Listeners, Paris is sparkling with summer magic this week and weekend. Today, the city is bustling with events like Paris Plages, where you'll find real sandy beaches along the Seine, the Canal Saint-Martin, and Bassin de la Villette. These pop-up urban beaches offer lounging areas, beach volleyball, kayaking, open-air dancing, and even swimming in the Seine for the first time in a century. Paris Plages continues through August, so head out for free activities, sunbathing, and cultural pop-ups according to Paris je t’aime.

For families or anyone with a playful spirit, head to the Tuileries Gardens for the Fête des Tuileries. Picture a classic French funfair experience—candyfloss, thrilling rides, the Ferris wheel, and classic fairground games going daily until late in the evening through August 24. According to Secrets of Paris, entry is free, and you only pay for the rides.

If you’re craving culture, immerse yourself in art at the Louvre’s special exhibition featuring Near Eastern antiquities from the Met in New York, on display alongside masterpieces from the Louvre itself, available until September 28. Or wander to Fluctuart, the floating urban art museum by Pont des Invalides, which boasts works from Banksy, Miss Tic, and Invader—it’s open every day this summer and is free to visit, information courtesy of Paris Discovery Guide.

Movie lovers, it’s your season: head to Parc de la Villette for the fantastic outdoor cinema series showing films under the Parisian sky every evening this month. It’s a local favorite for a picnic and a movie for free.

Looking for evening magic? Make the short trip to Versailles on Saturday for the spellbinding Grandes Eaux Nocturnes. It’s an illuminated night fountain show with fireworks lighting up the grand gardens and classical music floating through the air. According to Paris Discovery Guide, this happens every Saturday night until mid-September and is truly unforgettable.

Kids are spoiled for choice this weekend. Theatre Le Bout hosts the children’s show Tutankhamun and the Golden Scarab and the enchanting Pierre et la Princesse ensorcelée, while Smile World indoor leisure park in Bercy brings electric go-karting and trampolines. Meanwhile, the immersive animal adventure, Noah’s World, lets families meet rescue animals in the heart of Paris, as reported by Sortir à Paris.

And if classical music is your style, take a stroll through Parc Floral for Classique au Vert festival, where open-air concerts fill August weekends with lush melodies and flowers everywhere.

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