If having children hasn’t already resulted in the enthusiastic embrace of a second childhood, an afternoon touring the city’s toy stores should swiftly change this. Irresistible are the games hand-crafted in wood at Au Nain Bleu, a specialist toy store since 1836. Buy interactive games, robots and see permanent magic shows at Musée de la Magie. And at Nature et Decouvertes budding scientists and environmentalists can indulge an interest in the planets and stars, wildlife and the sea with toys made from environmentally friendly materials. Dedicated Disney fans can brave the hordes on the Champs-Élysées, however there are numerous other large stores stocking everything from mechanised toys to puzzles and educational games, Fnac Eveil et Jeux and the warehouse-sized Toys R Us outlets among them. Si Tu Veux, a stand-alone store in Galeries Vivienne, the 19th century shopping arcade, has toys as well as dressing up gear and birthday accessories. If you need a treat, Variantes is one for the grown-ups, stocking a great range of unique games you may not find elsewhere.