Things to Do with Kids in Paris, France
34 kid-tested activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Parent of two. Reviewed every listing on this page personally.
Paris with kids is unfairly maligned. The city is dense, the public transit is more pram-friendly than London's, and the parks are everywhere. L'Arbre Enchanté and OTIPI Saint-Placide are the boutique toy and craft shops that absorb a rainy afternoon. Paris TUKTUK runs the family-rated rolling tour that hits the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre exterior, and the Tuileries without the metro changes. Mama Cherry is the kid-welcoming restaurant tucked in the Marais. The Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne is the small amusement park most American families do not know about; the entry-plus-rides combo is roughly half the cost of Disneyland Paris and the day is more relaxed. The Pompidou Centre's escalators are the secret family hit; the Atelier des Enfants programs run drop-in art workshops on weekends. Pro tip every Paris-with-kids parent learns: the Eiffel Tower is best seen, not climbed, with anyone under 8. The Champs de Mars lawn picnic at sunset wins every photo and skips the security line and the 90-minute elevator wait. Pack a baguette, a wedge of brie, and grapes from the nearest Carrefour Express. Half the magic of Paris with kids is the picnic, not the monument.
L'Arbre Enchante
Ages: 2–10
OTIPI Saint-Placide
Ages: 0–10
Paris TUKTUK
Ages: Best for all ages
Basilique du Sacre-Cœur de Montmartre
Ages: All ages
LOVE - FRIENDS FAMILY FOOD
Ages: 1–12
Aventure Fantastique
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Partially FreeNotre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Ages: Best for ages 5+, though all ages can appreciate the exterior
Chantelivre
Ages: 2 and up
Luki-Atelier
Ages: 2–7
La famille & cie
Ages: 1–14
Jardin du Luxembourg
Ages: 2–12
Adventureland
Ages: 3–17
Fantasyland
Ages: 1–12
Mama Cherry
Ages: 3–16
Louvre Museum
Ages: 6–16
Les Merveilles d'Oona
Ages: 2–10
Gallery of Evolution
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
Jardin des Plantes
Ages: All ages
Laser World Paris
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
Jardin des Serres d'auteuil
Ages: All ages
Maison du Jardinage
Ages: 3–10
FreeParc Monceau
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeParc des Buttes-Chaumont
Ages: Best for all ages
Le Dragon Savant
Ages: 5 and up
National Museum of Natural History
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
Si Tu Veux
Ages: 2–12
Atelier des Lumieres
Ages: 5 and up
L'Oiseau de Paradis
Ages: 2–12
Parc nautique departemental of Île de Monsieur
Ages: All ages
Parc Asterix
Ages: 4–16
La Villette
Ages: All ages
$$$Au Pied de Cochon
Ages: Best for all ages (adventurous eaters will enjoy it most)
Rene Dumont Tropical Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeCentre Paris Anim' Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ages: 3 and up
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- What are the best free things to do with kids in Paris?
- Paris has 3 free family activities. Top picks: Parc Monceau, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Centre Paris Anim' Ruth Bader Ginsburg. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/paris.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Paris?
- There are 26 rainy day options in Paris. Top indoor picks: L'Arbre Enchante, OTIPI Saint-Placide, Basilique du Sacre-Cœur de Montmartre, LOVE - FRIENDS FAMILY FOOD, Aventure Fantastique.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Paris?
- 30 activities in Paris are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: L'Arbre Enchante, OTIPI Saint-Placide, Paris TUKTUK, Basilique du Sacre-Cœur de Montmartre, LOVE - FRIENDS FAMILY FOOD.
- Which Paris attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 1 of 34 activities in Paris are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Paris?
- 22 activities in Paris are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Paris TUKTUK, Basilique du Sacre-Cœur de Montmartre, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, Chantelivre, La famille & cie.
- How much do family activities cost in Paris?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 34 activities in Paris. 3 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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