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Flea market items, vintage clothing, Japanese tableware, handicrafts, all imported from Japan!
GRAND JAPANESE VINTAGE MARKET
- From July 11 to August 25, 2026
📍 At 7 Rue Bailly, 75003 Paris
- Free admission, no reservation required, open every day (11am-7pm)
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The Festival des Essentiels is a cultural event open to everyone, family-friendly, intergenerational, inclusive, multicultural, itinerant, and entirely free.
It takes place from August 1st to August 9th, 2025, in Montreuil and Gennevilliers as well as at the gates of Paris, and is aimed at a wide and diverse audience. On this occasion, a demanding yet accessible artistic program is offered in the heart of the neighborhoods, with the ambition of fostering encounters between audiences and artworks.
Artists from all over France, carefully selected for the quality of their work and the richness of their universes, come to meet the inhabitants to bring a unique, festive, and inclusive cultural experience to life.
We will kick off this festival on Saturday, August 1st at the Place du 14 juillet (Cité de l’Espoir) in Montreuil:
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, enjoy our numerous booths and ongoing activities: a graphic design workshop with SUn.C to collectively create the large banner for the Festival des Essentiels, the games and open-air library from La Rue Râle , as well as an environmental awareness booth run by a neighborhood association.
At 3:30 PM, Compagnie Retouramont takes over the city walls with "Environnement Vertical," a magnificent performance where the grace of two dancers transforms architecture into a performance space.
At 4:00 PM, discover "L’étoffe de nos rêves" by the AFAG company, a musical tale full of action, guitars, flutes, and trumpets aimed at children to inspire them to invent their own stories.
From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Compagnie Retouramont returns for "Hisse émoi," a unique experience where young and old discover their city from above, hoisted by their own neighbors and friends.
At 5:00 PM, make way for dance with the Hip hop show by the Jeanne Chassin company , followed at 5:30 PM by a workshop to introduce yourself to Hip Hop dance.
And to close this beautiful first day, at 6:00 PM, the Algerian-Quebecois group Labess will take the stage to make you vibrate to the rhythm of rumba, flamenco, and Chaâbi music, offering a unique musical path beyond borders.
The program for Sunday, August 2nd at the Jardin de la Gare de Charonne (Porte de Montreuil) in the 20th arrondissement, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM:
At 4:00 PM, "La Bad'J parade" will launch the festivities with a wandering musical show specially designed for children.
At 4:30 PM, François Godard and L'Inquiétant Suspendu offer you "Rosa 1973," a highlight that musically tells the story of the creation of Emmaüs communities in the face of the rising social crisis.
And to end the afternoon dancing, at 5:30 PM, Solorkestar will come to warm up the atmosphere with music from the Balkans.
For Tuesday, August 4th in the 12th arrondissement, at the Avenue Lamoricière (Porte de Vincennes) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM:
We will have the pleasure of finding the show "L’étoffe de Nos rêves" by the AFAG Company , as well as the play "La Tosca" performed by the company Lune dans les Yeux.
Then, for Wednesday, August 5th at the Jardin Binet (Porte de Montmartre) in the 18th arrondissement, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM:
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, find the workshop from La Rue Râle with its games and books for children.
At 3:00 PM, the AFAG company will present "L'Etoffe de nos rêves," a poetic and interactive reflection on how to make stories more just (for ages 5 and up).
At 4:00 PM, make way for movement with the Compagnie Sanke, which will offer a show blending dance and acrobatics by artists from Latin America and West Africa.
At 5:00 PM, the Compagnie La Lune dans les Yeux will present its superb theatrical adaptation of "La Tosca," Puccini's famous opera.
And at 6:30 PM, to conclude in style, the group Trab Teräpy (driven by the hybrid music of Said from Sidi Watcho) will come to joyfully mix raï, electro, and rap.
On Thursday, August 6th, the festival will stop at Gennevilliers Plateau Chateaubriand and Esplanade Saad Abssi :
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the public space will come alive with our ongoing workshops. Children and families will be able to enjoy wooden outdoor games and a small outdoor library, while participating in environmental awareness activities.
