Every child dreams of visiting Disneyland or the Eiffel Tower. Paris is a city full of plans for kids and touring it with them is always a great idea. This is a guide to all the things you can do as a family.
- Recommended activities
- Special museums for young visitors
- Must-see monuments for children and adults
- Gardens and parks
- Visits to theme parks: the magic of Disney, Cité des Enfants, etc.
Things to do
Recommended activities
Reach the top of Paris
There are many monuments that provide a grand view of Paris from above such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Montparnasse Tower. Any of those three options will be a delight for children who are tired of always seeing things from below.
Travel on a riverboat
A boat trip on the Seine is an adventure that no member of the family will want to miss. Bateaux Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens provide itineraries around the main monuments that, from the water, take on a much more relaxed perspective than walking.
Try a carousel in a large park
The French capital is famous for its large parks where there are also fairs and vintage carousels that are a delight for children. In the Luxembourg Gardens, for example, there are toy boats to play with in the pond.
Visit the zoo in Paris
Vincennes Zoo is a very entertaining but also instructive place for the whole family because it is divided into themed areas where the animals are shown, but also the whole ecosystem that surrounds them depending on whether they live in the savannah or in Patagonia.
Special museums for young visitors
Natural History Museum
It is one of the most surprising places for children as it has the oldest zoo in the world, the Ménagerie, among greenhouses and palaeontological recreations. This is a perfect plan for spending the whole afternoon exploring its different sections.
The City of Science and Industry
The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie is an interactive museum with specialised areas for children, where they can play and learn about some of the most transformative experiments in society such as robots. It is recommended for visitors aged 2 and over.
Musée en Herbe
An art museum is a must on any visit to Paris. Although the Louvre can be adapted for the little ones, this nearby museum is ideal for children aged 3 and up, with interactive exhibitions of artists such as Picasso and workshops for the whole family.
Museum of Magic
The Musée de la Magie is the ideal place for lovers of optical illusions, mysterious tunnels or the history of the oldest magical objects. The visit includes a show and is recommended for ages 5 and up.
Must-see monuments for children and adults
Eiffel Tower and the lift
This is one of the most famous monuments in the world and children will be amazed when going up the wrought-iron lattice structure to almost touch the Paris skyline. It’s a must see.
Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle
This monument on the Île de la Cité is magical among children. Shaped like a medieval castle, it looks like something out of one of those tales of knights and ladies that children love so much.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
As well as being a temple full of adventures, it is also the home of Disney’s Hunchback, which the little ones are sure to try to find among the church’s gargoyles or nooks and crannies.
Gardens and parks
Luxembourg Gardens
In these famous gardens, there are several playgrounds and even a vintage carousel for the little ones to enjoy. Nevertheless, the best way to have fun is to sail their toy boat on the pond.
Tuileries Garden
This garden near the Louvre is a must for children, where they can go on the swings, slides and carousel. In summer, a larger fair full of attractions is also organised.
Parc de la Villette
In this modern park you will find the Dragon Garden, with a giant sculpture that includes a slide almost 25 metres high, which is a unique adventure for the little ones.
Visits to theme parks: the magic of Disney, Cité des Enfants, etc.
Disneyland
Disneyland is the place that attracts the most visitors in Paris because it is the kingdom of magic and dreams. Located about 40 kilometres from the capital, in addition to its attractions and the characters strolling through the streets, there are also fun shows and big parades with all the stars from the classic movies.
Parc Astérix
Based on the adventures of Asterix and Obelix, this amusement park is located about 35 kilometres from Paris and is perfect for children thank to the shows, water rides and roller coasters, among other options.
Jardín d’Acclimatation
This historic amusement park inaugurated by Napoleon III is now an ode to fun with trains, a zoo, vintage carousels, small roller coasters and other rides.
Cité des Enfants
This is an interactive exhibition full of science games and sensory experiences for children of all ages. It is divided into sections according to age, and babies from 0 to 23 months can participate.
