NO WORRIES PARIS
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Les Starbuck’s…..oui ou non?
Francophiles for good reason may lament the American chain coffee shop’s appearance in the cafe scene of Paris (there are about 40), but many visitors find them an oasis of sorts: roomy seating, a ready restroom, free wi-fi, and a counter of cheery baristas who won’t have trouble with an order for “an iced double…
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Paris Playgrounds – letting the kids loose
Whether you’re a tourist or Parisian family, places for kids to run wild, climb bronze statuary (La Foule by Raymond Mason), grab the brass ring, scooter, swing, slide, float toy boats, race toy cars, and ride ponies abound. For a complete list, click here. Don’t forget the traditional pain au chocolat for le goûter.
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Jardin des Serres – a lob away from the French Open
Visitors to the French Open at Stade Roland Garros in the posh 16th arrondissement can take a restful break from the action at Jardin des Serres, a botanical garden across a quiet street first planted by Louis XV in 1761. At least for now. Plans are hatched to expand the tennis stadium, which is by…
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Serenade on the metro
A little travelin’ music for the way home. Spare change?
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No Worries Paris is eighth in the lineup of Trailblazer Travel Book adventure guides. Other titles include No Worries Hawaii, Kauai Trailblazer, Maui Trailblazer, Oahu Trailblazer, Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer, Alpine Sierra Trailblazer , Golden Gate Trailblazer and Range of Light Trailblazer.Trailblazer Travel B.
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