Paris, France: An Urban Playground

Published: May 21, 2014, 3 p.m.

b'Paris has a uniquely French way of embracing life. You\'ll find petanque players in neighborhood parks, summertime sunbathers on the sandy urban "beach" along the River Seine, roller-bladers gliding past the Eiffel Tower and cyclists exploring the increasingly bike-friendly city on two wheels \\u2014 all combining to make Paris feel like an open-air playground for its citizens and visitors. For more information on the Rick Steves\' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com.'