Ideas for outings and activities with a baby in Paris (from 0 to 3 years old)

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SHOWS FOR 0-3 YEAR OLDS ZOOLOGICAL PARKS LES AQUARIUMS EDUCATIONAL FARMS PUPPET PUPPETS SWIMMING POOLS WITH PADDLING POOLS

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The Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes
The Paris Zoological Park
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Are you looking for ideas for outings with your baby ! Below, a selection of activities to do with a baby under 1 year old, under 18 months, etc… (up to 3 years). Among the activities popular with parents, zoological parks such as the Menagerie in the Jardin des Plantes or the Paris farm in the 12th arrondissement or the Aquarium de Paris. Outside of Paris, all the educational farms are an ideal outing with children under 2 or 3 years old. Many small theaters in Paris program shows for babies. Too young to go to the museum? In Paris in the 1st arrondissement, the Musée en Herbe offers exhibitions for very young children. For musical awakening, the Lamoureux Orchestra offers 30-minute baby concerts. A must at the weekend for young parents remains baby swimmers. Unfortunately, we don’t have any good plans for a weekend with baby near Paris (your addresses are welcome).

What are the must-see parks and gardens for young children in Paris?

– The Jardin du Luxembourg : with its playgrounds, puppet theatre and pony rides.
– The Jardin d’Acclimatation : an amusement park with rides, a zoo and playgrounds.
– The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont : for a picturesque walk and a breathtaking view of Paris.
– The Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes : a zoo for children.

Where to find original playgrounds in Paris?

– The dragon garden at La Villette: with its huge slide in the shape of a dragon.
– The Parc André Citroën : for its tethered balloon and fountains.
– The banks of the Seine

Which museums are suitable for children this age?

– The Cité des enfants in La Villette : an interactive and fun space to discover science.
– The National Museum of Natural History: to admire stuffed animals and dinosaurs.
– The Musée en Herbe in the 1st arrondissement : a very small museum adapted to very young people

Where can you find fun and creative indoor activities?

– Creative leisure workshops offered by many museums and cultural centres.
– Libraries and media libraries that offer story hours and animations.
– Trampoline parks
– Aquaboulevard (from 3 years old)

Where to see children’s shows?

– The puppet theatres of the Jardin du Luxembourg or the Parc Montsouris
– Musical shows and musicals for children
– Many small theaters in Paris offer shows for toddlers

Where to go on a boat trip with children?

– The Bateaux-Mouches or the Vedettes de Paris for a cruise on the Seine.
– Boat trips in the Bois de Boulogne or the Bois de Vincennes.

Where to discover animals in Paris and its surroundings?

– The Paris Zoological Park (Vincennes Zoo).
– The Ferme de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes.
– The Thoiry Zoo.

Where can I find amusement parks near Paris?

– Disneyland Paris.
– Parc Astérix.

How to get around easily with young children in Paris?

– Favour the metro and RER outside rush hour.
– Use buses with foldable strollers.
– Consider taxis or VTCs for more comfort.

How to manage meals and snack breaks?

– Plan picnics in parks.
– Choose restaurants with children’s menus and high chairs.
– Pack snacks and drinks for those hungry hours.

Is it easy to get around Paris with a baby?

It depends on the mode of transport. Buses and trams are more suitable for strollers than the metro, where elevators are very busy. Soft transport is recommended, but if you use your car, it is better to book a car park in advance, as it is often saturated.