How to make the most of Paris Plage, the annual event where the city transforms into a beach resort with lounge chairs, palm trees, swimming, music, open-air sports, and al fresco dining.
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How to make the most of Paris Plage, the annual event where the city transforms into a beach resort with lounge chairs, palm trees, swimming, music, open-air sports, and al fresco dining.
When looking for some entertainment options in Paris, don't forget to check out the many shows beloved by the locals as much as visitors, including world-renowned circus acts, magic shows, and the traditional children's puppet theatres still going strong in...
Sometimes when you've had enough of the museums and refined culture of Paris, it's nice to let loose for the day at an amusement park. There are several options in and around Paris to fit your mood.
Families with young children will find plenty in Paris to keep them occupied, from puppet shows to kid-friendly museums, while the parks and gardens of Paris offer plenty of running space and playgrounds for small tots.
One of the most interesting Paris events of the summer is Grand Train. Opened within a disused SNCF train depot in late April, Grand Train features 2000m² of covered halls, courtyards and outdoor space filled with over a dozen bars and eateries, lounge chairs...
For centuries Paris was at the forefront of medical research, and at one time there were a half dozen museums dedicated to its fascinating history, from the earliest hospitals and the fight against contagious diseases to the first medical instruments and...
Behind a packed shop of plush animals, in the 14th district of Paris, is Patrick - "Monsieur Peluche" - an amazingly friendly and chatty man you wouldn't expect to own a toy shop.
Fortune teller machines, antique carousel horses, a Hall of Mirrors, a unicorn who plays piano, vintage games and masked Venetian singers...
Most visitors strolling Luxembourg Gardens have seen kids pushing adorable little sailboats around the Grand Bassin duck pond, but perhaps you didn't know this is a tradition that's almost 90 years old.
When I went for a walk in the park last Sunday, it was eerily quiet – not jammed with the usual Parisians enjoying family time. I figured everyone was off skiing during the school vacation, but it turns out I was wrong: they were all at the Salon de...
