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Local Guide - Where To Cool Down in Paris This Summer.
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items It's no secret that Paris will be turning up the heat this summer, and if you're going to Paris as a tourist, chances are you'll only be doing all the typical touristy things to escape the heat. Real Paris is seen from a locals POV, so here is my loc...
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Swimming
Cinemas and Shows
Rooftop Bars
Parks
Shopping
Food
Swimming
Most hotels in Paris don't have swimming pools, so why not explore where the locals go to cool down.
Swimming pool with a view. Catch the sunset setting over the Seine.
Piscine Paris 13 - Piscine Joséphine Baker
Nestled in the 19th Arr this ia great floating pool to take the kids and experience a different side of Paris. There are also lots of events happening along the Canal that you can go for a stroll after a dip and check out.
Paris Plages 2024's free swimming pools in the Bassin de la Villette
Cinemas and Shows
Cinemas and live shows in Paris are not to be missed.
Very cool state of the art movie and events theatre.
La Géode Cinema
Musicals and concerts plus cinemas are some great ways to escape the heat. Paris has so many events on every month and Fever has it all on one platform so feel free to browse through the link and find a show you can attend. I checked out Bad Boys at ...
Musicals, Concerts, Cinemas around Paris
This is a must do every summer. Free outdoor cinemas are stationed across Paris. Pack your picnic basket with your fave goodies and picnic blanket to catch the sunset before the movie starts.
Movies outdoors in Paris - Open-air cinema
Rooftop Bars
Serving up great views of Paris
Best to go during sunset, immacualte views of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the back.
Sequoia Rooftop Bar
A secret garden like terrace with table settings amongst olive trees. Connect with nature and relax in this calming setting.
Rooftop Bar - Hotel La Fantaisie, Paris
Boat stationed by the Seine with great indoor outdoor seatings. Has live music on some days/nights with great views of the Seine and Effel Tower.
Rosa Bonheur sur Seine
Parks
Add these parks to your itinerary if you want to get away from hyper touristy parks.
Centrally located with loads of greeneries and shade to escape the heat. Great for picnics.
Parc Monceau
Beautiful garden with a zoo inside.
Jardin des Plantes : galeries, jardins, zoo
Just on the outskirts of Paris pass the 12th arr nestles this tranquille oasis. Line 1 on the metro stops right outside the entrance. Alot of local restaurants and bars surrounds the park and right next to the Chateau Vincenne.
Bois de Vincennes
Shopping
Shopping malls away from the touristy locations that perhaps you have not heard of. Great deals and exploration in other parts of Paris.
Designer outlet shopping that will give you more bang for your buck.
Outlet Shopping La Vallée Village
Just on the outskirts of Paris and a quick metro ride on line 1 - is a more modern exploration of Paris with a huge Westfield mall, cinemas, restaurants and kids play area. In the courtyard area facing the grande arche la defence they usually have ma...
Shopping Center | WESTFIELD LES 4 TEMPS - CNIT
Food
Serving up my go-to locations for ice cream, smoothie bowl and frozen yoghurt.
Hands down the best Lebanesse ice cream spot in Paris. Pistachio is a must try!
Glace BACHIR — Ice Cream Shop in Paris
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Serving up the best smoothie bowls in Paris, they also have a great vegan and vegetarian menu with different locations across Paris.
Smoothie Bowls - Wild & The Moon Paris
Watermelon is hands down the best! On a hot summer day, this will do the trick.
Paris Baguette 156-24 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354 - Yelp
Museum
Centrally located museums
So much to do and see in this modern art museum, gallery, library, look out, cinema and a kids water fountain area. Centrally located in Les Halles - Chatelet area.
Centre Pompidou Paris
Nice alternative to the overcrowded Louvre.
Musée d'Orsay