Disneyland Paris – Affectionately Known as DLP

Disneyland Paris is a Cornucopia of Rides, Restaurants and All-out Fun for Everyone: Disneyland Paris, affectionately known as DLP by Mouseketeers the world over, is a cornucopia of rides, restaurants, exhibits and all-out fun for everyone. In the last few years the fun has been doubled as Disney Paris added the Walt Disney Studios Park to an already jam packed adventure. And, the fun keeps piling on! Many of the traditional rides from the California theme park were recreated (with some … [Read more...]

Jardin d'Acclimatation – A Paris Amusement Park for Kids

20 Hectares of Paris for Kids' Amusement: Parents looking for a children's amusement park in Paris will be pleased that they need go no further than the Bois de Boulogne.  The Jardin d'Acclimatation in the northern section of the Bois Boulogne, has been a paradise for children since 1860. Attractions for children in this 20-hectare amusement park include a menagerie, an archery range, a vegetable garden, a house of mirrors, miniature-golf course, shooting galleries and an art museum for … [Read more...]

Bois de Boulogne – A Park Built by Napoleon III

A 865 hectare Park built along the lines of London's Hyde Park: If you're travelling with children in Paris and museum visits are making them restless, head for Bois de Boulogne on the western fringe of Paris, in the 16th arrondissement.  This 865 hectare park is usually very busy at weekends with joggers, walkers and families on a day's outing. The Bois de Boulogne was once a part of the Forêt du Rouvre that surrounded ancient Paris.  In the early centuries, the Bois (woods), was a … [Read more...]