Bassin de la Villette

The largest artificial lake in Paris, lined with cinemas, café terraces and boat trips, and a supervised open-water swimming spot in summer during Paris Plages. The lively waterfront heart of the 19th — free and open all day.

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Type
Canal basin · waterside
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Address
Quai de la Seine / Quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris
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Admission
Open access · free
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Access
Open access · free
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Access
Métro Jaurès (2, 5, 7bis), Riquet (7) or Stalingrad (2, 5, 7) — on the quays
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Nearby
The Canal de l'Ourcq, Le 104 and the Parc de la Villette are all within a short walk.

Where it is — and what's around

Bassin de la Villette (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 19th — and the hotels around.