Our itinerary to visit Paris in five days with young children (0 / 6 years old)
What to see and do during a 5-day stay in Paris with little ones ? We offer you a five-day itinerary – to be adapted of course according to everyone’s desires – which takes into account activities for young children (the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, the Cité des Sciences, Disneyland…) with more touristy walks to discover Paris and its must-sees. An itinerary that should appeal to the whole family.
For those who have already been to Paris and are looking for other ideas, take a look at our ” Paris with 0/6 year olds ” section. Follow the guide and have a good stay in Paris!
- Day 1 : Eiffel Tower, Aquarium, Champs-Elysées, the Tuileries, a museum perhaps, Cruise on the Seine
- Day 2 : Ile de la Cité, Pompidou Center, Marais, Luxembourg Gardens or Paris bus tour
- Day 3 : Louvre, Jardin des Plantes, Latin Quarter
- Day 4 : Montmartre, La Villette, Canal Saint-Martin
- Day 5 : Disneyland
- Practical information
DAY 1: Eiffel Tower – Aquarium – Champs-Elysées – Tuileries (and museum?) – Cruise on the Seine
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Champs-Elysées > Tuileries > Seine River Cruise
The Eiffel Tower: a must!
- Go up to the 2nd floor or the summit (accessible by lift): book as soon as possible
- Fun : in summer, a merry-go-round and small games are set up on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
- Free : for children under 4 years old
- Champ de Mars : Games, merry-go-round, puppet show and snack break
- Trocadero : after visiting the Eiffel Tower, go for a walk on the Trocadero esplanade (the view of the Champs-de-Mars is splendid)
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Champs-Elysées > Tuileries > Seine River Cruise
The Aquarium Ciné Aqua
- It is the most beautiful aquarium in Paris : 43 tanks, a giant aquarium full of sharks, a shark tunnel, 3 “nursery” aquariums, a medusarium (fascinating) and a tank to pet carp and goldfish
- Practical: located very close to the Trocadero (between the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées)
- Tip : Discounted rates all year round
- Free : for children under 3 years old
- Good to know : there is a restaurant for those who want to take their lunch break there
Day 1: Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Champs-Elysées > Tuileries > Seine River Cruise
The Champs-Elysées, its shops, its atmosphere… Tuk
- Stroll: quietly walk down the Champs-Elysées from the Arc de Triomphe to the Concorde
- Shopping : luxury boutiques, big brands and also Disney Store for the little ones, Abercrombie, Nike, Addidas…
- Touristy : the view from the Arc de Triomphe (free for under 18s): it’s really spectacular
- Gourmandise : the Ladurée tea room
- Guignol : puppet theatre in the small garden of the Champs-Elysées roundabout
- Take a 1h30 ride in a Tuk-tuk (departure from Place de la Concorde): the children (and you too!) will love it
- Lunch : buy a sandwich and have a picnic in the Tuileries Garden if the weather permits
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Champs-Elysées > Tuileries > Seine River Cruise
The Tuileries Gardens and perhaps a museum
- Don’t miss a trip to the Jardin des Tuileries (funfair in summer) – merry-go-rounds, ponies, catering in the garden…
- Take the walk to the garden of the Palais Royal (and its Buren columns)
- Gourmet break : a hot chocolate at Angelina’s
- Ideal for discovering the Louvre-Tuileries district with 4-7 year olds : Milirue, the fun and intelligent exploration notebooks
If you fancy a museum…
- The budding ♡ museum, the 1st museum dedicated to art for children (from 3 years old)
- The Musée de l’Orangerie (small museum – really ideal with children): a superb collection of Impressionists and also 2 rooms dedicated to Monet’s Water Lilies
- The Musée d’Orsay, our favorite museum in Paris (on the Right Bank)
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Champs-Elysées > Tuileries > Seine River Cruise
Paris by night, from the Seine
- A cruise on the Seine with the Bateaux Mouches (departure from the Pont de l’Alma – Paris 8th – right bank) or with the Bateaux Parisiens (departure from the foot of the Eiffel Tower – Paris 7th – left bank)
- Reduced tickets for families with the Bateaux-Mouches company,
- All cruises are free for children under 4 years old
DAY 2: Ile Saint-Louis, Pompidou Center, Marais, Luxembourg Gardens or tour of Paris by panoramic bus
Day 2: Ile Saint-Louis>, Centre Pompidou>, Marais>, Luxembourg Gardens or Panoramic Bus
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 Saint-Louis 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
- Ideal for discovering the Ile de la Cité with 4-7 year olds : Milirue, the fun and intelligent exploration notebooks
Day 2: Ile Saint-Louis>, Centre Pompidou>, Marais>, Luxembourg Gardens or Panoramic Bus
The Pompidou Centre
- The Pompidou Centre opens at 11 am.
