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Kayaking and sailing on the Seine near Bas de Marie - Pont Sully - Paris Colleen's Paris

Paris Plages 2023 is Open with Swimming in the Seine

by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2023
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

On July 8, 2023 kayaks and sailboats were gliding on the Seine. About 25 Parisians, including city hall employees, were diving in and swimming between the Pont Sully and the Pont Marie bridges. Mayor Anne Hidalgo gave the signal. With this move, she is officially promoting Seine swimming for the …

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Sunbather looking into Seine Paris Plages 2020

Paris Plages 2020 Includes Covid Testing

by Colleen's Paris August 13, 2020
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Paris Plages is carrying on its tradition in 2020 with sun and fun in this “Eté particulier”. Circumstances make this a special summer with daily activities under sanitary conditions. Even Covid testing is included in the activities until August 30. Weekends at the Paris Plages (beach) are very busy. However, …

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Images of Paris Plages 2017 posters

Paris Plages 2017 – Villette Update

by Colleen's Paris August 20, 2017
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Update for Paris Plages: Clémence from the Seine-Saint-Denis Office of Tourism contacted me with information in English about the Basin de la Villette section of Paris Plages. Paris Plages takes place in two locations every year: along the Seine (Parc Rives de Seine) and in the Bassin de la Vilette. …

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Magazine Vivre Paris Kids special edition

Paris Summer Activities with Children

by Colleen's Paris July 19, 2016
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

With all the activities available for kids and teenagers in Paris this summer, I don’t know if the parents are going to have time for a romantic Paris dinner at the newly opened Ritz … Well, yes, you can with a babysitter service. What follows is a list of suggestions …

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Poster of Paris Plages 2014

Postcard from Paris Plages

by Colleen's Paris August 7, 2014
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Paris Plages is open mid-July to mid-August, even if it rains. To watch the video in HD high quality, I suggest you put the YouTube setting to 720p (the wheel in lower right corner of video). On the Hotel de Ville plaza play volleyball or wheelchair basketball. Fill up your …

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Paris Plages 2013-Just a Memory

by Colleen's Paris August 22, 2013
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July 14 Bastille Day Fireworks Paris; photo by Robert Johnstone

July Activities in Paris

by Colleen's Paris June 26, 2013
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

  July 14 activities Parade along the Champs Elysées beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Arc de Triomphe Bal du 13 juillet – The July 13th Ball at the Bastille from 8 p.m. to midnight Bal des pompiers – Fireman’s Ball – All of the neighborhood fire and rescue departments open their doors July …

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Paris Activities for Summer

by Colleen's Paris June 7, 2011
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

This is a good portion of my Summer Newsletter which contains information about dates and activities for the Paris 2011 summer. Some items in this post are out of date, others still happen in Paris. Check links for updates. The summer Festival de Saint-Denis , takes place in June and …

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Image in the metro for "Soldes" Sales either in Spring or Winter in Paris

General July Activities In Paris

by Colleen's Paris June 28, 2010
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Use Google Translate for Paris activities and information on the following web sites: For a complete list of exhibitions visit the newspaper leParisien.fr-Paris étudiant.com web site l’Officiel des spectacles or buy the magazine for 35 cents when you arrive in Paris. Summer Sale begins end of June in Paris Between …

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