Paris Plage, Beach Made in Paris
Paris, capital of France is far from the beach. But residents of Paris should be pleased because they have a “beach” made in the city center.
“Paris Plage (read: Pari Plaz),” his name. The beach is located in central Paris, located on the banks of the river Seine.
Paris Plage is known among locals as well as some foreign tourists. In fact, it became one of the attractions in the old city to attract tourists every year.
In French, the Paris Plage beach means Paris (Paris Beach). It is the artificial beach. Its location along the edge of the Seine River, which extends from east to west and was in the middle of the City of Paris.
Paris Plage held in late July to late August. Typically, the Paris Plage event took place four to five weeks.
Artificial beach, with many attractions are held, a new icon of Paris as one of the world’s tourist paradise. Tourists always come. In addition to local residents, many of which came from European countries.
River Seine actually longs enough. But, who transformed into a beach is only about three kilometers. Paris Plage mainly built from the Pont Sully (street name) in the east to the Pont Neuf in the west river.
To conjure up the river area to the beach, the Paris city government to bring thousands of tons of sand in particular. Apart from other regions in France, the sand is sometimes imported from other countries. In addition, imported hundreds of palm trees to be planted on the riverbank. The grass is also planted near the creek. Sun showers, complete with protective umbrellas, installed along the location. A number of swimming pools built. For your information, swim in the Seine River is prohibited.
Various entertainment facilities available. Open the music scene ready to entertain, whether jazz concerts as well as pop and rock music. There is also the carousel and various other entertainment. To enter the Paris Plage, visitors are not charged for free aliases.
During the Paris Plage, all roads on the edge of the river are closed from vehicular traffic. Only pedestrians, bicycle users, or users who may pass rollerblades. Meanwhile, private car or charter buses parked at the Pont Louis-Philippe.
The idea that artificial beach construction starts from the city government’s desire to give opportunities to people on vacation without leaving Paris. Le Parisien, called for the citizens of Paris, used to go to the beach to enjoy a vacation from July to August which coincided with the summer.
Paris Plage 2002.Tradisi built on it to be maintained until now. Not only is enjoying Le Parisien. Tourists continue to flow. According to official data, three million people came to Paris Plage in 2003.
Usually visitors to swim and sunbathe until almost 23:00. During the summer from July to August and then, the sun in Paris-as well as other French regions, the new sets at 23:00. In the fall (starting September), the sun sets at around 20:00. However, rain can fall suddenly in Paris this month and the sun came out again after dark.
Although free swimming and sunbathing, guests Paris Plage would not be dressed casually. Do not expect to see people naked or topless women (bare breasts) while sunbathing. In fact, wearing a G-string (string bikini that shows the shape of the body and only covered the genitals) was banned. In violation would be fined big enough.
For the annual event that lasted only a month’s time, and development cannot be made permanent alias must be dismantled if completed, the funds the city government issued a large enough
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