If you happen to be in the north of Paris do check out the great outside play park at La Villette. La Villette is the place you can find the fantastic Science Museum for kids. There are more than 10 different themed gardens at La Villette — the one my kids loved is called “Jardin des Dunes et des Vents”.

The outside play area is divided into age groups, with age-appropriate equipment. It’s fantastic as parents of small kids can relax safe in the knowledge that older kids are not going to be knocking down the younger ones every single second.

For the smaller kids you have huge trampolines and for the older ones huge climbing structures to run around in and discover.

A great way of letting go of pent up energy, especially after a visit to the nearby Science and Music Museums.