PARIS PLAGES

Besides having no natural beaches, the city of Paris has been successful in hosting artificial beaches, known as the Paris Plages. Each year since 2006, man-made beaches are curated along the banks of the River Seine to let Parisians experience the French beach. During the months of July and August, sometimes leading to early September owing to its popularity, trucks of sand are brought to the river banks for ultimate beach vibes. People are seen to be enjoying and relaxing along the river banks indulging in different water sports and leisure activities.

Everyone knows Paris possesses no natural beach but has never looked back since 2006 as the government has created artificial ones. Paris-Plages translates to “Paris Beaches”. This is a plan executed every year by the Mayor of Paris to make Paris into one kind of tourist destination. It was started as a project to keep Parisians from moving to the countryside for beach experiences. Each year during the summer season, several artificial beaches are created along the Rivers Seine banks in the center of Paris. A natural beach look is mimicked by the man-made ones in the fashion of sands covered with palm trees. The roads toward the region of the Seine River are used mostly for cyclic activities and various other socio-cultural activities. Don't forget to visit this unique attraction with our Europe package and enjoy the summer vibes in the heart of Paris.

The riverside is made into a resort with a soothing atmosphere of beach with beach chairs, umbrellas, and ice cream stands. You can even enjoy water-related activities and cruising from the Bassin de la Villette along the banks of the River Seine.

The entire Parc de Seine is transformed from a highway to a French resort with complete entertainment even comprising swimming pools. Thousands of tons of sand are taken into this place to create the ultimate beach vibes with trees and grass replacing them during the off-season. Paris plages host water sports as well along with being a place to relax the summer with beachy feelings.

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Highlights

• Relax on the beach chairs while holding your drinks in the shade of palm trees.
• Beat the heat of Paris while eating ice cream from stalls with ultimate beach vibes.
• Swim in the three of the swimming pools at Quai de Loire of the Canal de l’Ourcq.
• Spend your time walking and cycling along the sands of Paris plages on Parc rives de Seine.
• Indulge in fun and party on the Promenade des Berges de la Seine.
• Enjoy the sands with your beach hats on the Paris Plages across the banks of River Seine and Parc Parc rives de Seine with breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower.
• Get your heart thrilled by participating in water sports such as stand-up paddling, canoeing, paddle boats, paddle biking, and kayak polo at Bassin de la Villette.Checkout & Book : Palace Of Versailles Tickets

How To Reach

By Metro: You can take Metro lines 2 and 5 to reach the stations Louis Blanc and Jaures which are 3 and 7 minutes walk away from the venue.

By Bus: You can take bus lines 46, and 54 to reach Stalingrad and Quai de la Seine - Stalingrad stops near Paris Plages. These are just a minute or two away from the place.

By Trains: You board trains H and L to reach Paris Plages.

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Best Time To Visit

Paris Plages is open during the months of mid-July, august, and sometimes up to early September. The best time to visit Paris Plages is around the early morning hours because it gets crowded during the later hours of the day. The spots fill up quickly making it hard to find space for oneself, hence it should be visited during the early hours.

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Other Essential Information

• Paris Plages is very specific about the days as it happens only from the mid of July to August.
• Rarely, Paris Plages is accessible during early September.
• Paris Plages is now again happening on the right bank of the Seine River as for years it took place only on the left bank.
• You can enjoy swimming pools located at Quai de Loire of the Canal de l’Ourcq. 
• Three swimming pools are accessible at different depths according to the needs of people with reduced mobility and children.
• Beach chairs and beach huts are provided by the organizers.
• Sinks, showers, and toilets are accessible to every visitor.
• You can rent beach wear from shops near the venue. 
• You can try water sports at Bassin de la Villette.

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