3 days to visit Paris with teenagers

Paris by night, from the Seine

• Reduced tickets for families with the Bateaux-Mouches company, Pont de l’Alma (right bank).

1 – The Eiffel Tower, a must-see

• 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)

2 – 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 (fun and educational for children)
  • the Palais Galliera (fashion museum)
• Good to know : free for those under 18 years old for the permanent exhibitions of some museums

3 – 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

😃 Nice with teenagers in this neighborhood

1. “2 hours to unravel the secret of the Treasure of France”, a team game in the Golden Triangle (from 14 years old)

🖼 For art lovers

• The Musée de l’Orangerie (a small museum with a superb collection of Impressionists and Monet’s Water Lilies),
• The Musée d’Orsay, the most beautiful museum of impressionist painting in Paris. One of our favourite museums (right bank)

4 – The Latin Quarter and the Pantheon

• Stroll through the Saint-Michel district and the Latin Quarter
• Stroll through the oldest streets of Paris
• 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 : lots of small restaurants in the Contrescarpe district or near Saint Michel

❤️ Favorite with teenagers in this neighborhood

🛴 Rent an electric scooter to visit Paris (departure from the Saint-Michel district. Ideal, from 12 years old)
🕵️ Unusual, the unusual guided tour “The Paris of crime”, led by a tour guide. Ideal from 10-12 years old
🤓 Fun, the Escape Game “The Mysteries of the Latin Quarter . A 1h30 ride between Saint-Germain des Prés and the Ile de la Cité. Ideal for ages 12+

1 – The Ile Saint-Louis, the Conciergerie, the Sainte-Chapelle

• 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

❤️ Favorite with teenagers in this neighborhood

• The treasure hunt-investigation “The Last Secret of Arsène Lupin” (from 10 years old)
• The guided tour “Paris, mysteries and legends”

2 – 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

3 – The Marais district

• It’s one of our favorite neighborhoods in Paris. Stroll through the Marais district, admire the Place des Vosges…
• It’s a great area for shopping: rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue des Rosiers, rue Vieille-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…

😃 Favorite with teenagers in this neighborhood

1. The guided tour “When Street Art tells the story of the Marais”
2. Fun, the Escape Game “The secrets of the Marais” (top sellers)
3. Original, the visit Show “The Magic of the Marais”

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)

1 – 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

❤️ Very nice with teenagers in this neighborhood

1. The visit “The masterpieces of the Louvre explained to teenagers” at the Louvre
2. The “The Marvellous Legend of the Tuileries” Investigation Tour
3. 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 1h30 walk in the company of a tour guide. Ideal for ages 10 and up

2 – 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 (if you have time). Rather reserved for lovers of opera or Napoleon III

😀 The coolest things to do in this area

1. Virtual reality : Flyview, the virtual flight over Paris (surprising and spectacular)
2. The unmissable Grévin Museum
3. Ideal for lunch or dinner with the family, the Hard Rock Café
4. Original, the visit show ” Un amour d’Opéra”, a visit to the Opéra Garnier in the company of an actress
5. One of our favourites, the Rex Studios, the interactive behind-the-scenes tour of the largest cinema in Europe

3 – Walk around 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

😀 Our favorite activities in Montmartre with a teenager (more during the day)

1. A family escape game in Montmartre: the escape game for 10+ year olds (top sellers)
2. The treasure hunt “2 hours to discover the secret of Montmartre” (from 10 years old)
3. The Montmartre show tour with actors: The Eternal Spirit of Montmartre (from 6 years old)
4. The Montmartre street art tour When Street Art tells the story of Montmartre.

Tips and tricks before and during your stay in Paris…

• When to come to Paris? Which season to choose to come and spend 2 days in Paris
• Find accommodation in the area of your choice
• How to get around Paris?

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)