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Address: 4, rue Louis Armand, Paris 75015
For watery fun, check out Aquaboulevard, a wildly popular public water park with slides and a wave pool. Plan ahead though – it gets ridiculously crowded on Wednesdays and weekends, and swim trunks are not permitted (men and boys must wear close-fitting Speedo-type suits). METRO: Balard (line 8) or Porte de Versailles...
Address: 5, ave Albert De Mun, Paris 75016
After a massive and much-needed renovation, the historic Aquarium du Trocadéro (1878) became Cinéaqua, a state-of-the-art aquarium housing more than 15,000 marine critters. The aquarium is divided into eleven ecological zones, mimicking Paris and various locations around the world. Along with the fish, guests can...
Address: Marne-la-Vallée 77700
Formerly known as Euro Disney, Disneyland® Resort Paris is comprised of two main parks: Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Each park has several themed sections, so you can easily spend a full day (or more, if time permits) in both. In true Disney fashion, there are shows, parades and character appearances...
Address: 1, parvis de la Défense, Paris 92040
Designed as a latter-day Arc de Triomphe, this enormous structure of glass, concrete, and marble marked the bicentennial of the French Revolution in 1989. Housing exhibition space and government offices, it also affords amazing views of Paris. As a gauge of its size, the cathedral of Notre-Dame (and its spire) could...
Address: pl Charles de Gaulle, Paris 75008
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This symbol of French victory was commissioned by Napoleon and completed in 1836. Adorned with sculpture and the names of military successes, the enormous arch features a small museum and rooftop viewing platform. At its base is the tomb of the unknown soldier. The arch sits at the center of place Charles de Gaulle...
Address: Champ de Mars, Paris 75007
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One of the world's most popular and well-known sites, this tower is not only a must-see for visitors but Paris's signature landmark. Although the structure was poorly received when it premiered, it's now a symbol of great civic and national pride. In fact, visitors must often wait in line before taking the elevator to...
Address: A1 Paris-Lille Hwy, between exits 7 and 8, Plailly 60128
Asterix is a French comic book character, and his adventures center around his home village in ancient Gaul, battling invading Romans and such. It may be obscure to non-European visitors, but that won't detract from the fun. Carnival rides and colorful games appeal to youngsters; grown-ups might find the traditional...
Address: 53, ave de St-Maurice, Bois de Vincennes, Paris 75012
Home to more than 1000 animals, the Bois de Vincennes zoo is a must see, especially if you're traveling with children. Aside from its lovely park setting, the zoo is attractive and provides its animals with ample space in naturalistic enclosures (no cement floor cages). Catch sight of lions, bears, markhors, mountain...
Address: 11 bis, rue Scribe, Paris 75009
At Paris-Story, you get a quick, concise and entertaining history of the city in 50 minutes. The presentation is projected on a 12m (40-foot) screen and covers 2000 years. Once you've seen the film, check out the 3-D interactive model of Paris, as well as Paris Experience, with five looping films of fascinating...
Address: 33, av du Maine, Paris 75755
In only 40 seconds – courtesy of one of Europe's fastest elevators – you can reach the 59th floor of Tour Montparnasse, a sleek, Parisian skyscraper. From there, views of the city are astounding, and you can get a wonderful overview of Notre-Dame, the Bois de Boulogne and the Louvre. On a clear day, in fact, you can...
