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Dreaming of a beach day? Even during the Olympics, the beach is coming back to Paris from July 6th to September 8th. From Pont de Sully to Pont Neuf on the right bank, including the Canal Saint-Martin and the Bassin de la Villette, Paris Plages promises fun for all ages throughout the summer! Enjoy a variety of free activities: pétanque, paddleboarding, swimming spots, martial arts classes, and life-size board games. Here’s a recap of the top spots.
Swimming Spots
The big news this year: every Sunday from July 6th to September 1st, Paris Plages takes over the Canal Saint-Martin. Along with sports and cultural activities, the "Parisian Croisette" introduces a new swimming area in the heart of the city. (10 AM to 6:30 PM. 116/126 Quai de Jemmapes, Paris 10th.)
As in previous years, the giant swimming area opens in the 19th at the Bassin de la Villette. The three pools cater to everyone with varying depths. No need for towel-changing tricks; bungalows are available for swimmers to change into their best swimwear. (11 AM to 9 PM. Quai de la Loire on the left bank of the Bassin de la Villette, Paris 19th)
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Watersports Galore
This year, there’s a wide range of watersports. For a speedy session of canoeing or kayaking (with a helmet!), head to the Bassin de la Villette. You can also try paddleboarding, pedal boating, or, for kids, a little boat ride at the temporary marina formed by a series of pontoons.
Daily from Saturday, July 6th to Sunday, September 8th, 2024, from 1 PM to 7 PM. Villette Quai de Loire, Paris 19th. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and able to swim. More information online.
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Outdoor Fitness Classes
Get moving with dance, fitness, and yoga, all with stylish choreography: Swedish gym includes all this! Join us by the Seine, across from Île Saint-Louis, for muscle toning, cardio, and stretching in a super cool atmosphere. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle! Prefer gentler exercises? Attend Tai Chi classes at the foot of Pont Neuf!
Swedish gym classes on Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8 PM at Pont de Sully. Tai Chi and martial arts classes daily from 10 AM to 12 PM at Pont Neuf.
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Giant Games and Pétanque
Did you grow up playing chess, dominoes, and frog games? Now’s the time to introduce your kids to these classic board games. Bring an ID to borrow game pieces and dice... and let the games begin! For more competition, head to one of the six pétanque courts or gather a big team for a foosball match under Pont Notre-Dame. The highlight of this edition? The zipline over the Bassin de la Villette, offering a bird’s-eye view of Paris (ages 7 to 17).
Foosball daily from 1 PM to 7 PM under Pont Notre-Dame. Six pétanque courts daily from 10 AM to 8 PM at Pont Louis-Philippe. Giant games daily from 11 AM to 6 PM at Square Federico Garcia-Lorca Voie Georges Pompidou, Paris 4th. Zipline daily from 1 PM to 7 PM at Bassin de la Villette-Quai de Seine.
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Energetic Dance Classes
Every Sunday from 10 AM to 12 PM, dance takes the stage at the Bassin de la Villette and Canal Saint-Martin. From samba to swing and hip hop, dance with your partner under the guidance of professional instructors! How about an exciting and spicy date idea? Just saying...
Dance classes, Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM and Friday to Saturday from 6 PM to 9 PM at Bassin de la Villette, Paris 19th. Friday to Saturday and Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM at Jardin Villemin, Canal Saint-Martin.
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