La Trottinette

Crossing the street with caution 

as his maman coached from a few steps away.

I am amazed at how early the little Paris children learn to ride 

and how they can make the scooters fly!

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Paris street

75009, Paris

Parc de Monceau - zoom-zoom!

Parc de Monceau

As you walk the paths of this Paris park, 

you should be on the look-out for little speed demons,

the charming little Parisians who learn to ride a scooter 

as soon as they can walk.

...and they can really go fast!

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Parc de Monceau

Boulevard de Courcelles

75008, Paris

Bassin de la Villette - la vie quotidienne

Bassin de la Villette

This is not a place frequented by tourists...

which is why I love it so.

It is a place where Parisians can enjoy a relaxing afternoon:

sunning, strolling, having a picnic, playing games...

It is a great place to observe the best of Paris, 

to see the locals as "not so different" from you.

However, do note that there are no guard rails 

and a meter drop to the surface of the water.

Bassin de la Villette

75019, Paris

Elle doit être une fille française?

On the street, in the rain,

une trottinette rouge,

red ballerina skirt,

black and white striped leggings,

puffy coat,

rubber boots,

and totally unfazed by the rain?

Yes, she must be a French girl

French girl #42

rainy Paris street

75004, Paris

Parc de Monceau - zoom-zoom

Parc de Monceau

This large, family-friendly park has an elongated track 

for scooters, skates, bikes, and unicycles.  

Yes, I saw one.  

The pace is fast and furious.  

Parents linger along the outside rails 

enjoying a warm autumn Sunday afternoon.

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Parc de Monceau

Boulevard des Courcelles

(five entrances around the park)

75008, Paris

Métro Monceau