A giant beach is installed in the Bois de Vincennes all summer long!

At the edge of the Vincennes woods, facing the Saint-Mandé lake, the Chalet du Lac has been welcoming you for 120 years now. And in summer, this legendary place offers a little extra: lounging on one of the Beds or sunbeds placed on the fine golden sand to soak up the sun. All while sipping a delicious cocktail and flipping through your favorite summer book! An unusual terrace If you're tired of the usual Parisian bistro terrace to enjoy the sun, here's an alternative that should charm you. A beautiful sandy beach, at the gates of the capital, that gives you the instant feeling of being on the most heavenly beaches in the world. On over 1000 m², the Chalet du Lac offers you a unique experience.There are comfortable beds for two, or more traditional loungers, to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.See this post on Instagram Whether you're on the beach or sitting around a table, you can also enjoy the moment to savor delicious dishes and refreshing drinks from restaurant LÏa, also located within the Chalet domain. Between the Levantine-inspired mezzes and cocktails with island flavors, let me tell you that you quickly forget that you are only a few minutes' walk from the ring road. And we're not complaining about that. Happiness comes at a price But beware, if this dream schedule.The cost is 90 euros per person, excluding drinks, with admission to the swimming pool included. As they say, happiness comes at a price. To tempt you, we must warn you, it still takes some effort to enjoy it, as the services are not cheap. Renting a bed for two costs 45€ for half a day and 80€ for the whole day. For a simple deck chair, prices are a bit more reasonable: 15€ and 25€. But, if we were discussing exotic locations earlier, with these prices, we are right on the French Riviera. Towels are included in the rental (nice!), but drinks and food are not. And let's just say, eating on the beach is a delight. Mezzes, described by the restaurant as "half-starters," are priced at a reasonable €10. Main dishes start at €20, and cocktails cost at least €13. Check out this post on Instagram! Well, maybe we can't spend every weekend there. But hey, we think that for us poor Parisians who have to stick around during the summer and even worse, during the Olympics, this could be a nice little escape from our daily worries, right? Especially if we make the most of the various activities they have related to the sporting event! Bea Beach Parisienne Chalet du Lac Avenue Anna Politkovskaya, edge of the Bois de Vincennes - 12th Weekdays from 5pm Weekends from 11:30am to 2am More info.