Many inhabitants of the Paris region came to seek a little freshness at the nautical base of Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, when the mercury exceeded 30 ° C. Between sport and relaxation, they took advantage of their newfound freedom.
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They were numerous on Sunday to have come to seek a little freshness on the side of the leisure center of Saint-Quentin en Yvelines.
While the mercury exceeded 30 ° C.
in the Paris region, the lake and the large trees offered a welcome refuge.
"I just came to get some fresh air, enjoy the sun and stretch my legs a bit. We had a lot of times when we stayed locked up at home, we all have calories to burn", smiles Philippe to the microphone from Europe 1.
Cap and sunscreen
But the majority have opted for an activity that is a little less physical and a little more relaxing.
Cap screwed onto the skull and sunscreen in his pocket, Lucien is inaugurating his petanque season.
“I missed it a lot. In two years, I lost some good bowling skills,” he says.
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On the lawns, under the trees, many picnic tablecloths are spread out.
"You still needed a little shade not to get sunburned", explains a father from Dreux.
Her children are in swimsuits, in the middle of a water fight.
"In the city center, there are no large parks where you can have fun, be with the family," regrets the mother.
A freshness which still has a small cost, since you have to pay 5 euros to access the nautical base.