Originals

Parc de la Villette

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris , FR Website: www.villette.com Phone: +33 01 44 03 75 75 This sprawling park is northeast of the city center—a perk for those looking to escape—but not so far away that it’s not easy to get to via the Métro. Visitors use various follies to navigate the space, which …

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Colette

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 213 Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, FR Website: colette.fr Phone: +33 155 35 33 90 Collette, Paris’s celebrated concept store, has a collection changes constantly, bringing in “the most avant-garde, fashion-savvy lines from all around the world,” Nathalie Christen-Genty says. The store’s signature logo, a pair of little blue dots, is recognized by all Parisians fashionistas …

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Centreville Amusement Park

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Toronto Islands Park, Toronto, CA Website: www.centreisland.ca Phone: 416.203.0405 “Centreville is such a great place to take the children on a beautiful summer’s day. A ferry boat brings you to the island, and the amusement park has all sorts of fun rides for little kids! There’s everything from pony rides to bumper boats,” says …

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Hôtel le Bristol

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, FR Website: www.lebristolparis.com/fr Phone: +33 01 53 43 43 00 Considered one of the finest hotels in all of Europe, Hôtel le Bristol is luxurious, legendary, and quintessentially Parisian. The land, which now boasts the largest garden of Parisian palaces, was passed from the Duke of Noailles to …

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Castille Paris

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 33/37 Rue Cambon, Paris, FR Website: www.castille.com Phone: +33 (0)1.44.58.44.58 Equal parts Parisian chic and Italian cool, the Castille Paris is a hotel that offers visitors the best of Europe. The superb accommodations, with sprawling rooms and über-chic decor, are why jet-setters make a point to stay at this five-star lodging. Located on the …

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Oh Mon Cake

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 154 rue Saint Honoré, Paris, FR Website: fr.flavors.me/ohmycake Phone: +33 42 60 31 84 In the heart of Paris’ upscale Saint-Honoré neighborhood, Oh Mon Cake is the perfect mother-daughter brunch spot. Fresh lunch foods and plenty of pastries for dessert are prepared on premises. And in adition to seating, the shop houses a small …

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Hôtel de Crillon

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 10 Place de la Concorde , Paris , FR Website: www.crillon.com Phone: +33 01 44 71 15 01 Named after Le Brave Crillon, a duke and general who served Henry IV, this grand establishment at the foot of the Champs-Élysées has retained its air of rarity. The Crillon family turned it over to the …

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Hotel Crayon

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 25 rue du Bouloi, Paris, FR Website: www.hotelcrayon.com Phone: +33 1 42 36 54 19 This centrally located hotel, a short walk from the Louvre and Les Halles, pops with color and creativity. Filled with quirky designs and spaces that are truly unique, the room furniture alone makes guests feel like Parisian contemporary artists. …

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Locanda Verde

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 377 Greenwich Street, New York, US Website: www.locandaverdenyc.com Phone: 212 925 3797 This rustic neighborhood tavern cooks up Italian cuisine based on family recipes. The hand-filled ravioli, wood-fired pork chop, and girandole with duck sausage are all fresh, indulgent, and—consider yourself warned—sure to make you crave a repeat experience! And as delicious as Locanda …

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Children’s Museum of the Arts

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 103 Charlton Street, New York, US Website: www.cmany.org Phone: 212 274 0986 Committed to celebrating the artist in every child, the Children’s Museum of the Arts provides a hands-on experience to inspire creativity and exploration. With exhibits featuring art by children, classes led by a team of professional teaching artists, and community-based outreach opportunities, …

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