The 15 Best Places to Visit with Kids in Paris
Recommended Family Activities in Paris
Family Activity Ideas in Paris
If you're coming to Paris with kids, we've put together the most popular places and activities to enjoy in the city and its surroundings.
Families often ask where to stay for a kid-friendly base in Paris. Our guide breaks down the safest, calmest arrondissements.
The list includes parks and gardens in Paris, theme parks and museums.
Don't forget you can visit Mickey's Parisian home: Disneyland Paris.
Things to Do in Paris with Kids
Popular family activities in Paris
Visit Disneyland Paris
Many families come to Paris every year to visit Disneyland Paris, the most visited theme park in Europe. Check out our guide to find deals and book transfers.
Natural History Museum
One of the most outstanding in the world. It features dinosaur exhibitions, a marine biology station, and its most visited hall, the Gallery of Evolution. Located within the Jardin des Plantes.
Jardin des Plantes
A botanical garden with an organic kitchen garden, greenhouses, and the Zoo La Ménagerie, one of the first public zoos in the world. The park is free; the zoo requires paid admission.
Parc Astérix Paris
An amusement park inspired by the Astérix animated series. It is home to one of the largest wooden roller coasters in Europe. Located on the outskirts of Paris.
Paris Zoo
The Vincennes Zoo, is the city's main zoological park. It houses endangered species that take part in European breeding programs. It is located in the Bois de Vincennes.
Centre Pompidou
The Pompidou is a lively modern art museum. Its facilities host special activities for families with children.
Champ de Mars
Champ de Mars, is the famous garden located in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Its grounds feature a playground, cafés, and green spaces perfect for a picnic, taking beautiful family photos, and relaxing with views of the city's most famous monument.
Tuileries Gardens
In the Tuileries Gardens, next to the Louvre, you can rent small boats to sail on the pond Grand Bassin Rond (during school holidays). There is a carousel, a Ferris wheel, and a playground. It is a perfect spot right in the heart of Paris to let the kids run freely.
Luxembourg Gardens
Inside the Luxembourg Gardens there is a well-equipped playground. Admission is charged: €3 for children, €1 for adults. There are restrooms and a café. Also within the Luxembourg Gardens is a puppet theatre (Théâtre de Luxembourg) with shows in French.
Nelson Mandela Garden / Les Halles
The Jardin des Halles, also known as the Nelson Mandela Garden (as it appears on the map), features green spaces with sculptures, a children's playground, and a shopping center with stores and entertainment. Right in the heart of the city, near the Louvre.
Probably the favorite of many children in Paris. There are several play areas and endless green spaces. It is located away from the center of Paris, but has enough activities to fill an entire day. There is a 3-D cinema, a canal where you can rent boats, and the fantastic Cité des Enfants.
Paris Plages
In summer, Paris fills up with beaches, pools, and outdoor leisure areas along the Seine. Perfect for enjoying Paris with kids during the warmer months.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
A true oasis in the city, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont features waterfalls, a grotto to explore, a suspension bridge, duck ponds, and even two theaters: Le Guignol de Paris and Théâtre Guignol Anatole. A fairy-tale park.
Playmobil Park
Just a few minutes from Paris. A park with twelve different play areas showcasing the entire collection of iconic Playmobil toys, from the brand's founding in 1974 to the present day.
Cité des Enfants
An interactive space where children can have fun and explore a variety of activities designed to stimulate cognitive development. Be sure to book your activity in advance.