The Jardin d’Acclimatation, in the northwest side of Paris, is a great place to spend a day as a family, enjoying the rides, gardens, playgrounds.
There are activities for all ages. Here are just five of the best things to do there.
1. Explore the gardens: The Jardin d’acclimatation features over 18 hectares of gardens with a wide variety of trees, plants, and flowers. Kids of all ages will enjoy a stroll through the gardens.
2. Visit the animals: The park is home to over 400 animals, including birds, goats,sheep, donkeys, cows, and rabbits. You can visit the animal enclosures and even feed some of the animals.
3. Ride the rides: The park has a variety of rides and attractions with a wide variety of challenge levels. Older children will be enthralled by the roller coaster, chair swing ride, or ferris wheel, while smaller kids will enjoy the mini train, lazy river ride, or the carousel. During the summer months, there are also water attractions to enjoy so bring your swimwear.
4. Enjoy the playgrounds: There are several playgrounds throughout the park, including a large wooden fortress with rope bridges, slides, and tunnels. There is also a smaller playground designed specifically for toddlers.
5. Try the activities: The Jardin d’acclimatation offers a variety of activities for visitors, including archery, pony rides, and mini-golf. There is also a science museum and a puppet theater.
While enjoying the park, note that there is a wide variety of food for purchase throughout the park. Or bring your own food and have a picnic in one of the many grassy areas.