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Things to do in Paris

Hot air balloons

Floating over Paris in a hot-air balloon is perhaps one of the most romantic ways to see the world’s most romantic city. There are several outfits including Ballon Air de Paris and Aerfun Montgolfières.

Tel: (01) 4426 2000.
Website: www.ballondeparis.com

Tel: (06) 2823 1294.
Website: www.aerfun.com

Roller skating

Since 2008, skaters, rollerbladers and BMXers have come to the ultimate skate park Espace Glisse de Paris. There is every imaginable way of twisting your ankle – equipment can be hired at the park. Or just go along and watch the tricksters at Stade des Fillettes, 54 bd Neyn in the 18th.

Climbing

The MurMur climbing walls in Paris provide lessons and experiences for all ages and levels of climbers. The vast walls have overhangs and tricky routes for the experts, and nice and easy ones for vertigo sufferers.

Tel: (01) 5888 0022.
Website: www.murmur.fr

1920s swimming

Swim in style at the Club Quartier Latin, an Art Deco swimming centre that centres on the beautiful Pontoise pool. As well as swimming - attend one of the night swimming sessions with underwater music - there's also a sauna, gym and squash courts.

Tel: (01) 5542 7788.

Betting

The Hippodrome de Longchamp is the most famous horse-racing track in Paris. The French equivalent of the Grand National, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barrière, is one of society’s most important events, held at the beginning of October. If you can’t make it, Sunday meetings have a good atmosphere.

Tel: (01) 4430 7500.
Website: www.france-galop.com

Paris Plage beach

The first and most famous urban beach, Paris Plage, is a huge success and an idea that is being copied around the world. For two months every summer, the man-made beach on the Seine is filled with sand, parasols and rosy bodies. There’s also a splash pool for the kids. Get your towel down early to nab a spot in high summer.

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