Parks and Shady Gardens: A Summer Guide to Paris and Paris Plages
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When summer heat settles over Paris, travelers seek out cool, refreshing havens. Hôtel de la Motte Picquet, ideally located near the Champ de Mars, offers the perfect starting point to explore shaded parks and enjoy Paris Plages, the city’s iconic free summer event.
Shady Oases and Leafy Strolls
Just minutes from the hotel, the Champ de Mars offers a wide lawn beneath towering trees—ideal for cooling off at the start of your stay. A bit further out, the Luxembourg Gardens feature shaded paths lined with linden trees, perfect for reading breaks, with public chairs available throughout the park.
Parc Monceau stands out for its elegant groves and intimate atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a quiet picnic. These green havens are easily accessible by metro or on foot from your hotel.
Paris Plages: Sun, Cool Breezes, and Summer Fun
From July 5 to August 31, 2025, Paris Plages transforms the banks of the Seine, the Bassin de la Villette, and the Canal Saint-Martin into urban beach resorts. This 24th edition embraces a tropical ambiance inspired by France and Brazil, with free activities including concerts, misting stations, dance workshops, DJ sets, food tastings, and exhibitions.
Six locations—including Bras de Grenelle (15th arrondissement) and Quai de Bercy (12th)—will feature supervised swimming areas in the Seine, the canals, and the Bassin de la Villette. A refreshing getaway just a few metro stops away.
A July or August stay at Hôtel de la Motte Picquet offers the perfect mix of shaded relaxation in Paris’s most beautiful gardens and immersion in the vibrant atmosphere of Paris Plages.
Discover these refreshing escapes where nature, culture, sports, and entertainment come together to create an unforgettable Parisian summer experience.
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Hotel de la Motte Picquet, a 3-star hotel close from Eiffel Tower and Invalides