This will also be a unique opportunity to participate in a circus workshop to discover and get initiated into acrobatic practices alongside the artists from the Compagnie Sanke.
At 3:30 PM, the AFAG Company will open the festivities with "L’étoffe de nos rêves," a rhythmic interactive tale, full of action and music, specially designed for children aged 7 and up to give them all the keys to invent their own stories.
At 4:30 PM, make way for the clownish and family-friendly wandering of La Bad'J with their show "La Paix!" A joyful and moving parade that takes over the street to make the whole neighborhood laugh and perhaps even think.
At 5:00 PM, prepare for a spectacular journey with the Compagnie Sanke. Their vibrant and warm performance blends dance with high-flying acrobatics, carried by the fantastic energy of artists from Latin America and West Africa to bring all generations together.
And to finish this day in style, at 6:00 PM, Träb Terapy will take the stage. Saïd (Sidi Wacho) will take the microphones with a supercharged and festive mix blending raï, electro, and rap, ideal for bringing good vibes and making the whole neighborhood vibrate!
On Saturday, August 8th, we will be back in the 20th arrondissement at Square Séverine (Porte de Bagnolet) from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM:
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, enjoy an open-air library and toy library space.
At 4:00 PM, make way for the clownish and family-friendly wandering of La Bad'J with their show "La Paix!" A joyful and moving parade that takes over the street to make the whole neighborhood laugh and perhaps even think.
At 5:00 PM, settle in for the piano recital by Soraya Verdier who will make the square vibrate with her program "Soraya fait son cinéma".
At 5:30 PM, the Compagnie Sanke will offer their show blending dance and African and South American acrobatics.
At 6:00 PM, the festival will close on-site with Puccini's opera "La Tosca," beautifully adapted by the Compagnie La Lune dans les Yeux.
And we will close this festival on Sunday, August 9th in the 12th arrondissement, at the Place Henri Fresnay (Métro Gare de Lyon) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM:
At 4:00 PM, come and listen to a grand piano recital featuring the most beautiful film music "Soraya fait son cinéma" by Soraya Verdier.
At 5:00 PM, for the grand finale, the Compagnie La Lune dans les Yeux will perform one last time their theatrical and lyrical adaptation of "La Tosca".
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It is often said that artists are a bit weird… What if this were the perfect opportunity to celebrate that uniqueness? This creators' market is an invitation to discover singular worlds and head home with unique pieces, in total freedom.
On the program for this edition:
Whether you are curious, passionate, or a bit weird yourself (like all of us deep down!), come see us!
✿ Jardin21 opening hours: 12pm - 4am
✿ DJ sets: 9pm - 4am
ᰔFREE ENTRYᰔ
The world's most famous avenue meets esports
Co-created with the Champs-Élysées Committee, the Esports Festival transforms the legendary avenue into a giant festival where competition, entertainment, and community come together. It is an opportunity for both Parisians and visitors to experience the energy of the Esports World Cup in the heart of the capital.
Program
Watch: experience live competition in Trackmania, Rocket League, and EA SPORTS FC 26, featuring professional players and French personalities.
Play: jump into the action with interactive gaming experiences and live challenges designed for players of all ages.
Celebrate: discover how esports blends with music, entertainment, and gaming culture during an open-air festival for the whole city.
The full program and guest list will be revealed closer to the event: stay tuned!
The Tuileries Funfair invites you all summer long to experience thrills and excitement. On the program: bumper cars, ghost trains, rifle shooting, hall of mirrors, 1900s carousel horses, etc. Some games of skill are also offered such as the tin can alley or duck fishing, a classic for the youngest ones.
Children can enjoy the joys of the trampoline, try their hand at climbing, and slide down the giant slide. With family or friends, relax and stroll while tasting some treats (cotton candy, fritters, Italian ice cream, crepes, donuts, candy apples, hot sandwiches, etc.).
Admission to the funfair is free, but the attractions are paid. For everyone's comfort, the funfair is without a sound system.
From Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, July 19 at Place Stalingrad, and then from Tuesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 9 at the 33 Hectares Park, eight evenings are planned for the summer season in Neuilly-sur-Marne. Here is the complete program of these events, free and open to everyone!
At Place Stalingrad
Saturday 04/07 | Football and Games Evening
7:00 PM: Broadcast of the World Cup Round of 16
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Games evening with prizes to be won
11:00 PM: Broadcast of France's Round of 16 match
Saturday 11/07 | Outdoor Cinema
6:00 PM: Broadcast of the animated film Azur and Asmar
8:30 PM: Broadcast of the comedy 4 Zéros
11:00 PM: Broadcast of the World Cup quarter-final
Monday 13/07 | National Holiday
9:00 PM: Concert
11:00 PM: Fireworks
Saturday 18/07 | Great athletes on the field!
9:00 PM: Match between local residents and celebrities
11:00 PM: Broadcast of the World Cup third-place play-off
Sunday 19/07 | Who will lift the cup?
9:00 PM: Broadcast of the World Cup final
At the 33 Hectares Park
Saturday 01/08 | Summer continues with music
9:00 PM: Concert at the open-air theater
Saturday 08/08 | Games and DJ evening
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Games evening with prizes to be won
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: DJ Yvar
Sunday 09/08 | Outdoor Cinema
6:00 PM: Broadcast of the animated film Flow
8:30 PM: Broadcast of the comedy En fanfare
A city that witnessed the historic performances of Léon Marchand at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is getting ready to vibrate once again to the rhythm of new feats.
Among the 5 events on the program, 2 will take place in the Seine, at the Quai de Grenelle: open water swimming and high diving.
The other 3 will be held at the Paris Grand Métropole Olympic Aquatic Centre (Saint-Denis).
A wide variety of free activities are offered every day from Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, August 16:
Aquatic area:
- Open swimming:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Swimming slots dedicated to families with young children:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Aquagym classes:
Every day at 12:15 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:45 p.m.
Animation village:
- Sports activities supervised by instructors:
Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Artistic, recreational and creative activities supervised by instructors:
Monday to Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (according to weekly schedule)
- Free-access inflatable structures supervised by instructors
- Special outdoor cinema evenings:
Saturday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.: En Fanfare
Saturday, July 11, 9:30 p.m.: La Vallée des Fous
Friday, July 17, 9:30 p.m.: Le sens de la fête
- Karaoke nights:
Friday, July 19, 24 and 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Refreshment area:
This space will be open throughout the period, offering refreshments and light snacks.
Find the full summer program on the 14th arrondissement Town Hall website.
Want to fly? Paris Plages will offer an incredible experience: crossing the Bassin de la Villette by zip line!
The swimming area was expanded in 2026 with the removal of the paddling pool. To access the site, it is essential to know how to swim and be at least 1.20 m tall. Any minor under the age of 14 must also be accompanied by an adult. The Grenelle site (15th arrondissement), now the size of an Olympic pool, can accommodate a maximum of 200 people, including 150 in the swimming area.
What you need to know
Access to the swimming site is free. Exit from the water is 30 minutes before the site closes. To find out if the swimming area is open or closed, check our map.
Wearing a buoy is mandatory; it is provided on loan and must be returned in good condition. Entry into the water is supervised by rescue and monitoring personnel to ensure these two conditions are met. There are at least four lifeguards. Changing rooms are available, as well as secure lockers, showers – which are mandatory before entering the water – access to toilets, a first aid station, and spaces to sit and enjoy the sun.
The Grenelle arm site is open every day, provided that safety conditions are met: moderate current, water quality analyzed daily by the City, and favorable weather. In the event of exceptional closure of the sites, visitors are informed by going directly to the site or on the dedicated page on the City of Paris website.
Rules of procedure for swimming at the Grenelle arm can be consulted by clicking here (coming soon)
Swimming in the Seine: all the questions you might have
What you need to know
Access to the swimming area is free. You must exit the water 30 minutes before the site closes.
