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Parc de la Villette

Ave. Corentin-Cariou or Ave. Jean-Jaures, Paris, France
33-8-03-30-63-06
Ranked #277 of 534 attractions in Paris
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Parks
Description: This 130-acre park in northeast Paris is home to a music academy, a science museum and an IMAX theater.
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Cergy-Pontoise, Ile-de-France, France
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

maybe the geod theatre is accessible to handicapped people, but to arrive to it, it's impossible _ porte de pantin subway, is inaccessible, to much steps to take _ the elevators does not work at la cité des sciences ! la cité des sciences, le parc de la villette is inaccessible to handicapped people More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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I would probably never have visited this park if it weren't for the fact that our hotel overlooked it. Parts of the park are lovely and it was nice to walk around here, but in many ways the park seemed to be rather forgotten and a bit barren. One attraction that we did visit within the Park was an old... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2009

HEAVEN!!! My partner and myself went to Paris to celebrate two years together/ end of those terribly traumatic science A Levels. This place is Disneyland for Scientists. We spent an entire day here and didnt want to leave when it closed! Its got simulators and 3d cinemas galore which are apparently awesome- though my inability to see in 3d means... More

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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2008
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Travelling to Paris with children? If you are heading to the Parc de la Villette in Eastern Paris be aware that the park itself is a miserable run down wasteland. The main attraction is the science museum which is well worth the trip but don't get sucked into the promises of an adventure exploring the gardens to get there. They... More

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Paris
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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BUENOS AIRES
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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