France

Ile De France

Ile-de-France - photo 1

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Ile-de-France is an inland administrative region around Paris. It has limited direct saltwater diving, with most diving activity focused on freshwater environments or brief coastal trips elsewhere. Within the region, dive activity centers on inland waters and training sites, with a few river dives in nearby freshwaters like the Scarpe basin used for practice and certification dives. The urban geography and river systems shape practical diving opportunities, often oriented toward shore-based learning, rescue training, and local pro-bono projects. For divers planning trips, short excursions outside the region are common for more varied sea dives.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Ile-de-France

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Dive sites and dive centers around Ile-de-France

The cities

The best time to dive in Ile-de-France

The best months to dive in Ile-de-France are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (13-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
7 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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