This summer, the heart of the Paris Region beats to the rhythm of major sporting events. It’s an opportunity for Parisians and visitors to (re)discover the capital and its region from a new angle, based on the great unifying values of sport: excellence, respect and friendship, for a rare moment of universal celebration, popular fervour, festivities and emotion. Athletes from 44 sports will be competing for victory in some of the most magical locations in the capital and its region, with iconic sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais and the Château de Versailles transformed into exceptional arenas for the occasion.
2024 is also the 150th anniversary of Impressionism. This anniversary, celebrated by exceptional exhibitions at the Musées d’Orsay and Marmottan Monet, is a great opportunity to discover or rediscover the Impressionist nuggets of Paris and its region, such as Auvers-sur-Oise in the footsteps of Van Gogh, the Maison Caillebotte in Yerres, or Chatou and its banks of the Seine, which inspired Renoir.
Between culture, nature, open-air festivals, meandering, gastronomy, you won’t be short on options to make this an experience you won’t forget.
Prefer to rediscover the capital’s iconic spots? Majestic monuments and châteaux, must-see museums with world-famous masterpieces, unusual collections, artists’ houses and so on, Paris Region is the destination for art and culture par excellence.
Want to experience something incredible? Prepare to be amazed by a show at the Château de Versailles, a candlelit dinner at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a show in Provins – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the Nuit aux Invalides light and sound spectacle.
In the party mood? Visit one of the many music or film festivals scheduled for this summer: Rock-en-Seine, Lollapalooza, Days Off, Django-Reinhart festival, Classique au vert festival, Saint-Denis festival, to name just a few.
More of a nature lover? The formal gardens at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, the Provins Rose Garden, the King’s Kitchen Gardens, La Villette cultural city park, or the forest of Fontainebleau will inspire you with pleasant walks and outdoor explorations!
And if you’d rather someone else do the legwork, how about a cruise-boat or open-top bus? Enjoy a river cruise with dinner or lunch, or take a bus tour and see Paris’ monuments from a different angle.
Above all, go with the summer flow and don’t forget to enjoy a pitstop on a terrace or one of the many rooftops dotted around the city. For foodies, sweet-toothed or savoury, treat your tastebuds in Michelin-starred, trendy or traditional restaurants, pastry-shops, ice-cream parlours and exceptional chocolatiers.
Discover all these tips and suggestions on the official VisitParisRegion website
