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Every summer, l’Été du Canal transforms the canals and banks of northeastern Paris into a vast space for discoveries and activities. From June 27 to August 9, 2026, the festival returns with a festive program open to everyone. Among the must-do activities of this 19th edition: themed cruises, back all summer from July 4 on the Paris canals.
Throughout the summer, visitors can board guided, festive, or gourmet crossings to discover urban landscapes, cultural venues, and the area’s transformations. A varied program that makes the canals a must-see part of summer in Paris. Program of cruises organized for this 2026 edition The heritage cruises For anyone who wants to better understand the history of the canals and the area, the heritage cruises offer guided visits led by passionate guides. It is a chance to discover the evolution of the neighborhoods, former industrial wastelands, and new cultural venues set up along the banks. Cruise on the canal de l'Ourcq, 2025; Credits: Arthur Crestani The gourmet cruises They invite visitors to discover the flavors of northeastern Paris through tastings on board and meetings with local restaurateurs and artisans. A friendly experience combining a trip on the water with culinary discovery. More information coming soon. Cruise on the canal de l'Ourcq, 2025; Credits: Arthur Crestani The street art cruises Along the canal Saint-Denis and Street Art Avenue, the street art cruises offer an immersion into urban cultures. Monumental murals, artistic performances, and guided interpretation of the works set the rhythm for these narrated trips on the water. Street art cruise on the canal de l'Ourcq, 2025; Credits: Arthur Crestani The Olympic Heritage cruises After the Paris 2024 Games, the Olympic cruises offer a chance to rediscover the iconic sites that hosted the events. These crossings look back at the area’s transformations and the legacy left by this international event. Olympic Heritage cruise 2025; Credits: SSDT The musical cruises DJ sets, live performances, and a festive atmosphere take place on board the musical cruises throughout the summer. Among the expected highlights: the BLACKPEARL evenings, with three hours of funk, hip-hop, soul, and R&B on the canal de l’Ourcq. Musical cruise 2025; Credits: Arthur Crestani A major new feature of this 2026 edition: the return of the cinema cruises. These guided crossings take you to La Villette’s open-air cinema while offering a different way to discover the canals. An original summer experience combining boating, cultural discovery, and cinema under the stars. Cruise 2025; Credits: GD The themed cruises are only one part of the l’Été du Canal program! Throughout the summer, the festival also offers river shuttles, water parks, open-air dances and shows, cultural walks, creative workshops, and many activities along the banks. To learn more about the event, visit the l’Été du Canal website.
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Source: paris.fr — photo: Seine Saint Denis Tourisme