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 Game-making workshop |
27 Rue Montreuil Paris 75011 France +33 (0)1 43 56 13 38 http://www.kapla.com/centre_ka... |
The Kapla centre is located at the tip of the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, close to the Bastille. The district is extremely charming. The furniture makers and all other trades involving wood are housed in the Faubourg. More and more fashion designers have also recently decided to open shops in the district. The writer Patrick Sûskind, in "the Perfume" very accurately describes the atmosphere (and the smell!) of the street. The Kapla centre offers workshops for children. With small pieces of wood called Kapla, they can build monsters, houses or cars. Children, a lot more than their parents, know that game and love it. The centre also offers to babysit your kid during the course! They're really friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely Pedestrian Shopping Street |
Passage de l'Yonne (at Gabriel Lame St.) Paris 75012 France |
Once wine storage facilities, these beautiful stone structures have been converted into shops and restaurants, making this all-pedestrian area a favorite with Parisians, especially on Sundays when most stores around the city are closed. With the humongous UGC-Ciné Cité Bercy multiplex at one end, the Cour Saint-Emilion features eateries (ranging from The Frog pub to the fancy Chai 33, with its adjacent first-rate wine boutique) as well as stores, from the ubiquitous Sephora to the Alice bookstore and even a spa, Ominsens. The neighboring park, with its tiny vineyard, is not to be missed on a sunny day. - Mary-Laure Neulat Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Legendary Entertainment at Sea |
Port de la Gare (en face de Bercy, quai François Mauriac) Paris 75013 France +33 1 45 84 41 71 http://www.damedecanton.com/ |
The name Dame de Canton (changed from Cabaret Pirate in 2008) encompasses an impressive range of possibilities: a Chinese-style yacht holds a restaurant and performance venue which transforms into a club animated by a live DJ after weekend concerts. At the restaurant, diners may choose à la carte or a formula including a meal and concert (EUR24-30). The concerts themselves are fascinating contemporary performances of music from around the world... swing and jazz, reggae, rock, afro beat, electronic music, ska, hip hop, tzigane and gypsy styles, dub, beat box, singers, and occasional events built around the music find a home at the Dame de Canton. In addition, children's programming (Wednesday afternoons: 2:45 p.m.) includes clown cabaret, musical theater, storytelling, and concerts. The boat may be rented for private events, and tickets are available online, by phone, or before the show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Horsing around |
81 Avenue Édouard Vaillant Paris 92100 France +33 (0)2 5494 4600 (Federation Francaise D'Equitation) http://www.ffe.com/?cat=1&fic=... |
This event is held annually throughout France, including various venues in Paris, on the first Sunday of every autumn. Now if you are an outdoors person and love horses, then you could step up the pedal on the saddle. Get your children along to acquaint them with animals. It is an open day at the riding schools everywhere in France, a blessing for horse riding enthusiasts coupled with almost perfect weather. Get out all the breeches and helmets, don't go without them. To get more information, check the Web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 An Oasis Apart from City Life |
23 rue des Pirogues de Bercy Paris 75012 France +33 14 341 9696 http://www.omnisens.fr/acces.html |
Omnisens is an oasis of serenity in the bustling heart of Paris. Covering 600 square meters, this spa and gym offers a bevy of services including massage, estheticians, jacuzzis, yoga and pilates classes. Its interior is a soothing white with springs of greenery and potted plants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Creatures of the Sea |
293 Avenue Daumesnil Paris, Île-de-France 75012 France +33 1 4474 8480 / +33 1 4474 8501 http://www.palais-portedoree.org |
If you're fond of sea animals, then stop by at The Palais Porte Doree Public Aquarium. Though not as impressive as other aquatic parks, it still is worth a visit. Visited by both tourists as well as school children, the museum is home to a whole lot of aquatic animals. You'll find tank after tank of sea creatures-Colossoma pacu, Cichlids, Cardinal Tetra and lots more. The building is also used as a venue for several exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Maly Blomberg |
 Photo: François Pichard  |
 Photo: Jean-David et Anne-Laure |
 Photo: Caroline J. Armitage |
