Just 35 minutes from Paris, this huge 9,000 m² water park feels like you're on vacation!

As the heat has come down like a heavy blanket over the City of Lights in recent days, Parisians are all desperately searching for places to take a dip to cool off a bit. Fortunately, between the free swimming pools, the largest river beach in France, and plentiful hiking/swimming options, Paris and its surrounding areas are bursting with great ideas, a little bit more high-quality than the Canal Saint-Martin. And this time, we invite you to discover a truly extraordinary place to satisfy all your water fantasies.

True happiness at your fingertips

Since last weekend, it's been hot. Very hot. Too hot. So much so that all we want is to dash!Brittany or treat yourself to a weekend in the calanques of Marseille to cool off a bit. The thing is, not everyone has the time or the money. Luckily, we've found a place where you can relax by the water without spending hours on public transport or shelling out a minimum wage on train tickets.

Villages Nature Paris sera bientôt enfin doté d'une rivière sauvage, pour en faire un Center Parcs digne de ce nom (sans quoi les fans hardcore de Center Parcs étaient apparemment en PLS).
Les travaux ont débuté l'été dernier, pour une ouverture cette année. pic.twitter.com/eOmo31hubu

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In the heart of a domain of over 500 hectares, Village Nature from Center Parcs Paris offers you a huge outdoor lagoon. With views of the nearby lake and greenery all around, you’ll quickly forget about the stifling heat of the asphalt. And for a complete relaxation (or if you feel it’s just not hot enough), head to the spa to enjoy some treatments, as well as hammams and saunas.

Dozens of water activities

For thrill-seekers, who have other goals in life besides being a teabag forgotten in a pool (which is still a pretty fun game), don’t worry, you’ll find plenty to satisfy all your desires. virtual reality experience to feel the sensation of weightlessness.

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And once you've had a good splash, the fun doesn’t stop there, because you can enjoy this dreamy place to take a pedal boat ride on the lake, have a session of tree climbing, visit the farm, play a game of mini-golf, or simply stroll in the midst of nature. In short, it's all about recharging your batteries before heading back to face Paris. Just a heads up, though, this dream comes with a price, since the entrance ticket (which includes some activities, but not all) is €58 for the day.