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5 Must-Do Activities in Paris This August

Outdoor Cinema Under the Stars

Relax on the grass in front of a giant screen at the Villette Festival. For a thrilling night, catch Stanley Kubrick's The Shining on the evening of the 22nd. View the full film program HERE.

Play Pétanque

No need to head to Provence—Paris has plenty of spots for pétanque. Join games at Paris Plages along Georges Pompidou Expressway, the Seine riverbanks, or dedicated pitches at bars like Les Niçois and Chez Bouboules.

Yoga by the Canal

Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., practice Ashtanga yoga in front of the Pavillon des Canaux on the Canal de l'Ourcq. Sessions are just €10.

Hit the Open-Air Dance Floor

In front of MK2 Bibliothèque, enjoy free outdoor dancing four nights a week. Learn swing, rock 'n' roll, and West Coast swing—perfect for all levels!

Master Coffee Tasting

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, join a 'coffee discovery' session at Sylvain Caron's Marais boutique. Explore flavors and perfect your brewing technique for cafe-quality results at home.