Paris weekend and day outings with children
Travel in All Zones Without Extra Charge on Weekends/Holidays Beginning September 2012, Stif introduced a new formula for traveling within the five zones of the department, Île-de-France, which includes Paris using the Navigo Monthly and Navigo Annual passes (not the weekly, Mobilis or Paris Visite). This new service is for the metro, bus, tramway, weekend...
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While preparing a visit to Versailles, I ended up helping build Versailles. The building task involves matching three levels of architecture to please Mr. Mansard and the King. Playing the game, I heard myself giggling out loud (as did the rest of the household). Once completed, I earned a medal and the approval of the...
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Associating a zoo with Paris strikes a different chord from looking at historic buildings. However, le Jardin des Plantes is historical with its own zoo called La Ménagerie . Founded in 1794, this zoo is considered to be the oldest in the world along with de Schönbrunn in Vienna. Among its 2,000 inhabitants, the...
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Lots going on in Paris for those traveling with girls aged eleven and eight. Exhibitions include the Babar in the toy gallery (until September 2, 2012) at the Musee des arts decoratifs. Toys for boys at he Musée de la Poupée, a fun little museum with a wonderful display of dolls through the ages....
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Have Fun for a Couple of Days with Kids at Christmas Traveling with four children at Christmas sounds challenging. One of my readers is doing that. So I offered the following suggestions. If you, my readers, have additional information, please share it with me and I will pass it on. First, visit my Colleen’s...
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For all families living in Paris, traveling to or visiting Paris, visit Baby’tems. Camille has up-to-date information on renting baby equipment so you do not have to lug your own. And she delivers it to your hotel. Have a small child in tow? You must read her Baby’tems blog! Some of the information you...
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Children may not understand French, but visual art is multi-language. Below is a list of ideas for Marionnettes, Guignols, Theatre, Magic and Circus. For additional information on these entertainment venues, buy either of two weekly, small-format magazines at any newsstand: l’Officiel des spectacles (40 cents) or Pariscope (40 cents). I recommend l’Officiel (website)....
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