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Paris : Top 10 Outdoor Activities

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1. Walking

Paris is a compact city so you can easily combine sightseeing with exercise.
2. Roller-blading

A fad which shows no sign of abating, skaters weave their way through traffic and pedestrians alike.
3. Cycling

Head for the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes to escape the Paris traffic, or join a guided tour.
4. Boating

Boating lakes in the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes allow you to flex your rowing muscles.
5. Jogging

You can get your aerobic fix along the pathways of Paris’s parks and gardens.
6. Tennis

You can play at any of the city’s 170 courts. There is a small court fee.
7. Pétanque

This bowls-like game, where steel balls are tossed through the air, is said to be Paris’s favourite sport.
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.
9. Football

France’s football team has many young imitators in parks, gardens and streets.
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.