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 Vast Public Artwork |
Esplanade de Paris Paris 95000 France http://www.cergypontoise.fr/so... |
The Axe majeur is a defining feature of Cergy-Pontoise, a huge garden and work of art running three kilometers through the city and pointing towards Paris. It is composed of 12 stations, each one an invitation to explore and to take a voyage. The stations include a tower, columns, themed gardens, an island, and a pyramid. Dani Karavan, the artist, creates monumental sculpture around the world and dedicates his artwork to peace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Barge Party |
3 Quai Malaquais Paris France +33 1 4046 8512 http://www.laballeaubond.fr/ |
If you're looking for an ultimate partying experience on a barge in Paris, La Balle au Bond serves the purpose. With a cafe, orchestra, magician, and DJ as well as concerts from time to time, this barge is never a boring place. Up to 200 people can dine and groove to the music at a time. Moreover, the premises can be rented for private shindigs. Parking is also available on the quay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paris from the Sky |
2, rue de la Montagne de la Fage Parc André-Citroën Paris 75015 France +33 1 44 26 20 00 http://www.aeroparis.com/ |
Located in André-Citroën Park, le Ballon de Paris offers a unique experience while visiting the city. Gaining up to 490 feet in elevation during the tour, the 104 feet high and 72 feet wide hot-air balloon filled with helium, provides passengers with a spectacular view of the city's main attractions, from the Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower) to the Seine River and Tour Montparnasse. Transporting up to 150 people, it will bring joy and excitement to the whole family. Price: EUR12 (Adults). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Epicenter of Multipurpose Events |
8 rue de Berri Paris 75008 France +33 14 225 4559 http://www.carrebw.com |
Situated just 30 meters from Champs Elysées, Carré BW is a stunning multipurpose venue featuring 1500m² of space as well as a restaurant and bar. Events range from concerts to seminars, marriages to galas. It has a capacity for 850 seats or 1500 people standing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Center for Multitude of Sports |
21 rue Pierre Brossolette Paris 92400 France +33 1 41 16 39 50 http://www.ville-courbevoie.fr... |
The Centre Omnisports Docteur Jean Blot has an impressive array of sports facilities. This includes an all-sports room which can accommodate around 350 people and holds practices for handball, basketball, badminton, and rock climbing on an 11 meter (36 foot) wall. There are also two soccer fields and rooms devoted to the practice of specific sports: judo, karate, aikido and yoga, boxing, table tennis, dance, and bodybuilding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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USOAM Tennis Club |
1, rue Roland Garros Z.A.C. des Guyards Paris 91200 France +33 1 49 75 36 99 http://www.usoamtennis.com |
This welcoming club and association has at their disposal two covered courts and eight outdoor "quick" courts, as well as a Club House. Classes, training, and coaching are also offered, and competitions are held here for everyone from 7 to 8 year old lutins to the seniors of 18 years and older. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Youth Community Center |
1 rue Roger Tagliana Paris 95430 France +33 1 34 48 01 64 http://www.auvers-sur-oise.com... |
The Espace Jeunes houses the Service Jeunesse d'Auvers-sur-Oise, which provides activities and events to young people. These include a ping-pong table, a pool table, a basketball court and soccer field, a rollerskating or skateboarding terrain, and a variety of excursions and events. Educational workshops include first-aid, childcare, several sports, and theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Trips for all |
107 Rue du Ménil Paris 92600 France +33 1 4790 5216 http://www.parisidf.online.fr/ |
Your tour will be led by a licensed guide, hence the professional approach is inevitable. The tours are translated in English as well as German. Herve Anne tours usually take you around the most famous landmarks. The other lesser known yet beautiful districts are explored too. So are you ready for the long walk? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Island of Impressionist History |
Ile des Impressionnistes Paris 78400 France http://www.musee-fournaise.com... |
The Ile des Impressionnistes of Chatou gives visitors an enjoyable experience of art history that evokes the spirit of the impressionist movement simply by its physical characteristics; Monet, Manet, and Pissaro were among those fascinated by the play of light on the water surrounding this litte island. Both the Musée Fournaise and a restaurant of traditional French cuisine (http://www.restaurant-fournaise.fr) today occupy an old boat-building workshop on the island. It also holds lovely gardens to stroll through, a center of contemporary art known as the cneai, and a second restaurant and tea room called Les Rives de la Courtille. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden In The City |
Rue de Babylone Paris 75007 France |
A wealth of foliage and flowering greets visitors to the Jardin Catherine Laboure, a lovely park near Invalides. A beautiful arbor, decorative hedges, fruit trees, and scores of flowers occupy the gardens, open to the public since 1977. Since 1633, the plot had been a vegetable garden to the sisters of Filles de la Charité, and the intimate air fostered in this private space is retained to this day. A playground has been added for little ones, and workshops are sometimes held in the greenhouse and remaining kitchen garden area. 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 |
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Simply Magical |
Quai Malaquais Paris 75006 France +33 1 4354 0808 http://www.metamorphosis-spect... |
