105 rue Rambuteau, 1er tel 01.45.08.07.18 (M°/RER Châtelet-Les Halles). Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am–noon & 2–6pm, Sat & Wed 10am–6pm, Sun & holidays 1–6pm; Nov–March till 4pm; closed Mon & during bad weather; €0.35 for a one-hour slot; 7–15s only except Sat am).Right in the centre of town, just west of the Forum des Halles, the Jardin des Enfants aux Halles is great if you want to lose your charges for the odd hour. A whole series of fantasy landscapes fill this small but cleverly designed space. On Wednesdays, animators organize adventure games; and at all times the children are supervised by professional child-carers. You may have to reserve a place an hour or so in advance. On Saturday mornings (10am–2pm) adults too can go in and play while they take charge of their under-seven-year-olds – the only time the little ones have access. Several languages are spoken, including English. Opening times vary a bit in the middle of the day, so it might be best to phone ahead.
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