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You may not think of Paris immediately when you think of family vacations. After all, from a kids'-eye-view, romantic strolls are boring, and endless museums are torture. However, if you get the chance to take your children to Paris, you'll find there's plenty of fun for all ages in the city of light. Below are a few of the best ways to keep kids engaged and interested.
Jardin du Luxembourg
Paris is full of gardens, but one of the best is the Jardin du Luxembourg in the sixth arrondissemont. Marie de Medicis built the palace in 1612, and while palace tours are available, the grand old building serves only as scenery for most of the patrons of this sprawling Jardin.
A formal garden, with immaculate lines of trees, Luxembourg has statues, fountains, ponds to float boats on, and many pigeons for young ones to feed or chase. There is a charming outdoor cafe with excellent food, but the children will be more interested in the puppet theater next door. The shows play on weekends and Wednesday afternoons. |
