Été au Bois - Le petit jardin

One of the most charming areas of the Jardin d'Acclimatation, is the sweet little garden, which comes with its own charming épouvantail!

Été au Bois - Le vélo

While waiting with the kids for the next boat ride, I spotted this!

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Été au Bois - Moto Envy

Today we revisit the delightful Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Bologne. Davis found plenty of Paris motor to ride in the amusement park.

Été au Bois

If you've never visited Paris with children then more than likely you have never experienced le Jardin d'Acclimatation! Located in the Bois de Bologne, it's a delightful place to spend the day with les enfants. It combines a charming little amusement park, boat rides, gardens, petting zoo and a playground with many activities for all ages. This climbing structure looked like la Tour Eiffel to us. Try and calculate how high it goes. The French have a more lenient approach to playgrounds!

Pique-nique à la Tour Eiffel

A special memory I'll never forget.

Été en ville

Pardon. I will admit that I've probably posted this photo every summer since I took it in 2009. It's the only time I've photographed the Paris Plage in Paris. Every summer they dump sand, beach chairs, small pools and much more along the quais in Paris,  so the Parisians can take a little trip to the coast right there in Paris. 

Été à Paris

I had to stop and laugh, then snap this photo. Spotted at a café at the Place des Vosges this sign caught my eye as it combined Southern ice(d) tea,  Cuban mojitos and of course French glace et sorbet. Everyone's happy!

Square du Temple avec Maman!

A beautiful July day. He seemed to anticipate an afternoon with his friends. This small park is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the locals. There are always plenty of children on the playground, but some very dear older Parisians enjoying the park as well.

Square du Temple

64 rue de Bretagne

75003 Paris

Un pique-nique

While we took the little train around le Jardin d'Acclimatation at the Bois de Boulogne, we spotted this group enjoying the beautiful day in true Parisian fashion, in a circle.

Été á Paris

Summer at Place des Vosges.  I love the way Parisians just plop down in a park and enjoy the afternoon.  They don't feel the need to lug fold up chairs with cup holders, umbrellas, huge coolers with drinks and food, picnic blankets, and a variety of games to pass the time.

How about doing the Happy Dance in Paris today!

Jardin d'acclimatation

If you've not visited Paris with children, then I'm fairly certain you've never taken this little boat ride through the Jardin d'acclimatation at the Bois de Boulogne.  In the summer of 2009, we spent a lovely day with our Birmingham friends, the Wilsons.  This shady ride ended with a gentle spray of water, a welcome relief from the warm summer day in Paris.

CDP Theme Day - Celebrating Summer

 
Nothing says été in Paris like Paris Plage.  Since 2002, the city of Paris brings in sand, pools, deck chairs and turns the Seine into a beach from the middle of July to August. What a delight for the citizens and tourists alike.

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