Kid-friendly attractions in Paris | Visiting Paris with kids

Disneyland is a favorite among all kids around the world. Paris has its own and the children in your touring party will absolutely love it. Disneyland Paris boasts of over 50 activities and attractions. While there are laidback ones like the Horse-drawn Streetcars, a number of attractions are also dedicated to thrill the little ones like the Slinky Dog ZigZag Spin and Pirate Galleon. Once the rides and activities are done and the hunger kicks in, Disneyland Paris presents the children with a number of themed and fun eateries. All in all, Disneyland is a must visit for all children.

Eiffel Tower is the representative of Paris and France on the global tourism scene. No trip to Paris can be complete without visiting the once tallest structure of the world. Children might especially be interested in scaling this gargantuan beauty via the stairs, and maybe even reach the summit. The higher you climb, you are rewarded with a better view. With this guided experience, children will be able to fully appreciate the effort and diligence that went into one of the greatest architectural achievements of all time. The entire activity lasts for a duration of about 2 hours.

Aquarium de Paris is an important family attraction in Paris. It is included in almost all tour itineraries of Paris. L’Aquarium de Paris features the largest tank in France. You can spot as many as 500 unique species of creatures at L’Aquarium de Paris. There are informative and exhilarating exhibitions hosted at the attraction. Children will also benefit from the workshops organized at L’Aquarium de Paris. The live feeding demonstration is an instant hit with the tiny tots. You can also enjoy watching films and animations that take a closer educational glance at the world under water. .

Close behind Disneyland in terms of popularity is Paris’s Parc Asterix. Receiving over 2 million guests every year, Parc Asterix surely knows how to keep its guests entertained. Parc Asterix lets children and adults journey back in time with its attractions. There are around 40 different activities that you can take part in. The themed attractions will bring to life the locales represented in the wildly popular comic book merchandise. The Forest of Idefix is dedicated to little ones of the age of 3 and over, while the more adventurous of the lot may opt for one of the roller coasters. There are attractions that will put a child’s aptitude to work while yielding fun rewards. Parc Asterix is a multi-sensory delight for all children.

Musee d’Orsay is one of the most visually pleasing museum building in the world. Its ornate architecture dates back to the time when the current building was used as a railway station. It is a great place to discover the origin and evolution of France as a nation. If your tour party has children, a way to engage them in the museum tour, which generally doesn’t interest children, is to play a game of scavenger hunt. Musee d’Orsay has an extensive collection and letting your kids find particular works of art will help them enjoy the trip. You too can explore more of the museum’s three levels by following them around.

The Louvre Museum has carved for itself a special in the cultural arena of Paris. Louvre is unlike most museum in the world in its ultra-modern architecture. The Louvre Pyramid is also surrounded by an artificial lake and the only way of admission is via an underground lobby. This itself is a point of attraction for most kids. Additionally, the Louvre Museum houses Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, arguably the most influential artwork of all time. Introduce your kids to this grand work of art and let them figure out the mystery behind the facial expression.

Arc de Triomphe is one of the most popular commemorative monuments in the world. Commissioned by Napoleon I to celebrate the achievements of the French Army, this monument is now a thriving Paris landmark. Arc de Triomphe is situated in a plaza from which a dozen grand avenues, including Champs Elysees, radiate. This results in a symmetrical beauty that narrates an architectural success story. The kids would be baffled by the grandeur of the structure. They can catch a glimpse of the beautiful city from the top of Arc de Triomphe. The views can be mesmerizing just as the sun is going down and the city is embracing the artificial lights.

The City of Light has a very dark labyrinth of passageways lying right underneath its ground level. These passages served as an ossuary in its past and are said to hold the remains of as many 6 million people. The Catacombs in Paris were partly built to deal with the problem of city’s overflowing cemeteries in the late 18th century. The walls of a small part of the catacombs are embedded with human bones. You should use your own judgment before taking your kids there. However, if they are one of those kids who derive thrill out of ghost stories, the catacombs could be the perfect place for them.

One look at this structure and you will know that it is, by no means, conventional. Featuring the world’s first large-scale execution of the “inside out” architecture, Center Pompidou had taken the world by a storm in 1977. Inside this edgy marvel is the Public Information Library, the Musée National d'Art Moderne, and the IRCAM. The vast collection of information along with the food outlets, make Center Pompidou a popular family trip choice. For children, Center Pompidou hosts a number of workshops that are designed for even infants. You could also settle down for a meal as a family at one of the eateries at Center Pompidou.

The beauty of the river Seine can never be overstated. The city of Paris takes one new avatar when it is looked at from a Seine river cruise. While a cruise by the day is a fun activity in itself, Paris by the night is something that has to seen to believe. The City of Light is at its shimmering best at night, and there is no better way to look at it than from the glass canopy boat on the Seine. Take your kids on one of these cruises and let them grasp the concept of serene beauty. The informative audio guide will illuminate their young minds as well.

The Jardin d'Acclimatation is a place where your kids will make great memories. This amusement park was opened way back in 1860 by Napoleon III and initially was a zoo. It has witnessed its fair share of dark days in the past, but currently, it is equipped to bring nothing but joy to your little ones. The shooting gallery and the mini-rollercoaster is bound to capture the imagination of most kids. The aviary and the VR-based wildlife experience is also quite popular among the children. Apart from that, there are some workshops that the kids can be a part of during their trip. Jardin d'Acclimatation is possibly the most rounded amusement park for children in Paris.

Stade de France is the home to the two-time World Champion French national football team. This megastructure was opened in 1998 and hosted the World Cup final which saw France beat defending champions Brazil to lift the trophy. If your kid is a football enthusiast, they would love the tour of this stadium. Not only does it have a great visual appeal, but Stade de France also has a well-stocked museum. The guided tour will enlighten the mind of the children and inspire them to embrace the wonderful sport.

The body of work left by Auguste Rodin is quite extensive, and the same has been displayed at the Hôtel Biron complex in Paris. The three-hectare area that houses the garden of the Rodin Museum is planned and finished in order to reflect the artist’s creative process. The temporary exhibitions are also an interesting feature at the Rodin Museum. The children may derive a lot of fun watching Rodin’s monuments that are displayed in the museum yard and mimic their amusing poses. The garden area also represents the empty space children can run around and play in.

Last, but not least, is the Grévin Museum famous for its wax figures. The museum was founded in 1882 and currently, holds statues of a number of well-known personalities from around the world. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Donald Trump, Marilyn Monroe to Katy Perry, Grévin Museum has it all. Two hundred of them to be precise. You and your kids could spend hours taking photographs with the figures and immortalizing the day. Once you have exhausted yourself and your kids, you could sit back and grab a bit at the Grévin Cafe. Keep an eye out for delightful performances at the Grévin Theatre.