Paris Plage ~Quirky city beach...

Paris Plage, the "Faux" beach set up on the banks of the Seine River that winds through the French capital, opened Thursday for the fourth season. A quirky project that has since spawned copycat beaches in cities across Europe and as far away as Tokyo. The Paris Plage now counts 280 beach chairs, 480 chairs, 225 beach umbrellas, countless beach mats, cafes, ice cream stands, sandboxes, a wading pool for children, along with volleyball, samba lessons, a host of musical events and even a riverside version of outdoor films. Fantastique!!