With this summer's heat, in addition to swimming areas, water parks and swimming pools, water playgrounds and paddling pools are the perfect way to keep even the smallest children amused and refreshed.
In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, discover the best places to run underwater and take it easy. From amusement parks to free municipal parks and leisure centers, discover the best spots to be sprayed with water jets and other fun misters.
So, don't forget to bring sun cream and swimsuits for the kids and the grown-ups too (for some spots, it's compulsory), check the weather forecast, because of course they close in the event of thunderstorms or rain, and head off to get splashed and wet.
Family tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92) this summer 2025
The Parc des Chanteraines, located between Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, offers free water games for children and their parents all summer long. This verdant park on the banks of the Seine in Hauts-de-Seine (92) is the ideal place to cool off when the weather gets too hot. [Read more]
France Miniature: the Koh Lanta area with water games to drench you
This year, France Miniature innovates with a new Koh Lanta area that promises many surprises. Water jets, upside-down barrels and water manipulation games await you. [Read more]
Parc Astérix and its Odous games
Gaulish summer at Parc Asterix! We're taking advantage of the fine weather and the 2022 summer vacations to discover the famous Gaulish theme park and its wealth of new attractions. With the even more hair-raising Tonnerre 2 Zeus, new shows, water games, the Banquet Gaulois and night-time fireworks, you'll love immersing yourself in the park. [Read more]
The Jardin d'Acclimatation's paddling pool and beach, the perfect place to cool off!
In summer, from May to September (weather permitting), the Jardin d'Acclimatation transforms itself into a fun-filled seaside resort. Come and enjoy the joys of water and relaxation in the heart of Paris. Children and adults alike will find plenty of deckchairs to relax on. [Read more]
Does all this make you want to go further and take the plunge? Find out all the great ways to swim in Paris this summer.
Beaches, bathing and water games in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this summer 2025, our top tips
Where to splash about in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Beaches, swimming spots and water games: we've rounded up the best places to cool off this summer. [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
Is it hot, or even very hot? Looking for a place to cool off with the kids this summer in Paris? Here's what the editors have to say about how to keep cool with the little ones. [Read more]
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