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 Listeners, if you’re in Paris today, August twenty-first, you’re in for a truly vibrant week. The city has fully transformed for summer, so let’s dive into the very best happenings you need to check out right through the weekend.

First, Paris Plages is in full swing until early September. The banks of the Seine, Canal Saint-Martin, and Bassin de la Villette are lined with deckchairs, palm trees, and more than enough sand for you to dig your toes into. You can swim in the river for the first time in a century, join beach volleyball, dance outdoors, or take the kids for free sports lessons, water activities, and open-air exhibitions. There are lively Brazilian events and plenty of places to simply lounge with a refreshing drink and soak up the sunshine, reports Paris je t’aime.

If you love nightlife or epic family fun, make sure to catch the Fête des Tuileries. This city-center funfair at Jardin des Tuileries features Paris’s Ferris wheel, log rides, fun house, and that classic cotton candy stand. This weekend marks your last chance for the rides, as the fair closes Sunday, August twenty-fourth, according to Sortir à Paris. The Olympic cauldron, now the Paris Cauldron, launches above the garden every evening. If you want the best view, stake out a spot near Place du Carrousel or the banks of the Seine near Pont Neuf and Pont de la Concorde. The cauldron lifts off at nine-thirty each night this month—a luminous ring of LED flames hovering above the Parisian skyline.

Music lovers, you’re spoiled for choice. The Rock en Seine festival runs August twenty-second to twenty-fifth at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, just outside city limits. It brings together international and French artists, with past headliners including Arctic Monkeys and Tame Impala. There’s a brilliant energy and the festival grounds are easily reached by metro.

For those who prefer classical music, unwind at the Classique au Vert festival every weekend in August at Parc Floral. The lush botanical gardens host chamber music, symphonies, and solos by French and international musicians. Don’t miss Les Solistes at Bagatelle, another chamber music festival set in the Orangerie of Parc de Bagatelle.

Cinephiles, evenings under the stars at the Open Air Cinema in Parc de la Villette is a Parisian must. Until August twenty-third, grab a spot on the grass and watch films with the city as your backdrop.

If you’re more of a foodie or enjoy bustling markets, the Floating Market of the Southwest lines Quai Montebello with gourmet treats and French specialties, perfect for picnic supplies as you stroll the Seine.

On Saturday nights, a magical spectacle awaits at the Palace of Versailles with the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes. You’ll see illuminated fountains and fireworks paired with music—a breathtaking way to end your day.

Art and culture fans should consider special guided walking tours. You might discover street-art in vibrant neighborhoods, savor world-class chocolate on the Pure Chocolate tour, or roam medieval Paris from Notre Dame to hidden fountains.

Don’t forget lazy Sunday brunches, serene walks along the Seine, and bustling terraces filled with laughter and clinking glasses. Paris in August is laid-back yet incredibly lively—the perfect mix for every listener wanting extraordinary memories.

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