Every year since 2002, Paris Plages (Paris Beaches) is an event that offers Parisians and visitors the opportunity to enjoy leisure and sports activities usually performed at the seaside.
Over a length of 3.5 km sandy beaches are set, that transform the face of the city, with palm trees, swimming pools and playgrounds.
This plan, which was originally a social approach of the Socialist mayor of Paris for Parisians who can't afford a vacation, has been a huge success since its inception and its example was followed not only by other cities of France but also by foreign capitals such as Berlin, Brussels, Budapest...