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The 25 Best Things To Do In Paris With Kids
Unforgettable Paris Family Travel Tips
Traveling to Paris with your kids can be an unforgettable experience! Your family trip to France will be filled with incredible art, interesting museums and beautiful parks. It will be a fabulous learning experience for the whole family -soak up the rich culture and explore the long and rich history of this decadent country!
Toddlers and younger kids alike will enjoy a boat ride up the Seine. Your children will enjoy climbing the stairs up to the Bell Tower of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Teenagers will love exploring the flea markets and the fascinating catacombs. Your whole family will relish in the delicious pastries and cakes found at the local bakeries. There is definitely lots to do in Paris with kids
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25 Top Paris Attractions That Kids Will Love
The Paris Pass will save your family lots of time and money on entrance fees and transportation in Paris! This is a wonderful family travel pass as it includes so much and helps cut your costs while traveling around Paris!
The Paris Pass includes:
*Free Entry to 60 Paris Attractions
*2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
*Discount Paris Pass Prices For Children & Teenagers
*Free Transportation on Metro Zones 1-3 & Free Bus
*Skip The Lines-A must when traveling with kids!
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A visit to Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the best things to see in Paris with kids. Your babies and toddlers will love the colorful stain glass windows inside while older kids and teenagers will have fun climbing the stairs up to the bell towers. I climbed up with my five year old daughter and she loved it. Climbing up may be a bit tough to do it with a toddler or baby though. We checked out the gargoyles along the way and enjoyed the beautiful views of Paris. After we had a delicious chocolate crepe outside the cathedral. Free with Paris Pass
Stop at a French bakery for a delicious cake or pastry. When I visited with my daughter we would stop by a bakery on our way back to the hotel each evening and pick out a delicious treat. Yummmmmmm. This is definitely one of my favorite things to do in Paris! A must for all young aspiring chefs and just those who love a sweet treat! Learn more about amazing
French food kids love
here.
Enjoy a private Family Bike Tour though the quiet streets of Paris and on the bike path along the river. You will be able to experience Paris in a whole new light. Bike About Tours provides children's bikes and helmets. This is definitely a unique way to see Paris with kids- you'll feel like a local!
Join a free walking tour of Paris. There are various tours available and they last for two hours. This is lots of fun for older children. Explore the Gothic architecture of the Latin Quarter or visit Van Gogh's house in Montmartre.
A visit to the Eiffel Tower is another one of the best things to do in with your kids in Pairs. Stop at the Cineiffel on the ground floor and pick up a game book for your child (ages 6-10). The book has facts, riddles, mazes and more fun activities. After head up to the observation decks to see the magnificent views of Paris. Be sure to catch a peak of the tower when it is all lit up at night.
Head to Marché aux Puces which is a huge flea market. If you travel to Paris with teenagers, they are sure to buy a lot of goodies to bring back! The whole family will have fun exploring the thousands of stalls offering new and vintage clothes, antiques and more.
The Quai Branly Museum is another great option for families that are traveling to Paris. Children will enjoy this collection of artifacts from all around the world. The museum often has hands- on, practical children's activities. Free with Paris Pass
A visit to Jardin D'Acclimation is sure to please the whole family when you travel to Paris, France. This huge park has several amusement rides, a splash water pad for the kids to cool off in and a small zoo. This is a great place to spend a few hours relaxing together.
You can enjoy visiting Le Jardin Des Plantes when you travel to Paris with your kids. It is a gorgeous botanical garden with a small zoo. This is a great place to visit with babies and toddlers as they can explore the gardens and see the animals which is always a hit!
Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Jardin de Luxembourg with your family. Your little ones will have fun on the playground (fee). Your kids will also enjoy sailing a mini sailboat in the pools of water. There are beautiful statues and water fountains to enjoy. There is also an open air cafe and a puppet theater. This is a great place to have a stroll with your baby.
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione is another one of the fun things to do in Paris with kids. It is a circus show with acrobats, clowns and magicians. The kids will love this! This is really entertaining. My kids just loved watching the show -especially the magicians!
