Every summer from mid-July to mid-August, a small oasis in a sweltering city forms along the right bank. Tourists and Parisians (those not lucky enough to escape the city for a coastal retreat) alike flock here for a little staycation of their own. A few friends and I decided to check out the beach on its last day. There are areas reminiscent of boardwalks, while ice cream and beverage vendors offer refreshing treats to quench thirsty beachgoers. And of course, in true Euro fashion, plenty of speedos dot the "shoreline".
I'm now wishing I got more pictures of the things I saw which made it so unique - the random scattering of enormous beach chairs, small pick-up bands playing beachy tunes, and a little "water park" to cool off since swimming in the Seine would be the equivalent of swimming in the Mississippi. Again, novice blogger - bear with me for a moment :)
There are also rumored to be kayaks/canoes/paddleboats if you fancy a ride on the Seine as well as pools which extend over the river. I am a little bummed we didn't see these things - but if you are in Paris at this time, you should check it out!
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| Descending on the beach with the Conciergerie in the distance. |
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| Zee Plage! |
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| Aubrey, Jesse, Clayton, and me with the Pont des Arts behind us - famous for its "love locks" :) |
After this last heatwave, the weather has become significantly cooler and more comfortable. (Bonus - riding the metro does not include being crammed up against hot, sweaty, and smelly people. Now it's just crowded... and sometimes smelly.) I am really looking forward to Fall and all of the fun things planned aside from my longstanding favorites - changing colors, steaming cups of apple cider, chunky knit sweaters, delicious seasonal treats, and a couple of fabulous holidays!
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