At 6 years old, you are no longer a baby. At 10 years old, you already feel grown. Here is our selection of outings in Paris and the surrounding area for 6-12 year olds (CP to College). Are your children smaller? See Paris for Toddlers. Are they teenagers? Headto the teenage nettles in Paris.
News in Paris with 6-12 year olds
It’s new! To be discovered with 6 to 12 year olds
All the new features outdoors and indoors, to share with the family and which are perfect for children from 6 years old. In and around Paris
Museum visits this month or soon
Ces visites sont pensées et conçues pour les enfants. Elles sont animées par des guides conférenciers spécialistes du jeune public. Elles plaisent aux enfants mais aussi aux parents.
Very nice outdoor visits with 6-12 year olds
Favorite (we like)
There is something for all tastes and desires. Whether it’s a fun activity or a cultural outing, you should find what you’re looking for!
- Cultural visits to museums designed for children
- All immersive experiences ! They are fun and you learn a lot of things
- The Cité des Sciences, a fantastic place to learn a lot of things
- The Kids Tour by tourist bus, a fun and educational ride, designed for children from 4 to 12 years old
Top activities for 6-12 year olds (must-sees)
The great classics always work very well with children. Ideal outings to awaken them, sometimes cultural, sometimes fun:
- Children’s shows (plays, circus, musicals, etc.)
- Permanent exhibitions currently in Paris
- Les musées adaptés au jeune public (sur l’Art, l’histoire ou encore les sciences)
- Workshops for young people offered during the holidays, on Wednesdays or weekends
- Zoological parks and aquariums
Free activities for 6-12 year olds
When the weather is nice (outdoor activities)
When the sun is out, children from 6 to 12 years old need to move! No more screens, we take advantage of the good weather for activities that mix discovery and the great outdoors. Here are our must-haves.
- A bit of tourism with the Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise
- Original, the hot air balloon flight in Paris – The Generali balloon
- Hoverboarding : a fun and original ride on the banks of the Seine
- Take them to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, an exceptional view of Paris for the view of Paris
- The guided tour “Paris, Mysteries and Legends”
- Parrot World, the world of parrots in the 77
When it rains (indoor activities)
It’s not gloomy weather, rain or winter cold that will prevent us from leaving the house! Fun activities, warm in winter or cool if it’s a heat wave:
- The Escape Game, Keeper of Tales
- The Museum of Illusions, still as successful as ever
- The fun “Science Experiments” course, to learn a lot of things while having fun
- Wednesday Magic Workshop (from 6 years old)
- A visit to the Parc des Princes and the Stade Saint-Denis
What to do in Ile de France with children from 6 to 12 years old
Sightseeing tours to visit Paris
As soon as the weather is nice, you want to go outside! We rush to the parks and gardens to ride bikes, rollerblades, scooters or to picnic. With the little ones, animal parks, zoos or educational farms are a safe bet. The big trend is Escape Games ! You can even do it outdoors. A nice way to discover Paris, Versailles, Nanterre while having fun.
It’s hard not to put the Eiffel Tower at number one. During the school holidays, remember to book your tickets in advance. The Pantheon is a historic place to show to children. As well as the Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie with its fascinating history.
Ideas for family outings for today or this family weekend. Show, outing, activity, theater with a child up to 12 years old. Children are curious, creative, playful… They need to move and discover what surrounds them. Unlike teenagers, they are very much in demand for outings and cultural or fun activities of all kinds . Parents are always looking for new ideas for family outings on Wednesdays, weekends or during the school holidays (February holidays, Easter holidays, Christmas holidays, etc.).
All indoor activities, of course! Among the must-sees and for those who love culture, museums and temporary exhibitions (remember to book your tickets in advance). Also all shows for young audiences. Many theaters in Paris offer the youngest a program at the end of the morning or in the afternoon. More playful are places with workshops such as the Cité des Enfants, the Kapla center, cooking workshops and those in Parisian museums…
The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in La Villette, the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (Grande Galerie de l’Évolution), the Musée Grévin, and the Musée en Herbe are excellent options.
It is recommended to consult the museums’ websites to find out about current temporary exhibitions . Interactive and playful exhibitions are often the most popular.
The Jardin d’Acclimatation (with its rides and zoo), the Parc de la Villette (with the Cité des enfants and the Jardin du Dragon), and the Jardin du Luxembourg (with its playgrounds and puppet shows) are popular choices.
The Champ de Mars, the banks of the Seine, and large parks such as the Buttes-Chaumont are perfect for a picnic.
Cruises on the Seine (Bateaux-Mouches), themed guided tours (treasure hunts, mysteries of Paris), cooking or creative workshops, and escape games are very popular.
The Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne offer spaces for cycling, rollerblading, and pony rides. Municipal pools and ice rinks are also good options.
The Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne offer spaces for cycling, rollerblading, and pony rides. Municipal pools and ice rinks are also good options.
Circus shows (Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione), musicals (Théâtre Mogador), and children’s plays are very popular.
The Jardin du Luxembourg offers traditional puppet shows.
Themed guided tours (stories and legends of Paris, iconic monuments), double-decker bus tours, and boat tours are very popular.
The Parc zoologique de Paris (Zoo de Vincennes), the Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes, and the Aquarium de Paris are excellent options.
The metro is convenient, but buses and taxis can be more comfortable. The Navigo Family Pass allows unlimited travel for one day.
Most of the parks and gardens in Paris have children’s playgrounds.
Picnics are a budget-friendly and friendly option. Many restaurants offer children’s menus. It is advisable to book in advance.
Children’s activities in Paris, from 7 to 10 years old
Loose ideas with children aged 7, 8, 9 or 10: theAll Chocolate workshops at Sweet Bazar (very nice), the Escape Game in Montmartre or the one in the covered passages because they have specific routes for 6/9 year olds, all the exhibitions of the Musée en Herbe, the Museum of Natural History, the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution (favorite)
Children’s activities in Paris, from 10 to 12 years old
Ideas for children aged 10, 11 and 12: a fun visit to the Rex Studios or a visit to the Parc des Princes and the Stade Saint-Denis for football fans, the exhibitions at the Cité des Sciences and of course theCité des enfants.