Paris may be the city of love, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for couples. With a whole host of child-friendly activities and attractions, this sparkling location is perfect for young families, too. We’ve assembled some of the best examples of ways to keep both kids and parents happy whilst holidaying in the City of Lights.
Champ-de-Mars Park
The park’s name alludes to the Roman God of War and was formerly used as the drilling grounds of the French military, but that couldn’t be further from its peaceful greenery now. This grassy picnic spot arguably has the best view of the Eiffel Tower in all of Paris, and is much more appealing to children than the 1,700+ steps that are required to climb it. The park has pedal cars, a vintage merry-go-round, swings and a huge playground to keep the little ones entertained for hours. Take a picnic and sit in the sun, or visit La Bonbonnière in the north-east corner for snacks and drinks, as well as a great view of the tower.
Jardin du Luxembourg
Paris with the family would be incomplete without a visit to the heavenly gardens of Luxembourg, which Napoleon himself dedicated to the children of Paris. A big playground, Charles Garnier’s carousel, pony rides, puppet shows and sailboats for hire are just some of the activities on offer for the youngsters of the family, and there are plenty of beautiful sights for older members to discover, too.
The fantastic Palais du Luxembourg was a present from Henry IV to his wife Marie de’ Medici, and now houses the Upper House of French Parliament. Temporary art exhibitions take place in the Musée de Luxembourg, which has a beautiful little orangery at its rear that begs exploring. Finishing off the day with a pastry from Boulangerie Marc Rollot is an essential and delicious treat.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
This green space is one of the largest in all of Paris, boasting a magical wonderland of secret grottos, waterfalls and dense trees. The star of the show is the Temple de la Sibylle, perched on high in the middle of the lake. There are two bridges that grant access, one a lot higher than the other – the kids can decide how brave they’re feeling on the day! There are also several playgrounds, a carousel, a puppet theatre and many lawns that are ideal for picnics.
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