To find out if swimming is open or closed, check our map.
The swimming site is located opposite the National Library of France (13th arrondissement), on both sides of the Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge, just below the Parc de Bercy (12th arrondissement). There are two swimming areas there – 35m x 12.5m and 67m x 11m – delimited by side protection. A large space is set up on the quay inside containers, with a beach (solarium) to relax after your swim.
To access the site, it is essential that you know how to swim and are at least 1.20m tall. Any minor under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No more than three minors under 14 per adult. Bercy is the largest swimming site in the Seine and can accommodate 600 people. Wearing a buoy is mandatory; these are provided on loan and must be returned in good condition. Entry into the water is supervised by rescue and monitoring staff to verify these two conditions. There will be at least five lifeguards.
Changing rooms are available, as well as secure lockers, showers – mandatory before going for a swim –, access to toilets, a first-aid station, and spaces to sit and enjoy the sun.
The Bercy site is open every day, provided that safety conditions are met: moderate current, water quality analyzed daily by the City, and mild weather. In case of exceptional closure of the sites, visitors are informed by going directly to the site or by visiting the dedicated page on the City of Paris website.
Only the solarium is accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM).
Bercy swimming rules to be consulted by clicking here (coming soon)
Swimming in the Seine: all the questions you are asking
Opening/closing information:
Click here for real-time opening and closing hours.
The La Villette basin swimming area is open to everyone, every day, free of charge and securely: lifeguards supervise bathers, both young and old. The quality of the swimming water is constantly monitored, every day.
The swimming area is limited to 500 people per day to ensure optimal water quality.
This public natural swimming area is organized on a floating structure 16 meters wide by 100 meters long and is divided into three distinct areas: two paddling pools (recreational pools) for children (under the supervision of an accompanying adult) with a maximum depth of 40 cm; a small pool with a maximum depth of 1.20 m; a large pool reserved for experienced swimmers with a depth of 2 meters.
In addition to secure swimming areas, sports and recreational activities are also offered:
At the crossroads of science, photography, and poetry, the exhibition explores the human capacity to intervene in atmospheric phenomena. At the heart of this research, artificial cloud seeding—the injection of silver iodide particles to induce rain—becomes the starting point for a reflection on our desire to master the living world.
Drawing from meteorological archives, experimental photographic processes, and sensitive materials such as agar-agar-based bioplastic, the works blur the boundaries between scientific document and fiction. The images are altered and transformed until they lose their status as evidence, becoming objects where truth wavers.
The exhibition also examines the history of climate modification technologies, from 19th-century hail cannons to contemporary experiments, highlighting their ecological, political, and ethical implications.
Among the works presented, a garment made from the pattern of a 1960s trench coat, composed of vintage press articles and recent publications, evokes the human consequences of artificial rain modification experiments. Between protection, laboratory, and memory, it gathers the traces of a history that remains largely unknown.
Cloud Control questions our desire to control natural phenomena and invites us to rethink the relationships between science, power, environment, and image.
Supported by:
Les Ateliers Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris · Mairie du 13ᵉ arrondissement de Paris · Conseil de quartier 13e - 2 Butte aux cailles Daviel Boussingault
Meet at the Maison Paris Nature, in Pavilion 1 of the Parc Floral de Paris.
This event is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Registration is free but mandatory, using the form below. If this event is fully booked, this form will be disabled. You will then have the option to sign up for the waiting list, via the second link below. Finally, to cancel your registration, you can use the last form.
Every day, the crew offers artistic and cultural activities.
Mosaic, board games, sewing, postcards, free painting, water games, karaoke, music, reading area, early childhood area… For parents, parenting sessions will be offered.
The Children's Café remains open at 92 bis quai de la Loire all summer, where you can also enjoy several workshops and free spaces. There will also be exchanges with the garden and the terrace of Cafézoïde.
A themed Japanese day will be offered on August 15.
Several partner associations will be involved at Paris Plages with us! The program will be announced on our website and in our space throughout the summer.
