While you might have in your mind an image of a park with some grass and a playground, parks in Paris are huge and offer a variety of activities like horseback riding, boat paddling, tennis and much more.
The downside of living in an old city is the lack of access for disabled people, even given the plentiful public transportation. While out exploring, I do not recall ever seeing someone in a wheelchair. I imagine this is due to the narrowness of sidewalks as well as the old cobblestone used on many roads. This makes it extremely challenging for someone in a wheelchair to navigate and therefore inaccessible for many. A related challenge for both the able-bodied and disabled is that many apartment buildings only have stairs and even the ones that do have elevators, those elevators are usually small and narrow, with room for only one or two people. The issue of access for the disabled also arises when it comes to the Metro; while some stations do have elevators, many unfortunately do not.
While people associate art in Paris with paintings by the Masters that are on display in museums, Paris is also home to a vibrant community of street artists. Artists have taken to the streets to make their art accessible to everyone. Much of the street art you see is interactive and might even be a social commentary on life in the city! Street art is popular here and can be found on many street corners. Most importantly, it is not considered vandalism and is valued as an important and inspiring part of the Paris art scene.
