It’s the Summer Solstice and I’m finding myself inspired to write about seasons again. This time we’re beginning the season of late sunsets and endless activities offered by the Mairie. Last year more than ever before, I really noticed how much the Mairie does to keep people entertained during the summer – from outdoor movies at parks to Paris Plages to the Tour de France finale to all they do along the Berges de Seine; there really is something for everyone. One of my favorite things to do during the summer, in fact, is to wander along the Seine both early in the morning and late in the evening. The truth is, summer days in Paris feel like they’ll never end. When the sun doesn’t say adieu until nearly 11pm, you feel like you can stay up forever taking in all the sights and sounds. Parisians are notorious for their mass exodus in summer, but I find these long days to be best spent in Paris along the Seine taking photos and enjoying the low sun.

If your summer plans bring you to Paris, be sure to allow some space in your agenda for some impromptu wanderings along the Seine for views like this.