Both work in Paris, and for Celia, the beach is a godsend. "Imagine being able to tan, relax in the sand and get a feel of the coastline immediately after working hours or on weekends," she says.

As Paris hosts the 2024 Olympic Games, the city is opening three beaches in its center, bringing a taste of St. Tropez and Nice to more northerly, urban shores. CNN values your feedback 1.

The Touquet-Paris-Plage beach is located in the Pas-de-Calais. It is known for its 11 km long white sandy beach, forming dunes and bordered by a pine forest.

Paris — Every summer, a big section of the walkway along the River Seine in central Paris is transformed into a temporary "beach," complete with deck chairs, pop-up beach bars and play areas for ...