The riverside guinguette at La Pointe Sauvage on the banks of the Marne in Seine-et-Marne has opened its doors.

Looking for a festive spot to go green in Seine-et-Marne (77)? The guinguette La Pointe Sauvage on the banks of the Marne opened its doors on May 6, 2026 in Vaires-sur-Marne, at the lock’s edge, for a new season running through September 2026. Riding the success of its first edition (more than 20,000 visitors welcomed between June and September 2025), the venue returns with a new operator, set on offering an accessible, indulgent setting with your feet in the grass.

The site, perched on the tip of the lock between the Marne and the canal, has been a fixture for river enthusiasts since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the Olympic rowing stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne is just a stone’s throw away. The landscape still carries a whiff of that buzz, and the guinguette fits in naturally. Folks come here to soak up the greenery, away from the city’s bustle, to unwind for an afternoon or extend the evening well into the night.

What’s on the menu at the La Pointe Sauvage guinguette?

The menu plays on sociability and fresh ingredients: planches apéro with cheese and charcuterie, salades composées, wraps, galettes bretonnes, bowls and sandwichs for midday cravings. The more indulgent diners can treat themselves to gaufres, crêpes and glaces. On pricing, count on 8 euros for a wrap, 13 euros for bowls, 17 euros for a menu with starter + main or main + dessert, and 20 euros for the full menu. Reasonable for a lunch or dinner by the water without breaking the bank. To drink, the card offers cocktails avec ou sans alcool, beers, wines and refreshing or hot beverages, enough to please everyone, including drivers and younger guests.

What events are planned at La Pointe Sauvage in 2026?

The vibe sits at the heart of the project: concerts, tea dances, and family-friendly activities punctuate the afternoons and summer evenings, with a dance floor for enthusiasts. It’s enough to keep the moment going well beyond dessert.

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The guinguette welcomes guests from Wednesday through Sunday. In May, June and September, Wednesdays and Thursdays are open from 12:00 to 20:30, Fridays and Saturdays until 1:00 a.m., and Sundays from 11:00 to 20:30.

In July and August, hours are extended: Wednesdays and Thursdays close at 11 p.m., Sundays at 11 p.m. as well, and Fridays and Saturdays keep the festivities going until 1 a.m. To get there by car, two free parking options are nearby—Roger-Sauvage Stadium (Route de Torcy) and Cosec (Rue de l'Écluse). All the latest on the guinguette is to be followed on the Instagram account @guinguettebordsdemarne and on the Paris-Vallée de la Marne Tourism Office page at Office de Tourisme Paris-Vallée de la Marne.

Who is La Pointe Sauvage, the guinguette, for?

This spot is designed for everyone: families with kids, groups of friends, couples seeking a relaxed green getaway, but also cyclists cruising the riverbanks or curious wanderers looking for a summer break without hitting the highway. The vibe is laid-back, admission is free, and prices stay affordable. It’s the kind of place you come for lunch and end up not leaving until night falls.

Also worth discovering: other guinguettes in Seine-et-Marne

If that vibe moves you, Seine-et-Marne is full of lovely spots in the same spirit. On the Fontainebleau side, La Buvette de Samoreau sits on a former towpath, reinvented as a rustic riverside guinguette with house-made fare, weekend concerts, and a genuine sense of place. Farther south, La Terrasse du Moulin de Nemours runs along the Loing, offering a view of the medieval castle, an open-air food market, and even electric boats available for a floating aperitif. Two addresses to add to a memorable summer in Seine-et-Marne.

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