Visiting Paris with Children

Paris may not look kid-friendly at first glance because of all these tiresome metro tunnels, the endless list of cultural attractions that seems a bit daunting, especially for small children. But visiting Paris with kids doesn't need to be a headache, since there are plenty of great things to do with young visitors: it's just a matter of planning your vacation around a few attractions that you're likely to enjoy (and in most cases learn from) too.

1.     Disneyland Paris

                                                                                                                  

Let's face it: a day or two at Disneyland Paris is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The resort facilities, including a golf course, Disney Village, and Davy Crockett Ranch camping grounds, can provide adults an amusing excursion too. The Disneyland Paris hotels also offer a fun, laid-back environment for the whole family.

2.     Musee Grevin ( Paris Wax Museum)

It may be a little old-fashioned, but that's the point. The Musée Grevin is one of Europe's oldest wax museums (it was inaugurated in 1882) and today boasts around 300 life-sized wax figures, from Leonardo da Vinci to Marilyn Monroe and current French President Nicolas Sarkozy. This is a fun and sufficiently odd outing for kids and parents to enjoy, and the museum's "Kid's Discovery" tour will allow younger ones to learn about how wax artists bring famous personalities to (near) life.

3.     Paris Parks and Gardens

Parisian parks are known for their stately, impeccably groomed and presented lanes, lawns, and flora, but they are also wonderful places to play and discover. From old-world past times like sailing toy boats at the Jardin du Luxembourg, riding ponies and enjoying vintage puppet shows, to fun and games on sleek, mentally stimulating new playgrounds, the city's parks and gardens can provide an ideal opportunity for parents to relax a bit while the kids let loose.

4.     Cite de Sciences ( Museum of Science and Industry)

Nestled in Paris's ultramodern Parc de la Villette in the northern tip of the city is a vast museum dedicated to learning about science-- the fun way. The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (Museum of Science and Industry) regularly curates exhibits designed to captures children's imaginations and pique adults' secret curiosities-- shows like "Snot", which explored common human body functions in a comical, matter-of-fact manner. Special exhibitions for younger children and young adults guarantee no one in the family will be bored.

5.     Menagerie (Zoo) at the Jardin des Plantes

The Menagerie, which was founded as a public zoo after the French Revolution, hosts dozens of species of rare animals, in a format that is decidedly out of date. The zoo still has its charm, somehow, though, and can provide a welcome outing for parents looking for kid-friendly activities in Paris.

The mentioned places of interest are only a small part of the great variety of activities that you can do while being in Paris with your children. Planning your visit to Paris, you have to think of a good place of accommodation. There are many options for accommodation in Paris. There are also many family hotels in Paris. They are not so expensive and will meet your expectations. To guarantee your stay in the chosen hotel in Paris, it is advisable to make an online reservation in advance. So if you have the chance to travel to Paris together with your children, don’t miss it out!