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Les Berges de Seine
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Summer of 2014 was the first season people really got to enjoy this daring urban planning escapade undertaken by the city of Paris. What once was a freeway where speeding cars raced along the river... Read More
Summer of 2014 was the first season people really got to enjoy this daring urban planning escapade undertaken by the city of Paris. What once was a freeway where speeding cars raced along the river embankment, is now a completely pedestrian zone. Moreover, to encourage its citizenry's and visiting guests'usage of the area dozens of fun and entertaining distractions have been installed along the embankment from the Eiffel Tower all the way to the Assemblee Nationale. There are water fountains that freely spout potable flat and sparkling water; there are lounge chairs on barges with generous greenery surrounding them; there are art installations; underneath a bridge is a disco mirror with dance music blaring; there is a big chalk wall where you can write whatever you feel. And more. Go and discover it all for yourself. If you have kids to bring along, all the better.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "The best time to enjoy this long stretch of riverfront recreation is during the hot summer months. But any time of year it is welcoming and the Zzzz cabanas can be reserved for free use for gatherings of friends also throughout the year."
- Outdoor Activities: "The best time to enjoy this long stretch of riverfront recreation is during the hot summer months. But any time of year it is welcoming. This particular little playground, reserved for kids, is to be found just below Paris City Hall, the majestic Hotel de Ville."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Finally a designated pedestrian and recreational zone along the gorgeous and ever-entertaining River Seine. What took them so long?
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: An outdoor playground such as this is not to be found everywhere. The kids get to play while parents can watch the boats go by.
