No need to travel nearly an hour to Disneyland when you’ve got 350 attractions on your doorstep…

Photos: JasonW

Like the ambience of an traditional-style funfair, with ferris wheels, candy floss and giant stuffed toys? Then the Foire du Trône is for you! On a large stretch of land at the edge of the Bois de Vincennes (on the east of the city), you have two months to sample the atmosphere, show off your shooting and punching skills and perhaps go home with a teddy bear! (or flatscreen TV, depending on your luck).

It’s open every day of the week from midday to midnight (and 1am on Saturdays and the night before public holidays) with stall and attractions for all ages.

And popular it certainly is: 1.2 million visitors every year!

Our advice is to use public transport to get there (the metro drops you off two minutes away). In a car, you’ll spend more time looking for a space than screaming on the rides

The Foire du Trône is on the Pelouse de Reuilly (here) from 3rd April – 31st May 2010. Open every day from midday to midnight (1am Saturdays and the night before public holidays).

Official site (in French): www.foiredutrone.com