Visitors to the Paris Plage relax on sun beds next to the Seine River on July 20, 2007 in Paris. The Paris Plage event allows Parisians and tourists to enjoy some of the delights of a sea-side beach in the middle of the French capital.
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A woman sunbathes on an artificial beach on the banks of the Seine as part of the "Paris-plage" event on August 2, 2010 in Paris.
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A barge carrying sand on the Seine River in front of people walking on the banks on July 26, 2011 in Paris, during the "Paris Plage" yearly event. For the tenth summer, Paris transforms the banks of the Seine into a full-fledged beach with palm trees, outdoor showers and hammocks. The event runs until August 21.
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Children play under water showers on the opening day of the "Paris-plage" event on July 20, 2010 in Paris.
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A man is looking around on the opening day of "Paris-plage" event on July 20, 2010 in Paris.
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Striped sunbeds create a beach-like atmosphere by the Seine River on July 21, 2011, the opening day of the 2011 Paris Plage yearly event.
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Children enjoy water sprayed on the banks of the Bassin de La Villette as part of "Paris-plage" event on July 24, 2010 in Paris.
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An excavator puts down sand in Paris along the Seine River in preparation for the 10th edition of Paris Plage.
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People stand under water sprayers on the opening day of "Paris-plage" event on July 20, 2010 in Paris.
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People lie down on deckchairs on the opening day of "Paris-plage" event on July 20, 2010, in Paris.
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Children play in an inflatable boat on the opening day of "Paris-plage" event on July 20, 2010 in Paris.
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People look at a sand castle along the Seine River on July 26, 2011, during the "Paris Plage."
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A detail of a sand sculpture featuring Minnie and Mickey Mouse, during the 2011 "Paris Plage" yearly event.
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Municipal employees use a crane to set up an artificial beach with palm trees on the banks of the Seine River on July 19, 2010.
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A Parisian woman looks at municipal employees creating an artificial beach with palm trees on the banks of the Seine River on July 19, 2010.
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