Bois de BoulogneVast park in west Paris with forest bike trails, a large sandpit playground, a hire lake and wildlife including ducks and otters.
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Bois de VincennesParis's largest park, with a zoo, multiple playgrounds and a tropical garden.
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Ecopark Adventures Moulin de SannoisMiniature tree-top adventure course for young children, with crossings, swings, climbing nets and slides in a shaded woodland setting.Official website
Étang Colbert GardenPark with view of the lake.
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Feline ParkAnimal park near Disneyland, with a Jurassic Park themed train ride.
Jardin Atlantique - hidden rooftop park -Secret rooftop garden above Gare Montparnasse with ocean-themed playground. Open from 8am weekdays, 9am weekends.
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Les Petits Bateaux - TuileriesHire a toy sailboat to sail on the Grand Bassin in the Tuileries Gardens. Open April to November.
Parc de la Bonne AventureLarge park with separate play areas suited to different ages.
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Parc des Buttes-ChaumontDramatic 25-hectare park built on steep terrain, with caves, suspension bridges and sweeping views over the city.
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Parc du Château SoubiranPeaceful city park with a playground and an educational farm on site.
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Parc Georges-BrassensPark named after the French singer, with swings, pony rides and a puppet theatre.
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Parc SemalléTucked away in the forest, with swings, slides and climbing frames.
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Park Blaise PascalWell-designed park for a range of ages, with wooden animals for toddlers and slides, hammocks and climbing frames for older kids. Picnic benches and a book library on site.
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Queen's Gate (Other access to Versailles Palace Gardens)Free access to the quieter section of Versailles Palace gardens, with horses grazing in the surrounding fields.
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Récollets GardenSmall garden good for picnics.
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Tuileries GardenFormal gardens next to the Louvre, with carousels, trampolines and open lawns for children to run around.
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Zoo Thoiry - SafariSafari park (drive among wildlife) and zoo with a petting farm, animations and a large play area in a tree canopy. Spend the night in the zoo amongst the animals! Free under 3.