Parc Asterix is a newly reopened theme park located outside of Paris. The kids will have fun exploring this park which is based on the Roman Empire, Greek Mythology and Paris in the Middle Ages. There are loads of rides and games to keep your family entertained for the whole day.
A visit to Paris is not complete without a stop at the world famous Musee de Louvre. Grab a map of the museum and be sure to see the Mona Lisa and Venus De Milo. The kids will enjoy visiting the Egyptian section where they can see some mummies. The sculpture garden is also a great spot to visit with the kids. Children under 18 are free. Tip: Pack some water paints, paper and molding clay in your luggage before you come to Paris so your kids can create their own masterpieces back at the hotel. Free with Paris Pass
Once the kids have had enough of the Louvre then head outside to the beautiful Tuilleries Park. Here the kids can rent a toy sailboat to float in the fountains or play on the playground. There is also a carousel ride for the kids to enjoy. Grab a bite to eat at the open air cafe.
Your teenagers may enjoy a visit to the Catacombs when traveling to Paris, France. This underground maze of tunnels has a cemetery section that is lined with skeletons. As Paris rapidly expanded in the 18th century, there was not enough room to bury the dead so they started to move the bodies underground. There are approximately six million bodies in the catacombs. This is one of the most popular Paris attractions so make sure not to miss it-a live history lesson (so much better than a textbook isn't it!).
La Cite des Sciences et de L'lndustrie is an interactive science museum. The kids will get a kick out of the various hands-on exhibits. There is an excellent discovery zone for toddlers and small children. Replica work sites, mazes, and a circus station round out the visit. Free with Paris Pass
Grevin Wax Museum is a fun Paris family attraction. Your children will love seeing the 300 wax figures including Spiderman, Albert Einstein and Barack Obama! One of the best parts of visiting this museum is seeing the process of how the wax figures are made. Kids are amazed when the see the work and detail that goes into each statue! Free with the Paris Pass
Musee de la Magie or the Museum of Magic is a great place to spend a couple hours. They will love all the optical illusions and magic tricks. The magic show is in French only however it is still worth watching even if you don't speak French as the show is visual so you can understand what is happening just by watching.
Don't miss out on all the delicious
French food for kids.
Children will devour the fresh crepes, delicious cakes and croque monsieurs. Have a picnic in one of the many parks. Stop by a local bakery for some fresh bread or croissants and pastries. Grab some cheese and drinks from the local markets. Delicious! The joy of eating in Paris can not be understated- it is a must to savor the care and passion that goes in to every bite!
Use the Hop On Hop Off Bus to travel to many of the popular Paris tourist attractions including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame. My kids loved this hop on hop off bus ride through Paris - and it is great for any children who complain about walking. You can even stay on the bus and do a whole loop for a few hours which is a great break and the commentary gives you a good overview of the city. In my opinion, this is one of the best ways to travel in Paris with kids, as it is so flexible and affordable. Free 2 day pass with Paris Pass
A visit to Paris Disneyland is lots of fun for the whole family. It is easy to get there on the subway as well which is an added bonus. There are lots of fun rides available similar to other Disneyland parks in
Florida, Tokyo
and
Hong Kong.
The park is geared for younger children as most of the rides are pretty tame. My 5 year old daughter had a great time when we went to Euro Disney.
Arc De Triomphe is one of the iconic buildings representing Paris. This historical memorial was ordered built by Napoleon. Your kids will love the views from the top of Paris. Free with Paris Pass
Chocolate lovers will enjoy a visit to La Maison du Chocolat. Enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate and a decadent chocolate eclair. This cafe is located a couple blocks off the Champs Elyse. It is quite pricey though so you might need to budget for it!
Visit the Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée and check out the colorful fish, seahorses, sharks and crocodiles that are housed in this historic building! My kids were enchanted by all the sea animals and I had to drag them out of the building! This is a great things to do in Paris with kids.Free with Paris Pass
Don't forget to get your children the
France Fly It Quiet Activity Pack
before your trip. Learn about France from with loads of activities such as coloring pages, crosswords, dot to dots, quizzes and more games and fun!
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