Paris Plages

Paris Plages (= Paris Beaches) runs for a month in summer from mid-July - providing riverside relaxation beside the Seine. This year, because of the recession, authorities decided to spend much less and try to get sponsorship to fill the gap. It was disappointingly dull, and unfortunately it rained for nearly two weeks as well. However, many people did their best to make the most of it.

Dancing classes ...

Pétanque ...

I decided to "cheat" and include the following photos from 2006, when it was much more lively:

Flexible light sculptures for kids to play with ...

"Beach" activities in front of the Hotel de Ville as well ... (still 2006)