Algiers for The Three Generations: a Friday-to-Monday weekend
El Bahdja, the white city on its amphitheatre of hills.
A weekend everyone can keep up with. Flat routes and places to sit, a boat or a funicular for the view, one highlight a day that works at eight and at eighty, and dinners with a long table.
Friday: Gardens and a bench
- Jardin d'Essai du Hamma
Flat, shaded avenues with many benches, ideal for slow walkers. Look for the dragon trees and the pond.
- La Grande Poste
A short stop at the white post office. Steps and a lift at the side; the grandparents will enjoy the hall.
- Family dinner at Brasserie des Facultés
A long table of grilled chicken, merguez and fries, and plenty of room for everyone. Book ahead for a big group.
Saturday: The memorial and its lift
- Maqam Echahid
Take the lift up the three concrete palm fronds for a view over the whole bay. Wide plaza, flat ground, benches everywhere.
- Garden Restaurant Al Boustane
A long lunch at a garden restaurant in the Riadh El Feth complex, with grilled dishes to share. Ask for a table with room to spare for chairs and a wheelchair.
- Musée National du Moudjahid
The independence war museum beneath the memorial, cool and flat, with seating in each hall. A good place for the grandparents' memories.
Sunday: Sunday by the sea
- Promenade des Sablettes
A flat seafront promenade with benches and playgrounds. Walk slowly and let the children run ahead.
- Restaurant Aux Sablettes
A family lunch by the sea at Les Sablettes: grilled fish or chicken at a long table, with the promenade for a walk afterwards. Order the fish by weight and ask the price first.
- Parc zoologique de Ben Aknoun
Shaded paths past big cats and primates; the lower paths are easy for strollers. Take a taxi to the gate and rest often.
Monday: A last easy morning
- Notre-Dame d'Afrique
Drive up to the basilica and sit on the terrace. Flat and open, with benches and a view of the bay.
- Musée National du Bardo
A small museum with a tiled courtyard, easy for all ages. Spend an hour and rest on the benches.
- Le Audin
A last family lunch a few minutes from Place Audin, with room for a big table. Order a few dishes to share and keep the afternoon free for the airport.