The site served as an official venue for rowing and canoeing events during the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Olympic-standard nautical stadium includes a white-water course with a pumping system capable of generating rapid water currents.
The park's diverse terrain includes both wooded forests and wide-open landscaped lawns.
The leisure island encompasses two primary bodies of water: the large lake for recreational use and the specialized competition basin.
The equestrian center at Vaires-Torcy is one of the largest in the eastern suburbs of Paris.
Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy is a 350-hectare recreational park situated on the banks of the Marne River. The site features a professional-grade nautical stadium designed for rowing and sprint canoeing. Visitors have access to a supervised sandy beach with dedicated swimming zones open during the summer months. The facility includes an extensive network of trails for cycling, jogging, and walking around the various lakes. An onsite equestrian center offers horseback riding lessons and pony rides for children. The park provides equipment rentals for paddleboarding, kayaking, and windsurfing. Multiple dining options are located throughout the grounds, including lakeside snack bars and restaurants. It is one of the twelve regional leisure islands managed by the Île-de-France administrative region.
The viewing bridge overlooking the Olympic white-water course.
Bring a waterproof bag if you plan to rent a kayak or paddleboard to keep your belongings dry.
Check the official website before visiting, as certain water areas may be closed to the public during private competitions.
Pack a picnic, as the designated lawn areas are more secluded than the primary restaurant zones.
Do not attempt to swim in the non-supervised competition basins or the white-water stadium.
The beach area is generally open only during the summer season; individual activity centers may close during winter months.
Swimwear is required in the beach zone; shirts and shoes must be worn in restaurant and reception areas.
