Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle 2026

This edition of Paris à la nage (Open Swim Stars Paris) features 3 swimming contests in Bassin de La Villette in the 19th arrondissement of Paris and Canal de l'Ourcq - Pantin. This initiative aims to bring up to date the traditional race La Traversée de Paris à la nage, the mythic nautical rendezvous begun in 1905 to post Second World War on the banks of the Seine River.

Related: Outdoor swimming in Paris Bassin de la Villette

2026: 5 km, 2 km, 1 km, 500 m and 4x500 m relay races, plus... a new program, new courses! 2 different locations between Saturday and Sunday.

Swimming contests - Paris Open Swim Stars 2026

All in all, Paris à la nage offers various races over the weekend.

> 2026 Schedule for July 11—departure from Bondy in Seine-Saint-Denis to Pantin—Pantin Basin for running and swimming in the Ourcq Canal

•     10:00 a.m.: Opening of the event village in Pantin (93) and distribution of swim caps
•     12:45 PM: Briefing for the 5 km race with and without fins—Bondy—Route d’Aulnay Bridge
•     1:00 PM: Start of the 5 km race with and without fins—departure from Bondy—Route d’Aulnay Bridge to Pantin—Place de la Pointe.
•     1:15 PM: Briefing for the 500-meter race and the 4 x 500-meter relay
•     1:30 PM: Start of the 500-meter race and the 4 x 500-meter relay from Place de la Pointe in Pantin (metro: Église de Pantin – Line 5)
•     3:00 PM: Awards ceremony for the day

> Swim Start Times in Paris on Sunday, July 12, 2026

•     6:00 a.m.: Pick up participation caps for the Paris Swim Crossing (8 KM). Meet at Quai de la Gare (Paris 13th arrondissement - 75013)
•     6:30 a.m.: Start of the Paris Swim Crossing (8 KM) – Quai de la Gare
•     8:00 a.m.: Swimmers’ Village opens – Quai de Grenelle (Paris 15) 
•     9:00 AM: End of the Paris Swim Crossing (8 KM) and awards ceremony
•     9:15 AM: Briefing for the 2 KM with fins
•     9:30 AM: Start of the 2 KM with fins
•     10:00 AM: Briefing for the 2 KM
•     10:15 AM: Start of the 2 KM (1st wave)
•     11:00 a.m.: Briefing for the 1 KM race
•     11:15 a.m.: Start of the 1 KM race
•     12:00 p.m.: Medal ceremony for the 2 KM with fins and 1 KM races
•     12:30 p.m.: Start of the 2 KM race (2nd wave)
•     1:30 p.m.: Medal ceremony for the 2 KM race and end of the event

Registration for swimming contests - Paris à la nage

Registration on line for Paris à la nage. Attention, numbers of participants is limited!

Non licenses swimmers, - French Swimming Federation, Triathlon or Handisport Natation - wishing to register, must present a medical certificate of non-contraindication for the practice of swimming in competition.

A week-end at Bassin de la Villette - Paris

Your visit of Paris à la nage is the opportunity to enjoy many activities at Bassin de La Villette during summer time: outdoor cafés and restaurants, theme cruises on Ourcq Canal and boat rental without license, shuttles starting from Bassin de La Villette, promenades, etc.

You are staying all weekend? Check the hotels around the banks of the Bassin de la Villette or the accomodations in Pantin.

Dernière mise à jour le Thursday 09th of July 2026