A cross between a cultural lounge, sports arena, dance studio and day-care center, the 104 rocks…read more(especially if you've got kids in Paris and are looking for a cool place to let them run around while you soak up the scenery).
After a lackluster opening a couple of years back, the 104 has finally come into its own and is bursting at the seems with coolitude.
On a recent visit we did the follow incongruous but totally awesome things:
- Watched a slew of hip hoppers practice their break dancing in the central atrium
- Drink coffee that we ordered from a stationary pizza truck
- Take videos of ourselves running around like fools without giving a hoot
- Walk through a maze of ribbons
- Hang out in a day care center with a dozen or so other parents while watching our kid run and play in a totally safe space.
Might I add that all of this was FREE! Yes, they have paid exhibitions at the space too, but honestly you could make an afternoon out of 104 without spending a dime. This is the type of place that makes you fall in love with France all over again.