful green setting, canoeing and rowing on the Marne and other nuggets to discover. [Read more]
The Île-Saint-Denis departmental park, for a green walk along the Seine River
With its 25 hectares of lush greenery, the Parc de l'Île-Saint-Denis offers a place to unwind, just a few kilometers from the capital. Immerse yourself in this little-known park, which has all the makings of a green interlude in the Paris region. [Read more]
Unusual in Paris: Water skiing on the Seine
Water skiing on the Seine? Yes, it's possible, and it's happening in Paris! A Club offers 3.5km of skiable water with learning workshops. Whether you're interested in bi-skiing, mono-skiing or even learning to do tricks and wakeboarding, here's an unusual spot that could well help you discover a new passion. [Read more]
Canoe and kayak trips around the former Meunier chocolate factory in Seine-et-Marne (77)
Feel like taking to the open sea? In the heart of the Marne Valley, the Torcy Canoe Kayak Association offers beautiful, bucolic river trips along the Marne in a verdant setting. [Read more]
Boats without a license for an original trip in Paris
Did you know? In Paris, it's possible to hire boats by the hour on the Bassin de la Villette. What an original way to enjoy the capital! [Read more]
Rent boats without a license for a bucolic trip along the Marne, near Neuilly (93)
From mid-June to the end of October 2024, we'll be in Neuilly-sur-Marne, for a trip not along the Seine but along the Marne, aboard a boat without a license. [Read more]
An unusual experience: try your hand at pedal paddling on the Marne at La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)
Pedal paddling? You read that right: and that's what the La Ferté-sous-Jouarre tourist office is offering at its leisure port on the Marne. [Read more]
Inflatable water parks in Paris for summer 2025
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 around Paris between spring and summer vacations 2025. [Read more]
Summer 2025: water parks and centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region
To keep cool during the fine days of summer 2025, 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]
Free swimming pools and baths in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, this summer's best deals
The heat is on, and you're looking for a pool (with deckchairs if possible) or a body of water to swim in for free? To make you feel like you're on vacation without paying a penny, discover the great spots to bring family and friends to in Paris and the Ile de France region. Here are the free swimming pools and baths in the Paris region. [Read more]
Piscines découvertes in Paris & Île-de-France, outdoor pools to swim in this summer
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 swim and sunbathe in the Paris region! [Read more]
