Posts Tagged ‘Chrismas’

Like each year, Paris is offering many activities to entertain young and older visitors (and Parisians as well ! ).

The youngest ones can enjoy the many merry-go-rounds of which 20 are free December 17th, 2011 – January 1st, 2012.

You can see where they are located on this map (thanks to Hotel Paris Rive Gauche blog who set up this map).

So leave your stroller on the side and just admire your child having fun turning around !

To read more about Parisian merry-go-rounds (and find out which are our top 3), read Captivating carousels of Paris on Travels with baby.

You’re in search for original gifts for Chrismas?

You certainly don’t know Sacrés Mômes yet, THE search engine that enables you to find original gifts for baby?

Here is a tour, organized by baby’tems, baby rentals in Paris and anywhere in France (and of course, referenced on this pretty “kids dedicated” search engine), to offer you our top 3 selection:

• for the youngest ones, some sweet funny blankies – we particularly spotted the Doudou bio Milky Pink !
• for the older ones (3-year old), a full set of original wood or fabric toys … Our favorite?  the fabric doll’s tea set (30-months and more) to copy mum and dad
• and for the “very old” (after 5 ) some building games. And there you ‘ll find out the Habitadule voyageur to build a playhouse or a rocket.

Bref, on Sacrés Mômes, you’ll certainly get a lot of good ideas for Chrismas…

in French only

The Musée des arts forains (fairground arts museum) is a magical place that gathers carousels and past times fairgrounds games and activities, all in working order.

From December 20th till January 2nd, it is exceptionnally open to public. Lightenings and shows will add to the atmosphere.

Les Pavillons de Bercy
53 avenue des Terroirs de France
75012 Paris

Details, opening times, entrance fee, click here.

As each year, Paris cityhall offers little Parisians and visitors free rides on merry-go-rounds. From December 18th till January 2nd, 16 of them located in 14 arrondissements, from traditionnal wood horses to more “modern” ones, participate to this animation.

See full list on Paris website (in French)

From december 11th till january 2nd, le 104 is welcoming a artwork-merry go round, le manège Carré Senart, created by the artist François Delarozière.

On this (square shape !) merry go round, children and parents will ride extraordinary animals : giant buffalos, insects, fishes…

Entrance fee.

Le 104
104 rue d’Aubervilliers – 5 rue Curial
75019 Paris

In this month newsletter, you’ll find:

• This month tip: rent a stroller
  
• This month Paris baby-friendly address: my 1st film festival
• This month question: can I go to restaurant with baby?
• This month partner: French Mompreneurs Chrismas shopping coupon
  

Click here to read (and subscribe).

The French Mompreneurs association presents its Chrismas coupon: special offers in almost 40 online shops.

At baby’tems, with code MOMNOEL, you get a free gift for your child with any rental delivery.

A smart way for your Chrismas shopping.

Valid october 22th till december 22th, 2010. See specific conditions in each shop.

Click on coupon image to access interactive PDF.

Kids love carousels…and in Paris, during Chrismas period (from december 19th to january 3), most of them are free…kids just need to enjoy !

All carousels location detailed on Paris website

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