How To Make Paris a Kid’s Friendly Break

Planning a family-friendly trip to Paris is not at all a challenging task. Although kids can be very complicated while travelling, sometimes due to their particular choices and preferences but, you will not be in trouble while you are in Paris.

Rather than sticking to the usual museums and galleries, try something new and more flamboyant. Prepare your itinerary by adding the following attraction this year to retain the interest of your bubs while enjoying the beautiful city yourself. Lets find out what this amazing capital has to offer for your family.

Visit the Eiffel tower:

Eiffel Tower which is an iconic sight in the books can be very interesting for kids who always wonder to see the majestic sight in person. Visiting Eiffel Tower can be fun both for your family and for you. However, the sight of the building might be intimidating for young ones as there is a fair chance that they would reject the idea of climbing it due to its sheer height.

Therefore, you can observe it from the Champs de Mars Park. This park is interesting in itself with paddling cars, merry go round, swings, and several roadside cafes. This structure has a special place in the heart of every Parisian and thus you will not be surprised to see the long queues in the ticket section that is why it is better to book the tickets online in advance to avoid hours of queuing with your kids.

Aquarium de Paris-Cinéaqua:

Marine life is always a fascination for all ages. If you plan to see, some stunning marine lives visit the famous Aquarium de Paris. The best feature is the shark tunnel and the petting pool where the kids can stroke and pat the sturgeon while they pop their funnel noses out of water. Another interesting section is of River Seine, displaying fish in the river of Paris. Due to glass windows, even small kids can enjoy watching the amazing sea life.

Musée du Louvre:

The museum can be cold and boring for the kids but Louvre is not one such museum. The first sight that will leave your family in awe is its magnificent structure. They cannot help but utter the sound of “wow “while watching at its beautiful structure. In addition to that, once you go inside you will be lost in its huge halls, so better plan before you go there, as it will take weeks to explore the whole museum.

Pick out some significant paintings like the Raft of Medusa, learn about its history, and tell the kids about the enthralling tale behind the shipwreck. You can also get some post cards in advance and search for those artworks in the museum with your kids, which will be fun and exciting at the same time.

Cirque d’hiver Bouglione:

For a nighttime escape head to the Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione which is a very exciting attraction in Paris for the kids. The same company runs the circus for decades and they have introduced many innovative acts for the viewers. The circus includes tigers, horses, and silly clowns who will keep the kids busy by performing different acts. The circus is organized twice a year and the winter season starts during the months of October and ends in March. Therefore, it is best time to buy flights to Paris for a family getaway.

Musee De l’Armée, Hotel Des Invalides:

This museum is located in the main building of the Hotel Des Invalides and is hailed as one of the best army museums in the world. It was originally built by Louis XIV to house and take care of the injured soldiers. Later on, it was turned into a memorial. The children will be thrilled to learn and see the amazing collection of military weapons and the Napoleon Tomb which sits in the center of the huge complex.

Notre Dame Cathedral:

The renowned architectural epitome, the Notre Dame Cathedral is a marvelous sight to take your family. The kids will also be excited to see the place in person if they have already watched Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame. You can easily spend a good amount of time walking through its galleries admiring the glorious artwork, gothic architecture, and intricate gargoyles.

This masterpiece is almost 800 years old and is the same place where Napoleon crowned himself as king in 1804. A tour of this place will give an insight into the history of Paris to the kids. Behind the Cathedral is a playground with spectacular views of the Seine and you can also enjoy the ice cream at Berthillon or eat croissants at the Boulangerie St. Martins. During the winters, the kids can also go for some ice-skating in the nearby Hotel De Ville.

Paris food tours:

While you are in Paris, you cannot miss the gastronomical tour of this amazing capital city. These tours are a great introduction for your kids to learn about French food and culture. The tours are so much fun as they get a chance to try the cheese, chocolates, and delectable pastries, on their way.

Take the kids to small stores in the neighborhood, nibbling on snacks and the wine house (where the juice is served for the kids), and in the end, a warm picnic is arranged to let the kids interact with each other. The kids are explained by the wonderful guides that, how these foods produced and how they are made.