Swimming and beach guide

Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Free pool and open-air cinema, sports activities at the Jules Noël Sports Center in the 14th arrondissement.

From July 4 to August 16, 2026, enjoy free access to the Jules Noël Sports Center pool, open to everyone, along with sports or arts activities and an outdoor movie night in Paris’s 14th arrondissement.

The Léo Lagrange free outdoor pool for Summer 2026 in Paris's 12th arrondissement

A free pool for everyone this summer 2026 in Paris? Throughout the summer period, many public swimming spots will be open to the public, notably at the heart of the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement, from July 4 to August 30, 2026.

Sannois Beach: water games, sports and free activities this summer 2026 in Val-d'Oise

Throughout July, the town of Sannois becomes a free leisure hub, with water-play areas and sports facilities, giving this corner of Val d'Oise a holiday vibe. A wide range of family-friendly activities awaits you this summer!

Outdoor pool and free sports activities in the 20th arrondissement for Summer 2026

The free swimming pool in the 20th arrondissement of Paris is back this summer, from July 4 to August 30, 2026, offering a wide range of sports activities. A refreshing outdoor option at the Louis Lumière Sports Center, on the Bagnolet side.

Swimming in Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin: what you need to know before you go

Swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal is permitted in Paris within a designated zone of the Récollets basin. Hours, access, free entry, safety rules: here are the practical details you need to know before you head there.

Massy Beach 2026: sports, swimming and relaxation throughout the month of July

During the summer holidays, the town of Massy transforms into a seaside resort for Massy Plage 2026: from July 6 to 30, enjoy free, seasonal activities for family fun and the feeling of being on vacation without leaving the region.

Where to swim in Yvelines this summer 2026: beaches and aquatic centers in the 78

Looking for the loveliest beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? Here are the 78’s top tips to cool off this summer, 2026.

Swimming in the Marne is now open in Maisons-Alfort!

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne: the site at the foot of the Charentonneau footbridge will reopen its pools this weekend, from June 20 to the end of August 2026, with a free, festive inauguration day.

Saint-Ouen’s Summer 2026: free activities, open-air cinema and a Brazilian guinguette in Saint-Ouen

From Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, the city of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is staging Été Audonien, a major summer festival featuring free activities and special evenings, designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation without leaving the city.

Palaiseau Beach 2026: carnival, outdoor cinema and free activities for the holidays

From June 27 to July 13, 2026, head to Palaiseau for the opening of its pop-up seaside resort. On the menu: swimming, a carnival, and free activities!

Wissous Beach 2026: water games and the summer lineup in Wissous (91)

During the summer holidays, head to Wissous in the Essonne department to enjoy water games and free activities on offer throughout the season.

Houilles Beach 2026: The free summer program to swim all summer long

From July 11 to August 23, 2026, Houilles will transform into a seaside resort, offering free activities and swimming during the height of the summer holidays. This year’s theme centers on the Americas, a tribute to travel without even leaving Île-de-France.

Joinville-le-Pont's beach and swimming area reopen this heatwave weekend in the 94.

Swimming in the Marne makes its return to Joinville-le-Pont, in Val-de-Marne: the beach built on the marina’s sandbank will reopen its pools this weekend, from June 20 to August 31, 2026, with a free, festive inauguration day. Here’s everything you need to know.

Swimming at Canal Saint-Martin opens for the summer.

Swimming opens free to the Récollets basin in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, starting this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The city will permit supervised swims in the Canal Saint-Martin during every heatwave this summer.

Étangs de Hollande: the seasonal guinguette and free summer beach lands in Yvelines.

The Étangs de Hollande launch a guinguette-style summer in the Yvelines (78), with a freely accessible sandy beach, games, dining options, a nighttime market and concerts, on offer from June 26 to August 30, 2026.

Hérouval Park: a nature-filled, family-friendly day out near Paris

Located in Gisors, less than an hour from Paris, Hérouval Park offers a day of outdoor leisure with games, a beach, a mini-farm, a miniature train, family-friendly attractions and picnic areas.

Janvry Beach 2026 in a charming village in Essonne

Janvry Plage lays out its fine sand, its palm trees, and its large pool in the heart of a village in Essonne, in the Chevreuse Valley. This summer oasis in the countryside reopens from June 27, 2026, for over two months of relaxation.

L'Isle-Adam Beach: France's biggest river beach opens for summer 2026

The L'Isle-Adam beach, the largest river beach in France, reopens its pools in Val-d'Oise for summer 2026. On the banks of the Oise, this expansive seaside complex has welcomed swimmers on weekends since June 6, and will be open daily from July 1 to August 31.

Meaux Beach 2026: the summer seaside with swimming and activities at Meaux-les-Bains (77)

Meaux Plage transforms the banks of the Marne into a true seaside resort each summer, with supervised swimming and activities at Meaux-les-Bains in Seine-et-Marne. Mark your calendars for July 5 to August 23, 2026, for a moment with your feet in the sand. Free for residents of the metropolitan area, it’s the smart way to feel on vacation without traveling far this summer. We’ve got all the details.