The activities will take place between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Paris Plages (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), and from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Cafézoïde (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday).
For children aged 0 to 8, the presence of an accompanying adult is mandatory. From age 8, children can come autonomously, without a reservation.
A major summer project led by Mode & Handicap… C’est Possible!.
From June 17 to August 30, 2026, from 1 PM to 7 PM, we are transforming public spaces and our Parisian studio into a true laboratory for creation, exchange, and solidarity. This unique event offers free artistic, artisanal, and technological programs, designed to bring together able-bodied youth and people with disabilities around a common goal: to express themselves freely and turn every difference into a creative asset.
📅 Do not miss: The launch at the Studio!
From June 17 to July 5, 2026: Join us at 26 rue de l’Ourcq, 75019 Paris for the kick-off of our unique art therapy workshops that bring together able-bodied youth and people with disabilities through artistic creation. In this space of listening and respect, drawing, modeling, and collective works stimulate autonomy, mutual aid, and self-confidence. A true source of pride and inclusion through art.
🎯 Our Goals & Commitments
- Promote inclusion through doing-together: Break isolation by creating pairs and collective works involving all audiences.
- Develop autonomy and confidence: Allow each participant (especially adolescents aged 11 to 18) to learn new skills.
- Promote gender parity and diversity: Guarantee real equality between girls and boys within our groups, without any gender stereotypes.
- Energize neighborhood life: Showcase the participants' work to residents through artistic events in the Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad area, Paris 19th.
📍 Practical Information
- Overall dates: From June 17 to August 30, 2026.
- Hours: Every day from 1 PM to 7 PM.
- Activity locations:
From June 17 to July 5: Indoors at the Studio (26 rue de l’Ourcq, Paris 19th).
From July 8 to August 30: Outdoors, from Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Paris 19th.
🛠️ Your full summer program (1 PM - 7 PM)
From June 17 to July 5 (At 26 rue de l'Ourcq): A unique art therapy workshop bringing together able-bodied youth and people with disabilities through artistic creation. In this space of listening and respect, drawing, modeling, and collective works stimulate autonomy, mutual aid, and self-confidence. A true source of pride and inclusion through art.
- From July 8 to July 26 (Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Paris 19e): Discover inclusive plant dyeing where the ancestral art of Indigo and Shibori opens to everyone. In a welcoming and adapted setting, people with disabilities and enthusiasts create unique patterns on fabric or repurpose their clothing through upcycling. A sensory and eco-friendly experience that combines craftsmanship, self-confidence, and sharing.
- From July 29 to August 9 (Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Paris 19e): This innovative workshop uses generative artificial intelligence as a unique tool of expression for people with disabilities. With adapted equipment, participants create works blending images, texts, and sounds, thus developing their autonomy and self-confidence. A pioneering project connecting art, innovation, and digital inclusion to make each difference a creative asset.
- From August 12 to August 23 (Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Paris 19e): This fun and inclusive workshop invites you to discover String Art, an accessible technique for creating unique works with colored threads and nails. By manipulating wood, hammers, and wool, participants develop their fine motor skills, concentration, and imagination in a supportive atmosphere. A rewarding sharing experience where each creation becomes a true source of personal pride.
- From August 26 to August 30 (At 26 rue de l'Ourcq or Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Paris 19e): This lively and structured workshop puts 3D innovation at the service of the creativity of people with disabilities. Around three themes—3D pen, digital sculpture, and digitization of textiles for reuse—participants unleash their imagination and take initiative. A technological and inclusive space where everyone shapes their own projects and leaves with their creations.
🎟️ Registration & Contact: The workshops are entirely free upon reservation. To register a group of young people or for more information, contact us directly by email or phone
Parissi has selected 16 event(s) and outing(s) in Paris for the weekend of August 1–2, 2026, including Grand Japanese Vintage Market, Festival des Essentiels 2026, Weirdoland at Jardin21. See the full selection above.
Yes, 16 of the 16 selected event(s) are free.
These events take place on the weekend of August 1–2, 2026 in Paris.
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