11 Things To Do In Paris With Kids

Are you looking for the best things to do in Paris with your kids?

Paris is a child-fiendly city. Its main atttactions are found in a relatively small area which you can walk around with kids in tow. Parks are easily within reach from monuments and museums.

A Parisian family vacation is a sure winner if you know where to go and what to do to keep the children entertained.

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From touring the major landmarks to sampling authentic French cuisine children will love, here’s a list of 11 fun things to do in Paris with kids.

11 Things To Do In Paris With Kids

1. Dine at Le Bichat

For a canteen-like dining experience your kids will enjoy, Le Bichat is a good place to go. Its interior is decorated with colorful pendant lights that will surely appeal to your little ones.

Le Bichat is a vegan restaurant that offers extra-fast service, chilled out atmosphere, and organic foods suitable for families with kids that have allergies.

2. Climb the Eiffel Tower

Paris is never complete without experiencing its most iconic symbol up close and personal. This is one of the best experiences your children will cherish for a long time.

It takes 674 steps from the esplanade to the second floor of the famous tower. Beyond  that is not open to the public.

Tickets with access stairs cost €2.60 for children and €10.40 for adults. They are sold on-site or online during weekends and holidays.

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3. Visit La Cité des Enfants

An interactive science museum for children, La Cité des Enfants is a wonderful place for your kids to experience hands-on exhibition space, robot programming, and ant farm tunnels.

It’s also got a water play area, as well as a TV studio where the little ones can make recordings.

There are so many things to discover at La Cité des Enfants. Make sure to book in advance.

4. Watch a Puppet Show at Les Marionnettes du Champ de Mars

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower is the Champ de Mars between Avenue Risler and Avenue Motte Piquet. This Napoleon III-era guignol theater dates back to the 1800s and is deemed one of the most beautiful in Paris.

You can watch a puppet show upon descending from the tower, so make sure to go on when shows are open.

There are performances on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 3:15 PM and 4:15 PM. Tickets cost €5.

5. Go Sightseeing and Pray at Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre

One of the most visited attractions of the French capital, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica is perched high on the Montmartre hill. The hill is located in the center of Paris, but it has kept its authentic French village atmosphere.

This is a novel experience your children will enjoy with a variety of activities to do, day or night.

6. Shop for Traditional French Toys at Tikibou Jouets

The oldest toy store in Paris, Tikibou is a marvelous place for both the young and the young at heart. They offer eclectic collection of toys from model cars and music boxes to wooden toys and snow domes.

Tikibou is also the perfect place to buy gifts and souvenirs to bring home. Their traditional French toys are made to last for generations.

7. Spend Hours at Parc Zoologique de Paris

Parc Zoologique de Paris (Paris Zoological Park) is well-kept and well-designed, with its big rock providing visitors with a real savannah feel.

Children will love the variety of animals in what seems like their natural sanctuary and the tropical rainforest inside a big dome.

The zoo is a bit far from central Paris, so it’s sheltered from the noisy crowds. This is a calming and informative experience not only for children but for adults as well.

Entrance costs €20, but it’s definitely worth it. Suggested duration is at least three hours.

8. Experience Chocolates at Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat

What child wouldn’t love a chocolate-paradise experience?

You and your kids will learn a lot of interesting facts about chocolate from its Aztec origins until today at Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat.

They even offer games for children to play and win prizes for. But what parents will love the most is the demonstration of chocolate making with unlimited samples of all kinds of yummy chocolates.

A visit to Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat takes about 1.5 hours and it is totally worth it! Entrance fee to the museum costs from €8 to €11 for adults, and free of charge to children below 6 years old.

9. Try the Best Ice Cream in Paris

Generally considered the best ice cream parlor in Paris, Berthillon will make you and your kids forget Ben & Jerry’s!

Berthillon is a family-owned company that has been making mouth-watering ice cream for almost 70 years.

You can taste their unique and awesome ice cream flavors in their iconic tearoom situated in the center of the Saint Louis Island. The sorbet and ice cream as well as the traditional biscuit cones are worth the queue!

10. Ride a Parisian Carousel

I bet your kids will fancy an old-fashioned carousel experience, because who wouldn’t? And Paris is never short of traditional carousels.

Kids will double the fun at double-decker carousels, so I suggest riding one (or a dozen!) at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. It is one of the biggest carousels in Paris, entertaining children and adults alike since 1897.

A ride on a Parisian carousel is a truly magical experience you and your children shouldn’t miss it!

11. Disneyland Paris

Originally named Euro-Disney, Disneyland Paris has been drawing large crowds with its technologically advanced rides and attractions since April 1992.

Disneyland Paris is truly a magical place. The rides are well-mainted and the food is excellent at all four themed restaurants in the park. Don’t miss the parades, especially the Mickey parade. Everyone will enjoy them!

However, please note that all Disney films or rides are in French. And, as the usual case for every Disneyland across the world, Disneyland Paris is often packed so prepare for the queues! Nonetheless, the place is brimming with magic so you can spend a whole day here.

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