Synopses & Reviews
Vacationing abroad with children is a unique experience and
Around Paris with Kids helps to make it unforgettable. Local author Emily Emerson LeMoing has handpicked 68 fun and fabulous things to do around Paris with kids in tow. Youll look at old favorites in a new light, from………
•Terrific ideas for family days, from museums to puppet shows
•Kid-friendly snack spots and restaurant suggestions included with each activity
•Themed directories let parents plan their days with kids special interests in mind
•Insider tips help parents make the best use of their time while saving money and stress
•Paris-specific flip art, trivia, and a chapter of games keep kids entertained en route and in line
•All attractions include addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, admission prices, and age-appropriateness
Synopsis
For this smart, cheerful little book, Fodor's parent-experts have hand-picked 68 terrific things to do around Paris with a child in tow, from Luxembourg Gardens to The Waxworks Museum. Written by parents who live in Paris, this book is smart about what kids like and about what parents need.
Synopsis
Each book focuses on up to 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like--and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation.
Table of Contents
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68 Aquaboulevard
67 Arc de Triomphe
66 Arènes de Lutèce
65 Les Arts Décoratifs
64 Bateaux Parisiens
63 Bercy Village
62 Bois de Boulogne
61 Bois de Vincennes and the Parc Floral
60 Catacombes
59 Cathédrale de Notre-Dame-de-Paris
58 Centre National dArt et de Culture Georges Pompidou
57 Champs-Élysées
56 Château de Versailles
55 Cité de la Musique
54 Cité des Enfants
53 Cité des Sciences et de lIndustrie
52 Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park
51 Double Fond
50 École Lenôtre Ateliers des Petits Magiciens Gourmets
49 Les Égouts
48 Fondation Claude Monet
47 Fontainebleau
46 France Miniature
45 Halle Saint-Pierre
44 Hôtel National des Invalides
43 Jardin dAcclimatation
42 Jardin de Sculpture en Plein Air
41 Jardin des Halles
40 Jardin des Plantes
39 Jardin des Tuileries
38 Jardin du Luxembourg
37 Jardins du Palais-Royal
36 Marionnettes du Luxembourg
35 Médaillons dArago
34 Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris
33 Musée dArt et dHistoire du Judaïsme
32 Musée de la Curiosité et de la Magie
31 Musée de la Poupée
30 Musée de lAir et de lEspace
29 Musée de lOrangerie
28 Musée des Arts et Métiers
27 Musée dOrsay
26 Musée du Louvre
25 Musée du Quai Branly
24 Musée en Herbe
23 Musée Grévin
22 Musée National du Moyen Âge
21 Musée Picasso
20 Musée Rodin
19 Musée Vivant du Cheval
18 Muséum National dHistoire Naturelle
17 Opéra de Paris–Garnier
16 Oya, Jeux à Jouer
15 Palais de Chaillot
14 Palais de la Découverte
13 Parc André Citroën
12 Parc Astérix
11 Parc de la Villette
10 Parc Georges Brassens
9 Paris à Vélo Cest Sympa
8 Paris Canal
7 Paris Story
6 Place des Vosges and the Marais
5 Promenade Plantée
4 Rollers-et-Coquillages
3 Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre
2 Sainte-Chapelle and the Concièrgerie
1 Tour Eiffel
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