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 Paris See for Free - or almost free!

Le Cabaret Pirate
 
A junk is moored at the Quai François Mauriac. It’s a perfect replica of the Chinese sailing ship in the XVIIth century.
Every Wednesday night, you get free showcases or concerts. The people are nice and cool, easy-going and just want to have fun in a musical atmosphere.
It’s a great place for kids because they get to play and explore the boat; meanwhile the parents can have a thirst-quenching drink on the terrace.
On July 25th, you will be able to observe the junk going on dry dock: 80 tons of wood hold meanwhile the old lady is getting “her nose” powered.
Want to visit Le Cabaret Pirate's website
 
 
Le Hoggar Café
 
Every Friday and Saturday evenings, the whole street Rue Custine is taking you to Algeria. Ammane Belkacem is a café owner and offers a couscous to all the inhabitants of the area.
Try not to come after 8pm because you won’t find any room to have a seat.
 
 
Parc André Citroen 
 
The park has been built in 1990; it’s a giant area of 14 hectares. It is split in 3 main parts: the white garden, the black garden and the big central park.
This is definitely a place for families and kids, a lot of water games are established, you can learn about plants…
The Parc André Citroen is great during summer time when the temperature is very high.
Boston.com has an opinion about Parc Andre Citroen
 
 
Best free Paris sight: Galleries Lafayette
 
Galeries Lafayette is not only well known for shopping, but also has a reputation for being one of the best sightseeing spots in Paris. The splendid glass dome of Neo-Byzantine style has been classified as a historical monument. The terrace of the building offers a splendid panoramic view of the city.
Make sure you check-out the Galleries Lafayette's website
 
 
Jardin d’Acclimatation
 
It’s an amusement park of 20 hectares, with a menagerie and more attractions.
The visit starts with a train taking you to the garden’s entrance. There you will find: house of mirrors, an archery range, a miniature-golf course, zoo animals, a puppet theatre, a playground, a hurdle-racing course, junior-scale rides, shooting galleries...
Here is the website where you going to take for familly for a week-end getaway
 
 
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes
 
Walk around the Gardens at nightfall, experience the magic of illuminations and fountain displays. A firework display on the theme of the landscapes of dreams, created by pyrotechnic specialist against the backdrop of the Grand Canal, will bring this fairy-tale experience to a spectacular close.
Chateau de Versailles explains you why you should go there
 
 
Bois de Boulogne
 
The Bois de Boulogne, the lungs of the capital, has a very dense vegetation dominated in particular by oak trees, and also locust and cherry trees.
Ideal for strolling and rich in history, the Bois de Boulogne also offers visitors many sporting amenities, tracks, swimming pool, riding clubs, stadiums; multiple and varied leisure pursuits - race track, cafes and restaurants, playgrounds and picnic areas, concessions, boat and bicycle hire.
Visit the Paris's website to take your kids out
 
 
La Cite des Sciences
One of the world's largest and most visited science museums, La Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is on an impressive modern site in northeastern Paris. The Parc de la Villette is a unique area of culture and leisure in Paris. Offering a wide variety of exhibitions and shows.
Here is where your children can learn and play at the same time

 
 
Photo by Pierre_Numérique  
 
Don't forget to check-out the interactive map of these areas and many more.
 
This map helps you locating all these Family Paris Fun areas, so it will be easier for you to get there.

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