Paris vacation in august
Paris is a beautiful country, and it has been a popular tourist destination for centuries. The country has a rich history, great food and wine, and wonderful cities to explore.
The climate in Paris can be described as temperate. This means that it has an average temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. It also has four seasons: summer (June to August), fall (September to November), winter (December to March), and spring (April to May).
Many people visit Paris’s many famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. If you’re looking for some fun things to do during your trip, consider taking a tour of one of these landmarks with your friends!
Paris vacation in august
GO TO THE POOL
If you spend August in Paris, a splash at the end of the day is always a good idea! The city boasts unique Art-Déco swimming pools, which are also listed as historical monuments. These pools, overlooked by rows of open walkways with old-fashioned cabins for private hire, are the perfect opportunity to relax and cool down in a beautiful atmosphere.
We recommend Piscine Pontoise, in Paris 5. This swimming pool is very central plus it opens until 11.45 pm from Monday to Friday.
The Josephine Baker swimming pool is also special. This pool is floating on the Seine River, moored in Paris 13 close to Bibliothèque Francois Mitterrand. This one-of-a-kind swimming experience is even more special in summer when the glass roof opens up to reveal a huge sun deck providing a fabulous view of the Seine.
SAIL THE PARISIAN CANALS YOUR OWN WAY
Marin d’ Eau Douce, located at Canal de la Villette in Paris 19, proposes electric self-drive boats for 5, 7, or 11 people. These electric boats are a fun way to explore the canal as they do not require any kind of boating license.
When you book your boat, consider a picnic option on board for lunch or a pre-dinner French apéritif.
SUMMER FUN AT PARIS PLAGES
Paris Plages (dates still to be confirmed) is a fun way to relax by the Seine River for a couple of hours. There are also other Paris Plages locations in the north, by the canals, with a much more local feeling.
GO ON A DAY TRIP
If you are spending more than two days in Paris, don’t hesitate to explore beyond the French capital.
Usually, the small towns near Paris are a bit dead in July or August. Our recommendation goes to Monet’s Garden in Giverny to see the famous water lilies. The water lilies start to bloom in July, so you can see the water lilies in bloom plus dahlias, cosmos, and hibiscus.
Another good day trip to do in August is the D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy. Enjoy the refreshing sea breeze whilst visiting one of France’s most important historical sights.
CLIMB UP THE EIFFEL TOWER BEFORE SUNSET
The Eiffel Tower is a must-see in Paris but it is a terrible place to visit during the day in August. Go up the Eiffel Tower after 8 pm so get some fresh air and see how the sun sets in Paris, it’s a magical experience!
ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE COCKTAIL FROM THE BEST ROOFTOP BARS
This is one of the best things to do in Paris at night in August. Look for the best rooftop bars in Paris and see the city from above with your favorite cocktail in hand. Some of these cool rooftop bars are part of stylish hotels, but they are happy to welcome also non-guests.
VERSAILLES FOUNTAIN SHOW
Versailles is a wonderful place to see in August (check out our Versailles quick guide). The Versailles Gardens are great to explore in the summer when all the grooves are open to the public for the musical gardens and musical fountains shows.
We especially like the Musical Fountain show, with all the Versailles fountains and other water features spouting to the rhythm of the music.
If you visit Paris in August, the Musical Gardens Show usually takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The Musical Fountains Show usually takes place on Saturdays, Sundays, and on 15 August 2022.
HAVE FUN AT L’ÉTÉ DU CANAL 2022
L’Été du Canal is a fun event that takes place in July and August (this year, from TBD 2022 to TBD 2022) along the banks of Canal de l’Ourcq and Canal Saint-Denis.
You can have a drink or an alfresco dinner by the canal, dance in a summer guinguette, or enjoy a boat ride or other water activities.
