With summer temperatures making us more eager than ever to cool off, it’s time to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris with some outdoor activities. And there are plenty of places to do just outside Paris. And one of these refreshing outings is the Jablines-Annet leisure island, a veritable beach close to Paris where you can both bask in the sun and enjoy water sports. We’ll show you around.
East of Paris, a beach to escape the hustle and bustle
If you don’t know what to do with your weekend, want to escape the hustle and bustle and heat, or fancy a bit of water sport, we’ve got just the solution. In Seine-et-Marne, just a few kilometers from Paris, the Ile de loisirs de Jablines is the ideal idea for a summer outing. A genuine leisure park built around a large lake, it covers almost 450 hectares and offers a whole host of activities!
For fans of sunbathing and lounging, there’s a 400-metre beach with supervised swimming. But for water sports enthusiasts, it’s a veritable paradise open to you every day from 10am to 6pm. Activities include water-skiing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, canoeing, kayaking, paddling, fishing and pedal-boating.
But that’s not all: the facilities on the Ile de Jablines offer a myriad of sports and leisure activities, including mini golf, climbing, horse riding, tennis, accrobranche and beach volleyball. For cyclists and walkers, a number of routes have also been set up, so all you need to do is don your helmet or walking shoes.
In short, a thousand activities, from the most peaceful to the most sporting, are possible on this immense complex. All that’s left to do is hop on the train and make a date!
How do I get to Ile de Jablines from Paris?
- By train: TER to Esbly then bus 2264 to île de loisirs or RER A to Chessy – Marne-la-Vallée then bus 2263 to île de loisirs.
- By car: Via the A4 and A104 motorways
Also read: What to do around Paris when it’s too hot? Our ideas for cool-down getaways