What do you get when you combine fine dining with theatre? A place called Metamorphosis. An old barge cleverly converted into a dining area and stage with a glass roof, attracts lots of people everyday. The traditional cuisine served here goes well with the illusions, jokes, mimicry, magic and other shows performed. Be there among the 120 who get fascinated each night. Their services are available at quai de Montebello from April until the end of October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paris from a Hot-Air Balloon |
16, rue d'Arcueil Paris 94250 France +33 6 16 11 05 07 http://www.montgolfiere-paris.com |
Starting at Maintenon Chateau near Rambouillet in Eastern Paris, the one-hour journey aboard Montgolfière Paris's hot-air balloon will take you across the rural Brie region to reach Paris, your final destination. See the city from a spectacular perspective and enjoy the breathtaking panoramas above the city in small groups (not more than 5 at a time). If you don't have a car, arrange with the crew to pick you up in the city center. Price: EUR240 per person. Discounted prices for groups of two or more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports, Events, & Architecture |
141 rue Danton Paris 92300 France +33 1 47 58 15 92 http://www.levallois-sport.com... |
Open since 1992, the striped façade of the Palais des Sports Marcel-Cerdan welcomes the sportive population of Levallois-Perret to their choice of physical activity with six rooms on four levels. This sports facility is open seven days a week, making it an intrinsically valuable resource. It also hosts around 50 events every year, including assemblies, forums, business meetings and conventions, concerts, theater, banquets, religious ceremonies, film showings, polling stations during elections, and of course, sports competitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely Leafy Park |
39 Avenue Pablo Picasso Paris 92000 France +33 1 47 24 28 35 http://www.pidf.com/page/p-73/... |
An enjoyable day free of charge is available to individuals or groups at the Parc André Malraux of Nanterre, which offers a games area and playground, a merry-go-round, and allows fishing and pets. The 25 hectares (62 acres) have been devoted to this cultural purpose since the 1960s, and are landscaped (as designed by Jacques Sgard) to contrast their gentle relief and vegetation with the surrounding urban construction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park, Art, Education |
170, quai de Stalingrad Paris 92130 France +33 1 40 93 44 94 http://www.issy.com/index.php/... |
Over a 20 hectare (50 acre) portion of the Ile Saint Germain, 8 hectares (20 acres) of which are dedicated to natural, uncultivated vegetation, the park provides leisure and a selection of activities to the community. These include a pony-club, guided visits, an architecturally innovative tower/sculpture designed by Jean Dubuffet, and ecological information at the Maison de l'environnement. Hours vary by month, opening between 7 and 8 a.m. and closing between 5 and 10 p.m. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Immense & Beautiful Park |
Le Parc Paris 93120 France http://www.parcs93.info/fr/par... |
A magnificent, 400 hectare (988 acre) space of greenery and waterways just north of the town itself, the Parc de la Courneuve offers forest, lakes, waterfalls, hills, glens, and grassland for adventurous visitors to explore. Celebrations, exhibits, and activities are held in the park, and the natural flora and fauna provides plentiful educational opportunities. Nearly 2 million visitors each year enjoy all the park has to offer. Workshops and lectures usually free of charge, with a reservation required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Aces & Volleys |
2 Avenue Gordon Bennett Porte des Mousquetaires, 2 avenue Gordon-Bennett Paris, Île-de-France 75116 France +33 1 4743 4800 / +33 1 4743 4848 http://www.fft.fr/rolandgarros... |
Built in 1928, Roland-Garros over the years has gone through several face lifts to grown into one of the world's top four tennis tournaments. Million euros have been spent on its redevelopment work alone. Roland-Garros is now one of the most popular tennis venues in all of France. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rollerblade around Paris by night |
Place Raoul Dautry (Gare Montparnasse) Paris 75015 France +33 1 4336 8981 http://www.pari-roller.com/ |
Experience the magic of Paris by night in a unique way by rollerblading around the city. Organized by the Pari-Roller association, this weekly rendezvous is free and attracts 12,000 people on average. The three-hour route changes each week and is reserved for experienced rollerbladers, meaning only those who know how to brake! Safety stewards are there to supervise and first aid is readily available. It's free to participate, but adequate medical insurance is strongly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alain Bachellier  |
 Photo: Alain Bachellier |
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Stars of Track and Field |
68 boulevard Poniatowski Paris 75012 France +33 14 628 3157 |
This sporting arena in Paris' 12th Arrondissement provides professional facilities to the public. Features include a soccer field, 10 tennis courts (one indoors), and handball and volleyball courts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports to Play & Watch |
Rue de Paris Commune de Bondoufle Paris 91070 France +33 1 60 86 81 81 http://www.essonne.fr/culture_... |
18,850 seats, 4,500 of them covered, give spectators plenty of space to cheer on their favorite teams at the Stade Robert Bobin. Soccer, rugby, football, and even archery competitions hosted at the stadium give fans plenty to cheer about, with three international soccer competitions and two international rugby events each year. Practices and physical training also use the space, which includes a weightlifting room and two saunas, and three additional rooms can be converted for use during conferences, meetings, or classes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports Epicenter in Paris |
99 boulevard Kellermann Paris 75013 France +33 14 416 0000 http://www.paris.fr/portail/Sp... |
This recently renovated multi-sport complex in Paris' 13th Arrondissement comprises an athletic stadium with 20,000 seats, a soccer field, a multipurpose room with 1500 seats, and a variety of specialized courts and rooms. It hosts a variety of athletic events, including rugby and soccer games. Review © 2007, Wcities |
