Le Papillon Social #11

Hey there 👋 I’m Daniela, and every week I round up the coolest events in Paris — most of them free or affordable. Each edition is a bit different depending on what’s happening. Here's what I’d add to your calendar for July 7-13:

• 07/07 - 31/08: Paris Plages (Free)
  Paris turns the Seine banks and Bassin de la Villette into urban beaches with sand, sun, swimming zones, and chill concerts. Perfect free summer escape.
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• 07–09/07: The Future of Environmental Protection in Antarctica (Free) 🧊
  Talks, roundtables, and workshops at the Académie du Climat, all about protecting Antarctica in the face of climate change. Super interesting if you’re curious about climate, policy, or just love a good deep-dive topic.
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• 08/07: Clothing Swap + Frip Night @ Le Carrousel Pigalle (Free or €2) 👗
  Bring clothes you don’t wear anymore and swap them for something new. There’ll be drinks, live music, and cozy vibes. If you’re just browsing, it’s only €2 to enter.
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• 09/07: Seine Run with Team Orange (Free) 🏃
  Join a midday group run along the river led by certified coaches. All levels welcome. Just show up in your running gear — there’s no changing room.
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• 09/07: Free Yoga @ Mairie du 11e (All Levels) 🧘
  Gentle intro class hosted by Yoga Vision inside the 11ᵉ town hall. Just bring your mat, no signup needed.
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• 10/07: Intro to Argentine Tango @ QJ (Free w/ RSVP) 💃

  A free group intro class led by pro dancers near the Louvre. No heels allowed inside, so bring comfy shoes. Only register if you know you can come!

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🤫 Pssst… Firefighter Balls Are This Weekend!
Keep an eye out, fire stations across Paris throw their iconic Bals des Pompiers this upcoming weekend.Think drinks, dancing, and super fun energy at your local fire station. The one in the 17ᵉ is usually great!

• 11/07: Outdoor Screening – Un p’tit truc en plus @ MLK Park (Free) 🎬
  Start the summer with this feel-good comedy by Artus, screening under the stars at Parc Martin Luther King. It's funny, touching, and all about connection and difference.
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• 11/07: Women’s Run @ the Seine with Team Orange (Free) 🏃‍♀️
  This week’s Thursday run is just for women! Led by pro coaches, this early evening session is a chance to get moving, connect, and enjoy the riverside. No locker rooms — just show up ready to run.
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• 11/07: The Year 2000 Bug @La Machine du Moulin Rouge (€5.60) 💿

  A fun Y2K party where you can dress up in your cutest 2000s look and dance all night to the best hits from the era.

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• 11/07: Laughter Yoga with Cath @Jardin21 (20€) 😂

  An evening of laughter therapy and movement in the garden! Led by Cath, this session mixes breathwork, light body exercises, and contagious laughter to shake off stress and boost your mood. No yoga experience needed — just bring your good energy (or let the group help you find it).

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• 12/07: Salsa Class with Camila Eslava @ Artivistas (20€) 💃

  Camila Eslava brings the heat back to Artivistas with another Saturday salsa session. It’s beginner-friendly, full of great energy, and the perfect way to shake off the week. Come solo or bring a friend…no dance partner needed.

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• 12/07: All World Waacking Battle @Grand Palais (€15) 👯‍♀️
  150+ dancers take over the Grand Palais for a wild waacking battle to kick off Festival Paris l’été. It’s high energy, expressive, and full of flair, with DJs, showcases, and legendary judges from around the world.
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• 13/07: Ruta Cervantes – Rayuela Walk (15€) 📚
  A spanish guided walk through Paris in the footsteps of Cortázar’s Rayuela. Led by filmmaker Mario Daniel Villagra.
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• 13/07: Girls Who Walk Paris – 10km Power Walk (Free) 🚶‍♀️

  A relaxed but energizing walk through Paris with the Girls Who Walk community. The goal: 10km in 2 hours.

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• 🧱 LEGO Building Tournament @ Champs-Élysées
  A giant LEGO tournament is landing on the most iconic avenue in Paris! Build your dream vacation essential with LEGO bricks, snap a photo, and submit it online. If your creation gets selected, you could be invited to the big Champs-Élysées final later this summer.
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À la semaine prochaine 🦋✨
Daniela