5 days and more in Paris with teenagers

Paris by night, from the Seine

• Reduced tickets for families with the Bateaux-Mouches company, Pont de l’Alma (right bank).
• Another nice idea for a cruise on the Seine: the pizzeria sailing on the Seine on board of a small boat entirely panoramic. The cruise lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. It’s casual, good and great value for money.

The Eiffel Tower: a must!

• Tickets to the 2nd floor or to the summit (accessible by elevator).
• Remember to book as soon as possible
• Trocadero : after visiting the Eiffel Tower, go for a walk on the Trocadero esplanade (the view of the Champs-de-Mars is splendid)

A VERY NICE IDEA WITH TEENAGERS…

Rent an electric scooter to visit Paris. The start is near the Eiffel Tower. Ideal, from 12 years old

The Trocadero: between the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées

• The atmosphere at the Trocadero is nice (musicians, skateboarder…) andthe view of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero is superb

• There are many museums near the Trocadero that may interest your teenagers:
  • the Museum of Modern Art (permanent collection free for all)
  • the Guimet Museum (Asian arts)
  • the Palais de Tokyo (contemporary art with often very funny exhibitions)
  • the Musée de l’Homme (fascinating and very educational for young audiences)
  • The National Maritime Museum
  • The Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine (recreational and educational architecture)
  • the Palais Galliera (fashion museum)
• Good to know : free for those under 18 years old for the permanent exhibitions of some museums

The Champs-Elysées

• Walk down the Champs-Elysées from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde
• For shopping : luxury boutiques, major brands such as Zara, Abercrombie, Nike, Adidas… And for young and old football fans, the Official PSG Store !
• Exciting for children: the Palais de la Découverte, an extraordinary museum on science
• Touristy and very nice : the view from the Arc de Triomphe (free for under 18s)
• Gourmandise : the Ladurée tea room, for lunch, snack or to buy a macaroon

A NICE IDEA WITH 12+ YEARS OLD…

The Ramses II guided tour in Paris to discover the traces of ancient Egypt from the Place de la Concorde to the Tuileries Gardens. A fun 1h30 walk in the company of a professional guide. Ideal for ages 10 and up.

Fancy a museum? See the Impressionists at the Musée de l’Orangerie or the Musée d’Orsay

• The Musée de l’Orangerie (a small museum with a superb collection of Impressionists and Monet’s Water Lilies),
• The Musée d’Orsay, our favorite museum in Paris (on the Right Bank)
• Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay especially for young people : visit available for private hire, lasting 1h30. Request a quote or information: contact us

End of the day around the Canal Saint-Martin

• This neighborhood has become very trendy
• Very lively in the evening to see a drink or a bite to eat
• The walk along the canal is full of charm
• It’s a neighborhood that we like a lot

Sainte Chapelle and Ile-Saint-Louis

• Before the fire at Notre-Dame, we told you not to miss the visit of Notre-Dame…
• Before you can go back, we suggest you start the walk on the Ile de la Cité with a visit to the Sainte Chapelle. If you’re lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, it’s simply beautiful!
• Stroll along the banks of the Seine and get lost on the Île-de-la-Cité and the Île-Saint-Louis
• Indulgence: fall for an ice cream at Bertillon, a mythical address in Paris

NICE IDEAS WITH 12+ YEAR OLDS …

1- A super fun ride on an electric scooter

2- The guided tour of Paris at the time of the alchemists and the Templars : 1h30 visit

3- The guided tour of the Paris of video games : a 1h30 walk

4- An escape game in the Latin Quarter “The Mysteries of the Latin Quarter : a 1h30 walk between Saint-Germain des Prés and the Île de la Cité. Ideal for ages 14+

The Pompidou Centre

• The Pompidou Centre opens at 11 am.
• There is a very fine collection of 20th and 21st century art.
• For teenagers: studio 13/16 (Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.). Free
• There are stunning views of the rooftops of Paris from the 5th floor. Don’t miss it
• Guided tour of the Centre Pompidou especially for children and teenagers : privatized visit, lasting 1h30. Ideal from 8 years old. Request a quote or information: contact us

The Marais district, just behind the Pompidou Centre

• Walk : stroll through the Marais district, admire the Place des Vosges, sit on one of the lawns…
• Shopping : Your teens will love it. Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue des Rosiers, rue Vielle-du-Temple…
• Gourmet food : the Carette tea room , Place des Vosges
• Museum: Picasso Museum, a marvel! But also the Museum of Art and History of Judaism, the Museum of the Hunt…

Cool ideas in the Marais with teenagers…

1- A ride on the banks of the Seine on a Hoverboard. It’s super fun.

