In many ways, Paris in the summertime is the least Parisian of times in the city of lights. So many residents have left town for vacations elsewhere, and the influx of visitors turns the city into a perpetual Babel, with foreign languages heard just as frequently as French in metro cars or cafes. The pace slows, and the festivities peak.
Why to Love Paris in the Summer:
- Prime time for festivals and great open-air events, many of them free
- Visitors virtually have the city to themselves as locals leave on vacation en masse
- Relaxed, carefree, and warm atmosphere
- Spike in airfares during peak season means reserving well ahead is a must (Look for a travel package)
- Attractions and public transport are often overcrowded
- Spells of rain or intense heat waves can ruin plans for outdoor activities-- and extreme heat can be dangerous for elderly or young visitors
- Paris Boat Tours
- Paris Walking Tours
- Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris
- Top Summer Festivals in Paris
- Paris Street Music Festival
- Paris Plage (Paris Beach)
- Paris Gay Pride
- Open-Air Theatre at the Shakespeare Garden (Bois de Boulogne)
- Open-Air Cinema at the Parc de la Vilette
- Rock en Seine (3-day outdoor rock festival
Month-by-Month Guides to Paris in the Summer:
- Paris in June Weather Outlook, Packing Guide, and Highlights
- June Events in Paris
- Paris in July Weather Outlook, Packing Guide, and Highlights
- July Events in Paris
- Paris un August Weather Outlook, Packing Guide, and Highlights
- August Events in Paris
Book Your Summer Travel Package to Paris Now:
- Consult Kayak's vacation page for a quick and reliable overview of vacation packages to Paris.
- You can also find good deals on flights to Paris at Expedia.com: (Buy direct)
- Paris by train: Buy Eurostar or Thalys tickets via Rail Europe
