Open-air festivals and wastelands : How to enjoy Paris in summer with your family or friends?
A must for a successful family weekend in Paris is the Parc de la Villette: between open-air cinema with an eclectic and family-friendly programme, the Cité des sciences, and a walk along the canal de l'ourcq, the Parc de la Villette is ideal for visiting Paris in the summer in the cool.
To have a drink with friends in Paris or to have a drink in Paris with friends while enjoying open spaces, many disused places have been transformed into urban wastelands: the Cité Fertile in Pantin and the Recyclerie in the 18th arrondissement are our favourites.