2- The Street Art tour of the Marais : 1h30 visit

3- The visit to the show “The magic of the Marais” with actors : 1h30 visit

4- The escape game “the secrets of the Marais “: duration 1h15

Paris by night by panoramic bus

• The spectacle of Paris illuminated is grandiose !
• On board a panoramic bus, you will cross the most beautiful districts of Paris and discover its emblematic monuments.
• A 1h30 trip, at 6:15 p.m. or 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. depending on the season
• Book your E-tickets for the Paris night bus tour (free for children under 4 years old)

A day in Versailles: the palace and its estate

• During a stay of several days in Paris, a visit to the Palace of Versailles is a must
• This is an opportunity to discover the splendour of the Sun King. Grandiose!
• Ideally, you should go to Versailles on a sunny day
• On the programme: a walk in the park, a visit to the palace, a picnic on the lawns, a boat ride, a visit to Marie Antoinette’s estate, the Trianon Palaces…
• Plan at least half a day
• The park and gardens are free for all, all year round
• Nice visit with teenagers, on Sundays at 3 p.m. from April to October: the storytelling tour in the company of an actor in the gardens on the occasion of the Musical Fountains Show.

The Latin Quarter and the Pantheon

• Walk : in the Saint-Michel district, in the Latin Quarter
• Stroll: in the oldest streets of Paris,
• Culture : If you have time, make a detour to the Pantheon, a place steeped in history, a superb view of all of Paris from the dome (depending on the season).
• Nice idea to discover the district with your family: Unusual guided tour : at the end of the day on Saturdays, ” the crime of the Latin Quarter“. Ideal for families with teenagers.
• Dinner : lots of small restaurants in the Contrescarpe district or near Saint Michel

Montparnasse Tower: its exceptional view of all of Paris

• Paris at 360°, one of the most beautiful views of Paris, especially on the Eiffel Tower
• Have a drink or dinner at the Ciel de Paris, the restaurant located at the top of the Montparnasse Tower
• The Montparnasse Tower Observatory is open 365 days a year, 7 days a week, until 10:30 p.m. or 11:30 p.m. depending on the season
• Lots of restaurants in the area, including excellent creperies

The Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens and the Palais Royal

• Allow at least 1h30 of visit to the Louvre
• Don’t miss: the Egyptology department, the Mona Lisa, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, The Four Seasons of Archimboldo – Denon Wing, on the 1st floor and 2nd floor, the two masterpieces of Georges de La Tour: The Cheater with the Ace of Diamonds and The Magdalene with the Night Light – Sully Wing
• Take the walk to the garden of the Palais Royal (and its Buren columns)
• Have a hot chocolate at Angelina’s

COOL IDEAS WITH TEENAGERS…

1- Guided tours of the Louvre especially for children and teenagers : 8 tours available for private hire. Lasting 1h30, on the themes of Greek antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, or around the masterpieces of the Louvre

2- Investigation visit or treasure hunt if the weather is good: the Wonderful Legend of the Tuileries investigation tour or the Mythology treasure hunt visit at the Tuileries

3- Investigation visit if it rains: The investigation visit of the Royal Palace

The Opera district

• Go to Citadium, the concept store for teenagers (closes at 8 p.m.)
• Otherwise for shopping, you will find an Apple store, a Uniqlo department store and all the major franchised brands on Boulevard Haussmann
• Visit to the Opéra Garnier : Not essential if you are short on time. Rather reserved for lovers of opera or Napoleon III

LOTS OF NICE IDEAS WITH 12+ YEARS OLD FROM THE OPERA DISTRICT TO THE GRANDS BOULEVARDS

1- Flyview, the virtual flight over Paris (surprising and spectacular)

2- The Grévin Museum

3- Restaurant idea in the neighborhood: the Hard Rock Café

4- A visit to the show: ” Un amour d’Opéra”, a visit to the Opéra Garnier in the company of an actress

5- The Manoir de Paris, the haunted house for ages 15 and up

6- Rex Studios, the interactive behind-the-scenes tour of Europe’s largest cinema

Walking in Montmartre at the end of the day

• It’s a very nice and lively neighborhood
• Tip: take the Montmartrobus or the funicular to go up to the Sacré-Coeur
• The view of Paris is to die for
• Nice: have your portrait sketched on the Place du Tertre
• There are a lot of small restaurants and terraces when the weather is nice
• Sweet break : we recommend ” Les petits mitrons ” for its sweet pies to die for and Scaramouche for its artisanal ice creams with original flavors

COOL IDEAS WITH TEENAGERS…

1- The Montmartre show tour with actors: The Eternal Spirit of Montmartre (from 6 years old)

2- A family escape game in Montmartre: the escape game for 10+ year olds

3- The street art tour of Montmartre: When Street Art tells the history of Montmartre. A blade of 1h30

A day at Disneyland

• It is the amusement park for young and old
• It’s hard to spend 5 days in Paris with children without going to Disneyland Park
• It is open every day of the year without exception
• This day will put a smile on the face and make the whole family feel smiling!

OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAMES (top sellers)

A team game, with the family to discover a district of Paris while having fun and learning. With pre-teens and teens, we recommend:

• Covered passages (from 10 years old)
• The Mysteries of Montmartre (from 10 years old)
• The secrets of the Marais (from 10/11 years old)
• In the Latin Quarter (from 12 years old)
• Survey in the Halles district (from 12/13 years old)
• Street art at the Butte aux Cailles (from 13 years old)
• The Enigma of Arsène Lupin on the Île de la Cité (from 10 years old)
• 2 hours to discover Arsène Lupin’s last secret (from 10 years old – Ile Saint-Louis)