Paris Plages is an event organised by The Mairie de Paris since 2002.

Every year, between July and August, for about 4 to 5 weeks, on 3,5 km, the way on Right Bank andthe place of Hôtel-de-Ville and some other annex areas — as Bassin de la Villette — welcome every one who wants to play, make some sports, stay on sun beach, grass and palm trees…
The traffic is stopped on this part of the fast way for all time of this event, from its move to dissambly.

Paris Plages in the heart of Paris : on the way Georges Pompidou and on the square
Way Georges Pompidou and square of Hôtel de Ville, Paris Plages is coming back with summer time.
Swimming pool, taï-chi, adventure beach, concerts of FNAC festival, short-lived library...

Paris Plages à la Villette
Nautical activities for everybody, sports, lounge dance, eco library, pétanque... Quai de la Loire and quai de la Seine (19e).

Paris Plages for kids
Scientific, photo and design workshops...
Some concerts, shows, and other way to take care of your children during summer...

Paris Plages en figures
2 800 m of converted ways (VGP)
1 200 m de fit out quay (Villette)
16 800 hours of watch and security
1 350 tonne of sun
250 beach towels
350 sun beds
200 tables
800 chairs
250 sunshade
40 hammoks
650 rescuers in the month
220 m² of swimming pool
150 trucks with material
100 banners
70 beach attendant
50 palm trees and 80 trees
10 coffees et 6 ice-cream makers
5 nights et 4 set up days
1 dissasembly day
1 barge for the sun
1 port of 84 linear metres
20 barks
20 pédalos
40 canoës and kayacs
5 sailing boats.