Petite France

Huge lawns, playgrounds and waterfront paths make this an easy picnic day with enough room for bikes and balls.

A leafy neighborhood park with a staffed play area, good when you want somewhere local rather than a destination attraction.

Excellent pastries and sandwiches make this a worthwhile grown up coffee stop that still has plenty kids will actually eat.

Attached to the central station area, so arrival and departure days involve far less dragging luggage around town.

A real little beach on an island near the center, with plenty of paths and picnic spots when kids are done swimming.

The rooftop pool is the memorable part, and the central location makes this an easy base for a first visit.