January, the beginning of the year, good resolutions… January 1st is when we recover from New Year’s Eve, but it’s also the last day of the Christmas holidays, so there’s still time to enjoy Paris! In January, some festivities organized for the end of the year celebrations continue. Paris continues to sparkle.
Good to know
- Museums are free on Sunday, January 7, 2024
- The Jazz and Afternoon Tea concerts at the Sunset Sunside are scheduled every Sunday in January
- 10% discount at the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution (Jardin des Plantes) in January
Family visits to museums in January
- January 3 • The Jewels of Saint-Denis, fun tour of the Basilica (8-14 years old)
- January 4 • Fun visit to the Museum of Hunting and Nature (3 – 6 years old)
- January 4 • When I grow up, I’ll be pantheonized! Fun tour of the Pantheon (from 9 years old)
- January 6 • “My Mini Louvre” (storytelling tour)
Shows in January in Paris
Visits and walks in Paris in January…
Other fun ideas to discover Paris…
- TUK-TUK : the ride from 1h30 in the streets of Paris (with children of all ages)
- QUAD : 1h30 tour of Paris (with teenagers)
- CRUISE on the Seine (classic version) or special children’s version (for 8-12 year olds)
- KIDS TOUR : 1h30 aboard a panoramic bus – seat on the upper deck guaranteed (for 7-12 year olds)
- WALK SHOT IN PARIS WITH A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (at any age; super nice with the family)
Castles to visit in the Paris region
- the Palace of Versailles (78) and the King’s Journey
- the castle of Breteuil (78)
- the castle of Rambouillet (78)
- the castle of Vincennes (94)
- the Château de Chantilly (60)
- the Château de Pierrefonds (60)
- the castle of Vaux le Vicomte (77)
- the castle of Fontainebleau (77)
- the castle of Champs sur Marne (77)
What to do in the evening in January?
- One of the end of year SHOWS
- TUK-TUK : the night walk (with a guide) – NEW (with children of all ages)
- PANORAMIC BUS: THE NIGHT TOUR
- ELECTRIC QUAD : the night ride with a guide (from 9 years old if you don’t drive the quad)
- A CRUISE ON THE SEINE with LES BATEAUX-MOUCHES (last departure at 9:30 pm), with the BATEAUX PARISIENS (last departure at 9 pm) or a DINNER CRUISE ON THE SEINE
- LA TOUR MONTPARNASSE by night (to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Paris)
- L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE by night (to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Paris)
What to do around Paris in January?
- Disneyland (77) – open all year round
- Go behind the scenes at the Stade de France
- 2 hours to save the king : the outdoor escape game to discover the historic district of Versailles
- Revolution tour : the guided tour on the French Revolution in Versailles
- The King’s Journey, the visit to the Palace of Versailles
- Lumières en Seine : the magical nocturnal stroll in the Parc de Saint-Cloud
- Wild lights in Thoiry, the illuminated night walk in the park
Where to see animals with children?
- The Zoological Park of Paris (in the 12th arrondissement)
- The Ferme de Paris (in the 12th arrondissement)
- The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes (in the 5th arrondissement)
- The great gallery of Evolution (in the 5th arrondissement)
- The Aquarium of Paris (in the 16th arrondissement)
- The Sea Life Aquarium (in the 77)
- Beauval Zoo (41)
- the Thoiry Safari Zoo (78)
I organize my child’s birthday party: our tried and tested formulas
- At home with a theatre actor (from 3 years old)
- A pastry workshop in the 11th arrondissement (from 5 years old)
- A fun and cultural treasure hunt in Paris (from 6 years old)
- An outdoor Escape Game (from 6 years old)
- An introduction and hoverboard ride (from 8 years old)
- An evening between young people at the Teens Party (for 13-17 year olds)
- A walk shot with a professional photographer (at any age)
Our reduced rates in January
The Bateaux-Mouches cruise : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
The Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise : reduced rate from 2 tickets purchased
Guided ride on an electric scooter : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
Paris by night by electric scooter : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
Commented ride in an electric quad : – 14% discount
Guided Hoverboard ride : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
Electric scooter rental : -20% discount
The Aquarium Ciné Aqua : reduced rate on adult and child duos
The Rex Studios : up to 14% off
Escape Games in the streets of Paris : -10% discount
Unusual guided tours : -10% discount
The Riddle Walks : -20% discount
Show visits with actors : -20% discount