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Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes
The collection of animals in the Jardin des Plantes includes snow panthers and pandas; com-
bine with the neighbouring Natural History Museum .
Parc Zoologique de Paris
Observe lions, cougars, white rhinos and a whole gaggle of other beasties unseen at this
state-of-the-art zoo in Bois de Vincennes.
Parks & Outdoor Capers
Sailboats in Jardin du Luxembourg
Playgrounds, puppet shows, pony rides, chess and an old-fashioned carousel: this mythical
park has pandered to children forever. But it is the vintage toy boats to sail that are the real
heart-stealer.
Jardin des Tuileries
Light relief after the neighbouring Louvre ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ), this Seine-side park
stages kids' activities and a summertime amusement park.
Parc Floral de Paris
Easily the best playground for kids over eight: outdoor concerts, puppet shows and giant
climbing webs, 30m-high slides and a zip line, among other high energy-burning attrac-
tions.
Jardin d'Acclimatation ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.jardindacclimatation.fr ; av du
Mahatma Gandhi; admission €3, attraction single/carnet of 10 €2.90/15;
10am-7pm Apr-Sep, to 6pm Oct-Mar; Les Sablons)
This enormous green area with cycling paths, forest, lakes and ponds in the Bois de
Boulogne is a family must. Renting a pedalo or rowing boat - bring a picnic - is a warm-
weather treat and every child loves the faster-paced amusement park.
Locks on Canal St-Martin
Watching canal boats navigate the many locks is fun, fascinating and free. Lunch waterside
on fish and chips from the Sunken Chip .
Riverside play on Les Berges de Seine
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