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L'Été du Canal, a refreshing festival with a thousand activities on the Ourcq canal

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© Été du Canal - Seine-Saint-Denis

For the great delight of Franciliens longing for vacations and in need of warmth, the Summer of the Canal is back from July 8th to August 13th. Embrace summer in a different way with this festival by the water, featuring concerts, dances, cruises, brunches, and dozens of organized apéritifs that promise a refreshing 16th edition!

You know it, you've been waiting for it, it's coming back more fiery than ever: the open-air leisure festival, Summer of the Canal, is soon arriving at the Bassin de la Villette with a program designed as the water flows. Meet us every weekend from July 8th to August 13th to go on vacation, or almost, without breaking the bank!

We're warning you right away: you won't know where to start. Thematic cruises, sports and Olympic activities, music of all kinds, a program that will make the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, the Canal Saint-Denis, and the Boucle Nord de la Seine come alive. Your only problem: choosing from all the tempting options!


Tap your foot at floating concerts

To celebrate in a privileged setting, five free floating concerts will take place on boats. Jazz, rap, electro, classical: the musical styles represented will be as eclectic as the festival itself. Among the artists present, the Kinshasa collective Kin'Gongolo Kiniata on Sunday, July 9, the vocal ensemble Sequenza 9.3 on the 23rd, and the soul group Principles of Joy on the 29th. Because taking to the open water is great, but with music it's even better! Note that other themed cruises, exploring history, heritage, gastronomy, and street art, will also introduce you to unique places, menus, and artworks.


Pedal or breakdance, which one do you prefer?

No need to travel 300km to a seaside resort to enjoy some water activities. In Paris, it's possible too: pedal boats, kayaks, zodiacs, inflatable structures, and even stand-up paddle boardsdle will be at your fingertips in the leisure bases of the cities bordering the canal. To prepare for the Olympics, several spaces will allow you to try your hand at climbing, breakdancing, or even skateboarding: a chance to reveal the champion within you ! 

© Été du Canal - Seine-Saint-Denis


Watch a film gem in La Villette

And let's not forget the art and culture enthusiasts : because summer is not complete without the outdoor cinemas that populate the capital, head to the lawn of Parc de La Villette for a XXL screening of classic films ! Many workshops will also be organized around dance, choreography, gardening, archeology, and analog photography : you'll see, everyone will end up envying your summer!cute; parisian.


16th edition of the Summer of the Canal
Ourcq Canal / Saint-Denis Canal
From July 8th to August 13th
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