When Paris is decked out in a blanket of white, the urge to slide invades the heart of the city. Renting a toboggan in Paris allows you to take advantage of these rare moments without the hassle, and to improvise a playful interlude between two strolls. Snow doesn't last long, so you might as well be ready as soon as the first flakes fall.

The best playgrounds are to be found on the gentle slopes of parks and hills: Buttes-Chaumont for descents with a view, Montmartre around the square below the basilica, Parc Montsouris, the lawns of Bois de Boulogne or Bois de Vincennes, and even the heights of Belleville. These spots are easy to reach by metro, and are ideal for families and groups of friends looking for laughs and memorable photos.