WITH KIDS
Pinder - Jean Richard Travelling Circus
— During the year 'Pinder' tours France with its circus show, probably the oldest, since 1854, Pinder has toured the globe, I remember a Pinder show in Australia in 1970s. Its old fashioned circus routine, Lions dominate the show and the usual magic and clown shows. Tickets are reasonable from 15 euros to 50. They are back in Paris November 2008 until 11 January 2009, otherwise they are on Tour.
www.cirquepinder.com
Cirque National Alexis Gruss
— A traditional family circus for generations, even the latest addition born in 2006 is in the show. Dinner spectacle and show from 8 November 2008 until 1 March 2009, nightly from 7pm. Tickets range from 50 euros to 17 euros 'banquettes' plank seating. Dinner and show 90 euros every Saturday.
Metro: Ranelagh
www.alexis-gruss.com
Bois de Boulogne, 15th t: 01 45 01 71 26
Le Cirque d'hiver - Winter Circus
— In the heart of Paris, the 11th, this circus has been running since 1934. Circus artists from Russia, USA and Germany makes up the team of trapeze artists, lion tamers and of course clowns (from Italy in 2008). Winter show commences October 2008. Check their site for correct pricing. M:Ligne 8 Filles du Calvaire
www.cirquedhiver.com
110 rue Amelot, 75011 t: 01 47 00 62 32
Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée
— Something of an oddity; a tropical aquarium housed in an art deco palace. They have crocodiles, sharks, cuttlefish and a large amount of tropical fish from around the world - a truly unique Parisian experience! Entry: €4.50, free for under 4s
M: Porte Doree
www.aquarium-portedoree.org
293 ave Daumesnil. t: 01 44 74 84 80
Musée de la Poupee (Museum of Dolls)
— Dolls throughout the ages, including Barbie! Visit the ‘Doll Hospital’ where repairs are carried out. Also appraisals on any dolls, for a fee!
M: Rambuteau
www.museedelapoupeeparis.com
Impasse Berthaud P: 01 42 72 73 11
Musée d'Orsay
— If not the best museum in Paris after the Louvre but queues can disappoint. There so much inside to discover for all ages. Allow a full day if not more to discover the many levels and numerous artwork. The website clearly details in English all important exhibitions, too many to mention here!!
Closed Mondays 10am - 5pm
M: Orsay
www.musee-orsay.fr
Musée Marmottan-Monet
— Most of Monet’s greats are here…. There’s an atelier for the over 8s see and while probably conducted in French, you could contact them for any special English workshops at atelier@marmottan.com.
M: Muette
Closed Mondays 10am - 5pm (last sale 4pm)
www.marmottan.com
2, rue Louis-Boilly 75016 p : 01 44 96 50 33 M
Musée Rodin
— Various workshop for children in hourly session, select dates and only via reservation at site. But what a way to see the museum, visit salles through the eyes of a professional ! They’ll always remember the famous ‘kiss’ sculpture. Site has details in English.
Closed Mondays.
M : Varenne, Invalides or Saint-Francois-Xavier
www.musee-rodin.fr
79 rue de Vareene 75007 p : 01 44 18 61 10