Paris Plages 2024 settles on the Canal Saint-Martin, the program of events

The great novelty of this edition of Paris Plages 2024 is the Parisian Croisette on the Canal Saint-Martin, offering a stroll along both banks, with beaches and terraces reflecting the spirit of a seaside setting. The Croisette will be refocused around seven ports of call.

Paris Plage spots at Canal Saint-Martin

• Jardin Villemin: sports sessions every Wednesday and Thursday, from 5pm to 7pm, in partnership with HYROX.
  
  
• Point Éphémère: terrace extension and boulodrome for a convivial moment.
  
  
• Square Eugène Varlin: energy arts classes, every day from 10am to 12pm.
  
  
• Square Jemmapes pont Maria Casarès: wooden beach with deckchairs and parasols for relaxing.
  
  
• Valmy and Jemmapes arms: new relaxation furniture and bathing area on the Jemmapes quay, perfect for relaxing and cooling off.
  
  
• The bathing area and beaches on the bend at the foot of the Bichat footbridge: an ideal place to cool off.
  
  
• Square des Récollets (Valmy): giant games area, table tennis and table soccer.
  
  
• Place Poulmarch: quayside exhibition space, a cultural area for enriching discoveries.

Free cultural, leisure and sports activities

• Jeu de Paume and Paris Musées photographic exhibitions: throughout the summer, two exhibitions will be set up on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. The Jeu de Paume will present a thematic retrospective on water and the river in Paris, captured by the greatest photographers of all time. Paris Musées will honor Mathieu Forget - dancer, actor, acrobat and choreographer - through 10 large-scale photographs taken in various Paris museums.
  
  
• Creative workshops with Pébéo: to make art accessible, all children aged 8 and over are invited to discover Pébéo's new eco-designed acrylic range. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from July 6 to August 4, 11am to 4pm.
  
  
• We train, we help each other with ASICS: 100% women's sports sessions for women aged 18 and over, every Thursday from July 11 to August 2, from 6.45pm to 9pm.
  
  
• Stand Up" training: to combat sexual harassment in the public space, workshops are organized in partnership with L'Oréal Paris, Right To Be and the Fondation des Femmes. Every Thursday and Friday afternoon (except from July 29 to August 19). For children aged 11 and over, accompaniment is recommended for those under 13.
  
  
• Non-alcoholic cocktail masterclass: in partnership with Gimber, ages 18 and up. Sundays, July 14 and 21, 4pm to 5:30pm and Sundays, August 18 and 25, 4pm to 5:30pm.
  
  
• Music Quiz: to celebrate Paris in music, in partnership with Deezer, on Thursdays and Fridays from 4pm to 8pm and from 2pm to 6pm, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays.
  
  
• Digital media awareness: civic, fun and educational activities, in partnership with Chut! Explore and La Poste Mobile.

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The Paris Plages spot on the Canal Saint-Martin is open from Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, September 1 inclusive, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., with entertainment ending at 8.30 p.m. at the latest. This summer, Paris Plages 2024 promises a unique and friendly summer atmosphere in the heart of the capital. Take advantage of the opportunity to discover or rediscover this emblematic Parisian landmark, which is changing its face this year for even greater pleasure and relaxation.

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