From swimming in the Seine to visiting a bridge-turned artwork, via fireworks and music, here's a look at what's on in summer 2026 in Paris.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 14:14 CET
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Is that a mountain range in Paris? No, that's pop-up artwork La Caverne du Pont Neuf by French street artist and photographer JR Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP
From swimming in the Seine to visiting a bridge-turned artwork, via fireworks and music, here's a look at what's on in summer 2026 in Paris.
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