🌲 Le Paradis des Praz is a natural playground, a hidden jewel cocooned in the woods, well-known to families living in the region, but perhaps not to those visiting. As well as being a popular spot in the ☀️ summertime, over the winter school holidays the buvette is also often open – so you can have a magical walk through the ❄️ snowy forest and then warm up with … Continue reading Le Paradis des Praz (Les Praz-de-Chamonix)
When I had my first baby 9 years ago, I had just moved to a new town 🏔 au Pays du Mont-Blanc . . . I was quite lonely and keen to find baby activities and playgroups in order to get out and about and to socialise a bit! Progressively, I discovered the 🌈 playgroups that were available locally for parents and babies . . . but … Continue reading BABY & TODDLER activities au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and beyond)
As well as housing many works pertaining to the 🏔 Chamonix Valley, Haute-Savoie, the Alps, skiing and mountaineering, the 📚 Médiathèque de Chamonix makes for a ☔️ great rainy afternoon visit for families. There is a large children’s section (with comfortable chairs), and a fantastic 🎲 Ludothèque (toy library), with games and toys that you can play with on-site and also games to borrow (you need to be registered for this service). … Continue reading Chamonix Médiathèque
As frequent visitors to 🏔 Chamonix, I think we can lay claim to having tested most of its playgrounds! Chamonix Centre Just across the road from 🍏 Chamonix’s Saturday market, and next to the MJC, we have spent many hours at this playground! There is something for all age-groups, and being next to the 💦 Arve river walkway, older children can safely ride back and forth on their … Continue reading Chamonix Playgrounds
