| There are the obvious sights to see when on holiday in | | | | a wave pool, quad biking, karting and even a tree top |
| Paris with the family, such as the Eiffel Tower, but the | | | | adventure centre called the Paris Ouest Aventure. |
| there are numerous beautiful gardens situated | | | | And of course there are the theme parks like |
| throughout the city that are a great way to relax with | | | | Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix, which we have all |
| a picnic and let the children enjoy themselves on the | | | | heard about, but what about the Mer de Sable, which |
| playgrounds. | | | | has a wild west theme where you can see shows, |
| Many gardens have pony or donkey rides along with | | | | yet if you prefer wildlife rather than wild rides, you can |
| merry-go-rounds such as the famous old one at the | | | | watch eagles in flight along with tree top walks at the |
| Jardin du Luxembourg, which is a great thrill for the | | | | Espace Rambouillet. France Miniature is another theme |
| young children, but for the harder to please teenagers | | | | park designed as a map of France showing numerous |
| there are specific areas for skating and even activities | | | | monuments and landmarks in miniature, but from here |
| like table tennis at the Parc Andre-Citroen. | | | | you may even wish to take a short trip to the famous |
| During the summer months Paris comes alive with lots | | | | Chateau de Versailles, where you can experience an |
| of different festivals, fetes and shows which take | | | | equestrian show or fountain show on specific days |
| place all over the city, and from puppet shows to fairs | | | | during the summer months. |
| through to open air jazz concerts, there is going to be | | | | But what about in bad weather, we hear you asking. |
| something to keep everyone amused. | | | | Well, Paris is a city that has it all, with a wide variety of |
| Yet how about going to the beach? Well Paris may | | | | entertainment and activities available for all ages. You |
| not be near to the beach, but every year they create | | | | could think about a visit to the Cite de Sciences and |
| a beach scene on the banks of the River Seine called | | | | experience the Geode movie dome or different |
| the Paris Plage where they bring in tonnes of sand | | | | interactive experiments, then venture into the |
| and create activities such as volleyball courts and | | | | L'Argonaute submarine that sits just outside. |
| even have a floating swimming pool. | | | | How about a circus? This is often a good family |
| Thinking of the River Seine, why not take a trip down | | | | entertainment option and Paris has two main circuses |
| the river on one of the traditional bateau mouches | | | | called the Cirque Diana Moreno Bormann and the |
| long-boats and see the famous monuments like Notre | | | | Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, and you can even book |
| Dame cathedral, and you could even opt to have lunch | | | | trapeze lessons or see shows at the Club Med World, |
| or dinner on board, yet the evening is a fantastic | | | | but for the older members of your family, Club Med |
| experience with the bridges and the Paris landmarks all | | | | World also has a nightclub. |
| lit up along the route. | | | | There are so many different options for shows, like |
| Rather than using the metro, younger children would | | | | magic at the Double Fond or a horse show at the |
| often prefer a bus ride and you could choose a site | | | | Theatre Equestre Zingaro, but perhaps an aquarium |
| seeing tour on an open double decker bus that goes | | | | would be of more interest to you and your family and |
| around the city, which is a lot more fun. One particular | | | | in the centre of Paris there is the incredible CineAqua |
| firm called the l'Open Tour buses has four different | | | | that has the largest viewing screen in the world. |
| routes where you can even get to see places like the | | | | PlayMobil is a great place for young children where |
| Sacre-Coeur Basilica. | | | | they can actually play with different PlayMobil toys set |
| You cannot forget about walking along the Champs | | | | out in different themes like a castle, or for older |
| Elysees with its famous shops, but when those little | | | | children and teenagers the, Aquaboulevard leisure |
| legs get tired, the Häagen-Dazs ice cream house | | | | centre will keep everyone entertained with the flumes, |
| will be a delight for all members of the family. | | | | wave pool and jacuzzi's etc, but don't worry you could |
| Ok, so you would like to get out of the city for the day. | | | | in the restaurant watching them! |
| Well how about a day trip to a Safari Park at the Parc | | | | You have no doubt gathered by now that Paris has |
| Zoologique de Thoiry, which also has a beautiful | | | | so many activities on offer and we are only scratching |
| chateau and a unique interactive maze, which is the | | | | the surface, but hopefully this has provided you with |
| only one of its kind in the world. Also if you are into | | | | more of an insight into a city that caters for all ages, |
| outdoor activities then there are a couple of great | | | | so you can plan your holiday and get the most out of |
| places such as the Base Regionale de Loisirs de Saint | | | | it. |
| Quentin en Yvelines for activities like fishing, golf, sailing, | | | | |