For Kids

A man sitting on top of a bench in the park.

Jardin des Tuileries

March 27, 2010

In the gardens that Catherine de Medici built, her son Louis XIV reigned, and his grandson, Louis XVI, with wife Marie Antoinette, sought refuge and were placed under house arrest, stand the most beautiful gardens in Paris, Jardin des Tuileries, located…

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Angelina’s

March 24, 2010

Walking along Rue de Rivoli’s columned promenade with the Tuileries Gardens (Jardin des Tuileries) lining the other side of the street, you will pass by Angelina, right next to Le Meurice Hotel. Founded in 1903 by the Austrian confectioner, Antoine Rumpelmayer,…

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A store front with many different items on the windows.

Servant (Chocolate, Candy and Sweets)

March 14, 2010

Founded in 1913, this family owned chocolate and candy shop has retained its character and its charm for nearly 100 hundred years. The first time we went I was taking a picture of my two boys in the front of…

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A bakery window with pastries on display in it.

Secco

March 11, 2010

When we first moved to Paris I was in awe of every boulangerie and patisserie. On Rue Saint-Dominque, a block from where we lived, there were two bakeries within 100 meters of each other, another a block away on Rue de…

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A bakery window with many different pastries on display.

Poilâne

March 10, 2010

In 1789 when the French stormed Versailles, causing Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI to seek “haven†in the Tuileries, it is said that the rioters sought to return with the royal family’s “baker, the baker’s wife, and the apprentice†— such…

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A staircase with posters on the wall and a statue.

Musee de la Magie

March 10, 2010

There is something special about the French’s enthusiasm for magicians, and the Musée de la Magie is sure to delight your little ones with its unique historical collection of magic ornaments, trunks, optical illusions, mirrors, magic hats and wands. If you come at the…

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Amorino

March 8, 2010

For one of the best treats under 4 Euros, go to Amorino for fresh gelato. There is a large selection of flavors which often vary according to the season. Amorino always has a few staple fruit flavors – mango, strawberry, raspberry, mandarin, peach as well as rich…

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Gerard Mulot

March 7, 2010

My Parisian friend Sylvie recently asked me if I had been to Gerard Mulot to try the best croissants in Paris. I sheepishly told her I didn’t know of Gerard Mulot, nor that it had the best croissants, but assured her…

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Si Tu Veux

March 3, 2010

This toy store, in the beautiful Galerie Vivienne, is perfect for tiny tots to 12 year-olds, with lots of little gadgets and trick toys, and other unique items that will please your kids. Perfect as your entry point to Galerie Vivienne, or…

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A Priori Thé

March 3, 2010

This salon de thé is inside of Galerie Vivienne and offers seating within the restaurant or more charming terrasse seating within the Galerie. You can sit down for coffee, tea and a dessert of cheesecake, brownies, or more, or enjoy a full-length breakfast or lunch. Open seven days…

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