Paris, France: An Urban Playground

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 — 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 — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.