Holiday on the Seine

A Seine-side holiday. That, in a nutshell, is what Paris Plages (Paris Beaches) is all about. Complete with sandy beaches, deckchairs, ubiquitous ice cream sellers, and concerts for French and foreign guests, the Seine’s banks become pedestrian and the beaches are spread across three spots (Louvre/Pont de Sully, Port de la Gare and Bassin de la Villette). This summer festival lasts for one month spanning July and August.