Paris is not a coastal city, but offers free urban beach experiences.
Good to know
Good to Know
- All Paris Plages locations and activities are completely free.
- Best spots fill early; arrive in the morning for prime seating.
- 2026 features no sand on Right Bank beaches due to environmental changes; grass lawns and wooden platforms replace traditional sand.
- Swimming in the Seine was made safe following €1.4 billion in water purification and cleanup for the 2024 Olympics; water quality is checked daily.
- Canal Saint-Martin swimming is limited to 300 people at a time; children under 10 or shorter than 1.20m must be supervised by an adult.
- The three Bassin de la Villette pools have varying depths to accommodate children, adults with reduced mobility, and experienced swimmers.
- Pickpocketing occurs frequently on the car-free quays; keep bags secure and be aware of surroundings.
Main Locations
Parc Rives De Seine (Right Bank)
- Access
- Free
- Character
- quiet, family-friendly, relaxation-focused
- Arrondissement
- 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th
Features
- Deckchairs and parasols
- Grass lawns (no sand in 2026)
- Pop-up bars and cafés
- Giant board games
- Pétanque courts
- Open-air concerts and dancing
- Fitness classes, yoga, Pilates
Bassin De La Villette
- Access
- Free
- Character
- full-service, family-friendly, sports-oriented
- Pool Hours
- Wednesdays 12:00 PM–3:30 PM, Sundays 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (subject to water quality)
- Arrondissement
- 19th
Features
- Three supervised swimming pools (varying depths)
- Water sports: kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, pedal boats
- Children's workshops
- Board games and exhibitions
- Open-air cinema (mid-July to end of August)
- Fitness and dance classes
Canal Saint-Martin
- Access
- Free
- Character
- quiet, relaxation-focused
- Arrondissement
- 10th
- Swimming Schedule
- Sundays 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (July 4–September 6); expanded during heatwaves
Features
- Wooden beaches with deckchairs and parasols
- Supervised swimming area (300 capacity limit)
- Open-air bars and ice cream stands
- Art exhibitions
- Giant games and pétanque
Seine Swimming Spots
Bras Marie
- Access
- Free, supervised
- Address
- Port des Célestins, 75004 Paris
- Location
- Foot of Pont Louis-Philippe (4th arrondissement)
- Character
- center, quiet
Bras De Grenelle
- Access
- Free, supervised
- Address
- Port de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
- Location
- Near Bir-Hakeim Bridge (15th arrondissement)
- Character
- center, quiet
Quai De Bercy
- Access
- Free, supervised
- Address
- 183 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris
- Location
- Under Simone de Beauvoir Footbridge (12th arrondissement)
- Character
- center, quiet
Costs
- Access To Pools
- €0.00
- Access To Beaches
- €0.00
- Water Sports Rental
- Variable; check on-site operators for kayaking, paddleboarding rates
Season
- Year
- 2026
- Runs To
- August 30
- Runs From
- July 4
- Note
- Some activities extend through early September.
Paris Plages (Paris Beaches) is an annual summer event transforming riverbanks and canal areas into temporary urban beaches with sunbathing, swimming, water sports, and cultural activities.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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