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Under construction.....This will be my November or December article,
if you happen upon this page and have anything to advise, please
contact me
A large toy store just off the Champs Elysees is
la Grand Récré
126 r La Boétie (8th arrondissement) 01 42 25 42 42
A great brasserie nearby is
l'Alsace
brasserie, plus their Christmas market begins November 24.
If you are coming to Paris over the Christmas holidays, some of the
restaurants open on Christmas Day are located on
my Restaurant page.
Have the children seen the movie "Ratatouille"? If so,
visit the mayor's website for a map and references to places in
Paris that were made in the movie -- could be a fun way to see Paris.
If the children are between 10 and up, consider visiting
the sewers of Paris.
If you Google Musée des égouts (Paris Sewer Museum), you will find
sources for the details in English (I will translate the history and
information from the mayor's website one of these days!).
The site will provide the basic information about price and opening
times.
Another fun thing for kids is the
Catacombs. The mayor's page will provide the basic information
about price and opening times.
The
Palais de la Découverte is very
close to the Champs Elysées. It is a science museum (although
in French the displays and interactivity could be universal --It is
located on the back side of the Grand Palais.
A
Monoprix is located on the corner of the Champs Elysées and rue
du Colisée -- they have a grocery store downstairs and clothes,
household goods, cosmetics, etc. upstairs.
This is also a good spot to pick up picnic supplies (depending on the
weather). You can buy some very nice bread at
Paul. The two closest locations to the Champs-Elysées are at
49 bis avenue Franklin Roosevelt and
84 avenue Champs-Elysées.
If you have small tots who want to play in the sand box at the park
before or after the guignols (av Matignon and Champs-Elysées), check out
the Monoprix for the spoons, cups, pails, shovels and other toys.
The temptation of chocolate is in the vicinity at
Jadis et
Gourmande. If you are unsure what to choose from their wide,
delicious selection, I recommend putting together a small bag of
ganaches and its
various flavors. Ten pieces will cost under 7 euros.
Marionnettes/Guignols
Under fives along for the tour? Try the marionettes on Wednesday and
Saturdays at the park on the corner of Avenue Matignon and
Champs-Elysées..
A
man in a black hat (the voice of the marionettes) begins swinging and
ringing a massive bell at the marionettes at Rond-Pont Champs-Elysées
announcing the opening of the gate to the performance.
Playground in the area
A
playground is located within the same park, as well as mechanical
amusements (1 ticket is 1.50 euros - multiple tickets are also
available) and swings (balancoires) 1 euro per child.
Toilets
There are facilities available in the park, but if you would rather go
some place extremely nice and especially if you have someone in your
party in diapers -- go to 26 Champs-Elysées and
Point WC
inside the gallery. It is also accessible from rue de Ponthieu. For the
price of 1 euro, believe me, it will be worth the visit with its
contemporary design and products.
The Disney Store at
44 avenue Champs-Elysées is right there next to the
Virgin Megastore at
52 avenue Champs-Elysées.
Restaurants
Something to keep in mind about that area, you have pizza restaurants,
Hippopotamus,
brasseries -- movie theatres with movies in English...
Hippopotamus has offers for children's menus -- if you read French you
will glean a lot of information from their website for special offers.
6, avenue Franklin Roosevelt Metro FDR .
There is a very nice, small café on the corner of avenue Franklin
Roosevelt and rue de Ponthieu --
Café le Ponthieu.. You could take the children there for
lunch and feel as if you were still with the grownups. Good menu prices
at lunch time.
Paul is also on avenue Franklin
Roosevelt and a good place close by the Champs-Elysées for a sandwich,
pastry or some fresh bread. Read more about Paul and
their history since 1889
(in English as well).
Champs-Elysées is open until midnight
Jadis
et Gourmande
49 bis, avenue Franklin Roosevelt 75008
Open: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Monday morning
Metro: Franklin Roosevelt or Saint-Philippe du Roule
PAUL-- Paris Roosevelt
store
49 bis avenue Franklin Roosevelt - 75008
Pizza
Pino
Champs Elysées
31/33, avenue des Champs-Elysées - 75008
Tél. 01 40 74 01 12 - Open from 11:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt or bus 73
Other Paris Pizza
Pino's
Addresses of all the Paul in Paris (website in English and French)
Marionettes
in Paris - celebrating 200 year birthday in 2008!
Luxembourg
Jardin du
Luxembourg 6th arr. Metro Vavin
Entry
4.40euros
Indoors and
heated
from 1933, the
son Francis-Claude Desarthis continues his father tradition
Wednesday 4
p.m.
Saturday,
Sunday 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Marionnettes des Champs-Elysées
Théâtre du vrai Guignolet
Be sure to watch the video presentation "Voir
la vidéo"
Created in 1818 by M.P. Guentleur.
Protective covering during the rain.
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 3 p.m.
Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées - 8th arr.
Metro: Champs-Elysées Franklin Roosevelt
Théâtre
Guignol Anatole - Marionnettes des Buttes-Chaumont
History of the Guignol in Paris and videos. Theatre closes for the
winter: end of October until Spring and during bad
weather.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Entry: 3 euros
Their
schedule is posted on their website.
Buvette des Marionnettes
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May 2008