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For the landlocked.(ersatz beaches all across Europe)(Brief Article)
Everybody loves the beach. But not everybody can go on vacation at the same time--OK, except in France in August. Not willing to wait, last summer the city of Paris set up a an ersatz beach on the banks of the Seine. Nearly 2.5 million people showed up to relax and bask in the sun. This summer, sandy imitators have sprung up all across Europe. A Tip Sheet primer:
Paris, France
right bank of the Seine River
July 20-Aug. 17
DETAILS: It has 3,000 tons of sand, 300 coveted lounge chairs, 240 parasols and 40 hammocks. Free to all, it also features a lending library, a writing workshop, a floating stage, a climbing wall and several bars.
Brussels, Belgium
along the banks of the main canal Aug. 1-31, Wed.-Sun.
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