There’s so much to see in Paris and so many sights to enjoy. If you are in Paris with your family, make sure to take them to see the stunning scenes in these highly recommended family attractions.
Ride a Pony at Jardin des Tuileries
If you’re looking for an outdoor activity which your children are rarely taking part in, try letting them ride a horse through Paris’ beautiful Jardin des Tuileries. It would be unusual to see ponies and children march through the park in the middle of Paris, but this pony-riding activity spearheaded by Monsieur et Madame Gascard is very well-known in Paris and children of tourists are often seen here playing with the cute ponies.
Watch a theatre presentation in Le Lucernaire
If you want to learn more about the culture of Paris, the history of France, and the lives of so many prominent European, the best way to see history re-enact itself would be at Le Lucernaire. Le Lucernaire is an educational theatre that presents only interesting and entertaining plays. You can find Le Lucernaire in 3 rue Notre-Dame des champs, 6th Arrondissement.
Watch a puppet play
Children like toys, playing, and watching entertaining presentation. After watching a play at Le Lucernaire, you may also want to head down to Jardin du Luxembourg and find Guignol, a popular puppet show held in the heart of Paris. Guignol’s puppet show is very interesting and children, most of all, will love it.
Shop for old- or vintage toys in La Tortue Electrique
Forget Marche aux Puces and Puces de Saint Ouen and head down to La Tortue Electrique, instead. This is just one of the many shops in Paris where you can find old toys, trinkets, and accessories for yourself or for your home.
La Tortue Electrique is located at 5 rue Frédéric Sauton 75005, Paris.
Eat delicious pastries at La Pâtisserie des Rêves
La Pâtisserie des Rêves is different from all the other patisseries in Paris because its interior will remind you of a giant gingerbread house where everything is edible. In reality, the La Pâtisserie des Rêves is not edible but it surely makes you think that the entire place is made of sugar and candy. Treat your kids to a delicious cupcake; you might also want to have some for yourself. La Patisserie des Reves is located in 93 rue du Bac, 7th Arrondissement.
Showing posts with label Shopping and Souvenirs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shopping and Souvenirs. Show all posts
Monday, April 23, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Where to Buy Unusual Souvenir Pieces for Friends Back Home
It has become quite a habit to bring home souvenirs to our friends and family waiting for our return back home. Giving away souvenir gifts to friends is also a special way of sharing one's experiences in Paris although they were not there in person.
Many tourists make the mistake of going to malls and shopping stores to buy souvenirs without realizing that what you find in a French mall could be ordered online or bought wherever you are in the world. If you want your gifts to stand out this year, here are four places to visit:
Muji is a small shop in Les Halles that sells unique gifts and souvenir pieces. If you want a truly French gift to take home, Muji is where you can buy a wooden toy kit of the Parisian skyline.This wooden piece is the perfect wall decal for you, or your friends' rooms, back home.
If you want something unique and historical, it would be best to hit museums. There are hundreds, even thousands, of museums in Paris alone and each establishment has its own souvenir shop. Make it a part of your tour plan to drop by the popular ones and buy a cheap souvenir.
If you want gifts that are odd and cheap, the best place to find them would be at the Puces St. Ouen in Porte de Clignancourt. You can find old medical tools here, vintage items, and even taxidermy pieces. Most of the merchandise sold in this part of town is cheap but you could still ask for a discount from the merchants.
Finally, there are certain streets in Paris that sell unusual paintings and sketches; perhaps the most common of these areas would be around the Marais, Notre Dame, and Canal St. Martin. You could get an oil painting of yourself or a friend here and perhaps buy little office pieces like Gargoyle-shaped erasers.
Many tourists make the mistake of going to malls and shopping stores to buy souvenirs without realizing that what you find in a French mall could be ordered online or bought wherever you are in the world. If you want your gifts to stand out this year, here are four places to visit:
Muji is a small shop in Les Halles that sells unique gifts and souvenir pieces. If you want a truly French gift to take home, Muji is where you can buy a wooden toy kit of the Parisian skyline.This wooden piece is the perfect wall decal for you, or your friends' rooms, back home.If you want something unique and historical, it would be best to hit museums. There are hundreds, even thousands, of museums in Paris alone and each establishment has its own souvenir shop. Make it a part of your tour plan to drop by the popular ones and buy a cheap souvenir.
Finally, there are certain streets in Paris that sell unusual paintings and sketches; perhaps the most common of these areas would be around the Marais, Notre Dame, and Canal St. Martin. You could get an oil painting of yourself or a friend here and perhaps buy little office pieces like Gargoyle-shaped erasers.
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