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 - pending 

> 2026 : Paris Bassin de la Villette and Pantin

    Opening of the swimmers' village m (Bassin Villette and Pantin)
    start of 5 km and 5 km palme in Pantin (93) - canal de l'Ourcq
    500 m start and 4x 500 m relay at La Villette
    end of races

> Starting times for swimmers in Paris 

     2 km start with fins
     2 km start
     1 km start
     end of races

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.