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Swimming, rollerblading and other family activities
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Rollerskating on the river bank in Paris : Click to enlarge picture
Rollerskating
One of the most fun things a child can do in Paris – and as enjoyable for the minders – is to have a wet and wild day at Aquaboulevard, a giant leisure complex with a landscaped wave pool, slides and a grassy outdoor park. In addition, many municipal swimming pools in Paris have dedicated children's pools. See "Activities and sports" for more details.

Cycling and rollerblading are other fun undertakings for the whole family. Sunday is now the favoured day to be en famille on wheels in Paris, when the central quais of the Seine and the Canal St-Martin are closed to traffic. One of the most thrilling wheelie experiences is the mass rollerblading that takes place on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons (the Sunday outings are more family affairs). Paris à Vélo C'est Sympa has a good range of kid-sized bikes as well as baby carriers and tandems, and they also offer bicycle tours of Paris.

Bowling and billiards are both popular in Paris and might amuse your teenagers.


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