FAQ Paris Plages
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Everything you need to know about the 2011 event of the Paris summer. Where to picnic, disabled accesses, how to do aquagym…
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Paris Plages – practical information
What are the prices of Paris Plages?
Entry is completely free, as are all the activities on offer.
What are the opening times of Paris Plages?
Every day, from 21 July to 21 August, from 8am to midnight.
How do I get to Paris Plages?
By public transport
Georges Pompidou Expressway
Metro: Louvre-Rivoli (line 1), Pont-Neuf (line 7), Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14), Hôtel-de-Ville (lines 1, 11), Saint-Paul (line 1), Pont-Marie and Sully-Morland (line 7)
RER: Châtelet-les-Halles (lines A, B, D)
Bus: lines 21, 24, 27, 38, 47, 58, 67, 69, 70, 72, 75, 76, 81, 87, 9621, 24, 27, 81 and 96: accessible to persons with reduced mobility
Batobus: Hôtel-de-Ville station
Vélib’: stations in front of the Tuileries tunnel, Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville and behind the Hôtel de Ville, on Rue Lobau
La Villette Basin
Metro: Jaurès (lines 2, 5, 7 bis), Crimée (line 7) and Laumière (line 5) stations
Bus: lines 54 and 48.
Vélib’: station in front of the Maison des Canaux
Are there any parking spaces reserved for disabled people?
Absolutely no traffic is allowed on the Paris Plages site. There are some disabled spaces on the “upper” quay to allow vehicles to be parked in the immediate vicinity of the accesses for people with reduced mobility: Rampes, Châtelet, Lobau, Sully.
Where are the entrances to Paris Plages?
The entrances to Paris Plages are located at the car access ramps, i.e. close to each bridge.
Where is the Quai de Seine? And the Quai de Loire?
The Quai de Seine is at La Villette Basin and the Quai de Loire is just opposite it. Metro: Jaurès, Stalingrad or Laumière stations.
Are there any areas reserved for picnics?
On the embankment expressway (in central Paris)
5 picnic rafts are available in the square of the Hôtel de Ville (access via footbridge on rue Lobau).
There are 5 picnic rafts on the bend of the Sully bridge
On the La Villette Basin:
There are 4 picnic rafts after the La Moselle footbridge on the Quai de Seine
Where can I get a Paris Plages poster?
Unfortunately this is not possible, as not enough copies were printed.
Who designed the decor for the cafés at Paris Plages?
It was the artist Troy who created the petanque and open-air cafe booths.
Are there any areas or changing rooms for getting changed and putting on swimming costumes?
No, there are no cabins for getting changed at Paris Plages (apart from the pool of course!). The reason is that only those swimming need to get undressed to put on a swimming costume. However, putting on a swimming costume is “tolerated” (we are in a city).
Are there any dry toilets at Paris Plages?
No, dry toilets are not permitted over long periods, only for one-off occasions. Paris Plages will welcome almost 150,000 visitors a day, and dry toilets are not suitable for such high levels of use.
Are dogs allowed at Paris Plages?
Yes
Paris Plages - festivals
At what time do the concerts at the Hôtel de Ville end?
The concerts will end at around 11pm (except for 23 July - midnight)
Paris Plages - sports
Where can I do aquagym?
At the bathing pool on Quai des Célestins (4th district) every day from 8am to 9am, from 12pm to 1pm and from 7pm to 8pm (except Sundays)
Don’t forget your swimming hat, as everyone must wear one and we would like to remind you that only swimming trunks are allowed.
What are the opening times of the swimming pool on the Quai des Célestins and the activities on offer?
8am – 9am : Adult aquagym
9.30am – 11.30am: free slot
12pm – 1pm: Adult aquagym
1.30pm – 3pm: Children from 10 to 15 only
3.30pm – 6.30pm: Children under 10, accompanied by an adult
7pm – 8pm: Adult aquagym
Saturday
8am – 9am: Adult aquagym
9.30am – 11am: Children under 10, accompanied by an adult
12pm – 1pm: Adult aquagym
1.30pm – 3pm: Children from 10 to 15 only
3.30pm – 6.30pm: Children under 10, accompanied by an adult
7pm – 8pm: Adult aquagym
Sunday
8am – 9am: Adult aquagym
9.30am – 11.30am: Children under 10, accompanied by an adult
12pm – 1pm: Adult aquagym
1.30pm – 3pm: Children from 10 to 15 only
3.30pm – 6pm: Children under 10, accompanied by an adult
How can I do petanque? Is it possible to reserve a pitch?
This year, 9 petanque pitches will be available on the Georges Pompidou Expressway and 8 at the La Villette Basin. You can play for 15 minutes or one hour (depending on how busy it is) or wait a while for a pitch to become free. It is not possible to book.
The boules (real petanque boules!) will be loaned to you in exchange for an identity document.
Note: minors cannot play without the presence of an adult.
Paris Plages 2011
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