Happy Fun, Free Friday lovelies!
Jardin d’Acclimatation
I am frantically putting together a list of to-dos for Paris. Ā I know that I’ll only accomplish a few things on my list (ahem, don’t overplan when traveling with kids!) Ā Luckily, we are staying close to the Louvre and Palais Royal (striped columns!), but I hope to get to the Musee d’Orsay as well. Please let me know if you have any must see or eat suggestions!
One of our French friends actually suggested a lesser known attraction that would be especially great for kids – the Jardin d’Acclimatation. This site was opened byĀ NapolĆ©on III and Empress EugĆ©nie, as a zoo, but ahem, these animals were later captured during the siege of Paris. Ā It also became an anthropological site with actual people from Zulu tribesmen to Bushment. Ā Now, it’s less sensationalist and is a theme park with a science museum, art museum, pony rides, and is also located next to the Louis Vuitton foundation. Ā LVMH manages the site and just spent 60 million Euros renovating it! Ā The landscaping, architecture, and food will be revamped reopening last week so it may well be worth a visit!
Otherwise, this weekend I am…
…trying to schedule more non-kid centered activities. As I mentioned last week, a lot of our weekend activities revolve around the kids’ (older one really) activities. We’re attending two kids’ birthday parties. Ā I’m also getting ready for France and contemplating whether to get a mini session with a photographer there. Ā Hmm, would this be worth it to capture a few moments with the kids?
What are you up to this weekend?
Have a lovely weekend!
ohhh jealous, i loooove paree!!! my favorite is always crepes from any street vendor, ha!
Oh I didn’t know something like that was there in Paris, it would definitely be a fun place to take the kids! š I’d love to visit Paris one day š
Hope that you are having a nice weekend š
Away From The Blue Blog
SO envious! Paris is one of our favorite cities. My husband might have to go there for business later this year and if he does I will definitely accompany him. We had some of the best Vietnamese food on our last visit at this place called Le Bistrot d’Indochine.
That looks like it would be a beautiful place to visit!
Oh I think it would totally be worth it to get a photograph to capture beautiful moments in one of the most beautiful cities with your kids. It’ll make for a wonderful memory. So great that you’ll go to the Jardin and that you’re staying so close to the Louvre. I’m attending a music and wine festival this weekend.