- There is a very fine collection of modern and contemporary art
- The bookstore for children is great
- There are stunning views of the rooftops of Paris from the 5th floor. Don’t miss it
Day 2: Ile Saint-Louis>, Centre Pompidou>, Marais>, Luxembourg Gardens or Panoramic Bus
The Marais district
- Walk : stroll through the Marais district
- Playground : Place des Vosges, playground for children
- Shopping : rue des Rosiers, rue Rambuteau and all around
- Gourmet food : the Carette tea room , Place des Vosges
- Museum: Picasso Museum, a marvel! (but not really for toddlers)
- Museum : the Museum of Hunting and Nature (children will love the stuffed animals and the cabinets of curiosities)
Day 2 : Ile Saint-Louis > , Centre Pompidou > , Marais >, Luxembourg Gardens or Panoramic Bus
The Luxembourg Gardens, then a tour of Saint-Germain des Prés
- Luxembourg Gardens : children will love its ponies, its ponds and its very large playground
- Parents will appreciate the playground reserved for children under 7 years old. Fenced playground.
- The Luxembourg Gardens are open until 7pm in summer and until nightfall in winter
- Dinner: in Saint-Germain des Prés, in one of the prettiest districts of Paris
Day 2 : Ile Saint-Louis > , Centre Pompidou > , Marais > , Luxembourg Gardens or Panoramic Bus
A tour of Paris by night bus:
The children will take the opportunity to rest!
- Discover, aboard a panoramic bus, Paris at night and its illuminations.
- Admire the magic of Paris at night : its illuminated monuments, illuminated bridges…
- The route : the Place de l’Opéra, the department stores, the Champs-Elysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saint-Germain-des-Prés…
- Duration of the tour : 1 hour 30 minutes
- Ideal in winter with children : the bus leaves at 6:15 pm
- A very pleasant and relaxing way to discover Paris
DAY 3: The Louvre Museum, the Jardin des Plantes, the Latin Quarter
Day 3 : Louvre > Museum, Jardin des Plantes > , Latin Quarter
The Louvre Museum
- The ideal is to go to the Louvre Museum in the morning, when everyone is in good shape!
- 1 hour max visit to the Louvre (a bit short for adults but very sufficient for children)
- Don’t miss the Egyptology department, the kids love it!
- Gourmet break: a hot chocolate at Angelina’s
Day 3: Louvre > Museum, Jardin des Plantes>, Latin Quarter
The Jardin des Plantes
- One can easily spend a whole afternoon at the Jardin des Plantes. It’s a very nice place with kids
- The Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, one of our favorite places, a magical place
- The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes : a human-sized zoo that will delight the little ones
- The large Tropical Greenhouses (for parents)
- At tea time : a change of scenery guaranteed, right next to the Jardin des Plantes, at the café of the Grande Mosquée de Paris to drink mint tea and eat oriental pastries
Day 3 : Louvre > Museum, Jardin des Plantes > , Latin Quarter
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).
- Dinner : in the Contrescarpe district
DAY 4 : Montmartre, La Villette, Canal Saint-Martin
Day 4 : Montmartre > la Villette > Canal Saint-Martin
A morning in Montmartre
- It’s a very nice and lively neighborhood
- Tip: take the Montmartrobus or the funiculaire 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
- Nice idea with toddlers: take a little ride with the Little Train of Montmartre
Day 4 : Montmartre > la Villette > Canal Saint-Martin
The Parc de la Villette and the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
- You can easily spend a whole afternoon there. It’s a very nice place with kids
- There is plenty to do at La Villette: science in all its forms within the reach of very young children. A fascinating universe adapted to the youngest…
- The Cité des enfants for 2 – 7 year olds at the Cité des sciences: exciting games, activities and discoveries specially designed for toddlers. Remember to book.
- Exhibitions especially for toddlers at the Cité des Sciences. Until February 2023, the Fragile! exhibition is great with little ones.
- Little Villette, the cultural space dedicated to toddlers
- The Parc de la Villette : 26 contemporary follies (playful constructions that dotted the royal parks and gardens)
Day 4 : Montmartre > la Villette > Canal Saint-Martin
An 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
DAY 5: A day at DisneyLand
Day 5 : Disneyland
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!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Tips and tricks before and during your stay in Paris…
- Find accommodation in the area of your choice
- Book your activities as early as possible
A photo shoot to immortalize your stay in Paris.
- A super nice idea for the family
- The private walking tour of Paris with a professional photographer
- A suggested itinerary: the Louvre, Palais Royal, Pont des Arts, the Tuileries Gardens… (all on foot)
- About 150 souvenir photos taken throughout the session (sent within 48 hours by Wetransfer)
Ideas for breakfast, dinner, snack, brunch…
- There is a restaurant at the Aquarium de Paris for those who want to take their lunch break there
- The restaurants of the world in the Carrousel du Louvre (on the mezzanine). are a practical solution for eating on the go. It’s affordable and there’s something for everyone
- For a snack, the luxurious Angélina tea room (under the arcades of the rue de Rivoli), a mythical address in Paris. Its hot chocolate is to die for and the setting is magnificent!
Visit Paris while resting, aboard a boat, a bus or a Tuktuk:
And especially for children:
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