Top 10 Top 10 Outdoor Activities
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1. Walking
Paris is a compact city so you can easily combine sightseeing with exercise.
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2. Roller-blading
A fad which shows no sign of abating, skaters weave their way through traffic and pedestrians alike.
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3. Cycling
Head for the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes to escape the Paris traffic, or join a guided tour.
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4. Boating
Boating lakes in the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes allow you to flex your rowing muscles.
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5. Jogging
You can get your aerobic fix along the pathways of Paris’s parks and gardens.
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6. Tennis
You can play at any of the city’s 170 courts. There is a small court fee.
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7. Pétanque
This bowls-like game, where steel balls are tossed through the air, is said to be Paris’s favourite sport.
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8. Swimming
There are 34 public pools in Paris, but hours are restricted during school terms. Or try the pool at the Forum des Halles.
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9. Football
France’s football team has many young imitators in parks, gardens and streets.
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10. Posing
A sport indulged in mainly by young men and women, it is best done at outdoor cafés to be sure of the biggest audience.
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