The conventional wisdom is to avoid Paris in the height of summer – things are closed, the city becomes sultry and sensible thing is to head for the coast or countryside, which is what many Parisiens do! However there are some compensations, one of which is the concept of “Paris Plage!” – or the Paris Beach – July 9 to August 21, 2022
A Seine-side holiday. That, in a nutshell, is what Paris Plages is all about – complete with sandy beaches, deckchairs, ubiquitous ice cream sellers, and concerts for French and foreign guests. Holidaymakers at the Bassin de la Villette (Paris 19) can also borrow books free of charge, play beach volley, take an aquagym class in a mini pool, or kayak around the lake – or, of course just chill and enjoy. The Seine’s banks become pedestrian and the beaches are spread across three spots
- Enjoy some swimming and water sports in the Bassin de la Villette, as well as lots of entertainments for families. Games, books, exhibitions are here to spruce us this summer event transforming Paris into a sea resort.7
- This summer, the Rives de Seine or Seine Riverbanks let you laze about, walk around or relax. As for entertainments you can all enjoy some Tai-Chi, boules, tabler soccer, and even reading thanks to Bibliothèques Hors les Murs.
As for kids, they can enjoy board games and giant games. What a program to enjoy for free!
Whether you are on the right bank or at the Bassin de la Villette, over 54,000 hours of leisure are waiting for you all summer round from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Scattered across the four venues, pop-up libraries and restaurants will be up so we can stay all day long without returning to the hustle and bustle of the Parisian life.
Reading a book, observing bateaux mouches, there is nothing better to unwind during the summer!
The concept started in Paris but has spread to several inland towns and cities across France such as Brive-la-Gaillarde (19 Correze, Nouvelle Aquitaine)and Dijon (21 Cote d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)
Paris Plage is open July 9 to August 21, 2022 – for more info see www.sortiraparis.com
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