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Sunbather looking into Seine Paris Plages 2020

Paris Plages 2020 Includes Covid Testing

by Colleen's Paris August 13, 2020
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Paris Plages is carrying on its tradition in 2020 with sun and fun in this “Eté particulier”. Circumstances make this a special summer with daily activities under sanitary conditions. Even Covid testing is included in the activities until August 30. Weekends at the Paris Plages (beach) are very busy. However, …

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Images of Paris Plages 2017 posters

Paris Plages 2017 – Villette Update

by Colleen's Paris August 20, 2017
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Update for Paris Plages: Clémence from the Seine-Saint-Denis Office of Tourism contacted me with information in English about the Basin de la Villette section of Paris Plages. Paris Plages takes place in two locations every year: along the Seine (Parc Rives de Seine) and in the Bassin de la Vilette. …

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Lulu dans ma rue homepage for help at home Saint-Paul, Villiers and Commerces areas

Use Lulu Dans Ma Rue When You Need Help

by Colleen's Paris July 17, 2017
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & Walks written by Colleen's Paris

From our balconettes (Parisian wrought iron window fences), we are enjoying our carrots – getting fatter every day, fresh cherry tomatoes, and wild strawberries; the plants are blooming. BUT who will water them while we are on vacation? Lulu Anna. The city of Paris (Mairie de Paris) has a service called Lulu dans …

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Magazine Vivre Paris Kids special edition

Paris Summer Activities with Children

by Colleen's Paris July 19, 2016
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

With all the activities available for kids and teenagers in Paris this summer, I don’t know if the parents are going to have time for a romantic Paris dinner at the newly opened Ritz … Well, yes, you can with a babysitter service. What follows is a list of suggestions …

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Children running in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, Autumn

A Day with Children in Paris

by Colleen's Paris March 1, 2016
Gardens, Parks & ZoosLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Having fun with children in Paris Travel to Paris with the eyes of a child. Hopefully, you have visited the city before so you can begin to think along those lines. You might bring your own children; we rent ours by the week (friends and family, of course!) One of …

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Even the children get into the cooking class action http://paris.tastefestivals.com/animations/ Taste of Paris Grand Palais

Children Activities in French in Paris

by Colleen's Paris February 14, 2016
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Many expatriates with children/nieces/nephews/grandchildren live in Paris either long or short term. At an activity I attended the other day, a mother asked me: ” How do I find things for my children to do, work on their French language and have fun in Paris?” The more I searched, the …

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Horse pulling cart with workers at Guédelon

Guédelon is About Building a Fortified Castle

by Colleen's Paris August 16, 2014
ChâteauxDay Trips Paris & Beyond written by Colleen's Paris

We headed down for a weekend visit with friends in Ravière. On the way, between Burgundy and the Loire Valley lies the region of Guédelon (gay-de-lone), “a land full of tastes, color, culture and literature, history and memories.” We had visited Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye and the pottery museum a few years ago. This …

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July 14 Bastille Day Fireworks Paris; photo by Robert Johnstone

July Activities in Paris

by Colleen's Paris June 26, 2013
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

  July 14 activities Parade along the Champs Elysées beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Arc de Triomphe Bal du 13 juillet – The July 13th Ball at the Bastille from 8 p.m. to midnight Bal des pompiers – Fireman’s Ball – All of the neighborhood fire and rescue departments open their doors July …

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