A tourist circuit adapted to pre-teens and teenagers

We have thought and imagined a tourist circuit for a weekend or two days for parents who come to Paris with (pre)adolescents.
The objective is to see (and visit) places, monuments, museums, emblematic and unmissable sites of Paris that appeal to adults and also to young people. For those who have already come and are looking for other ideas, take a look at our ” Paris with teenagers ” section or pick up other ideas on “The 3-day tour with teenagers ” or the “Circuit for 5 days and more with teenagers

  • The night before : a cruise on the Seine or a bus tour of Paris
  • Day 1 : Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Champs-Elysées, Louvre, Montmartre
  • Day 2 : Ile de la Cité, Centre Pompidou, Le Marais, Opera
  • Practical information
2 days in Paris with teenagers

THE EVENING BEFORE: cruise on the Seine or panoramic bus tour

The day before day 1 : Cruise on the Seine > or Panoramic Bus

Paris by night, from the Seine

  • A cruise on the Seine with the Bateaux Mouches (departing from the Pont de l’Alma – Paris 8th – right bank) or with the Bateaux Parisiens (departing 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

The day before day 1 : Cruise on the Seine > or Panoramic Bus

A tour of Paris by night bus:

Paris by night: night bus tour in Paris with Tootbus
  • 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
  • At 6:15 p.m. or 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. depending on the season
  • A very pleasant and relaxing way to discover Paris
a weekend in Paris with the family and teenagers

DAY 1: Eiffel Tower – Trocadero – Champs-Elysées – Louvre – Montmartre

Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower, Trocadero > , Champs-Elysées > , Louvre > , Montmartre

The Eiffel Tower: a must!

  • Go up to the 2nd floor or the summit (accessible by lift): 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)

Day 1: Eiffel > Tower, Trocadero>, Champs-Elysées>, Louvre>, Montmartre

The Trocadero: between the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées

  • The atmosphere at the Trocadero is nice (musicians, skater…) and the view of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero is superb

Day 1: Eiffel > Tower, Trocadero>, Champs-Elysées>, Louvre>, Montmartre

Stroll along the Champs-Elysées

  • Stroll: quietly walk down the Champs-Elysées from the Arc de Triomphe to the Concorde
  • Shopping : luxury boutiques, major brands such as Zara, Abercrombie, Nike, Addidas… And for young and old football fans, the Official PSG Store !
  • Exciting for children: the Palais de la Découverte, an extraordinary museum on science (please note that it is currently closed for renovations)
  • 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
  • Lunch : buy a sandwich and have a picnic in the Tuileries Garden if the weather permits
  • Take a 1h30 ride in a Tuk-tuk (departure from Place de la Concorde): the children (and you too!) will love it
Paris in a Tuktuk, the good plan of the summer

Day 1: Eiffel > Tower, Trocadero>, Champs-Elysées>, Louvre>, Montmartre

The Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens

the Tuileries Garden
  • 1h30 max visit to the Louvre (a bit short for adults but very sufficient for children)
  • 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

4 cool ideas with the kids at the Louvre and in the neighborhood

1- GUIDED TOUR OF THE LOUVRE SPECIAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES : group visits or private visits. Around the masterpieces of the Louvre, Greek antiquities or Egyptian antiquities. Duration 1h30

2- RIDDLE WALK IN THE LOUVRE : the fun visit based on riddles, in complete autonomy (without a guide). Duration 1h30 to 2h

3-INVESTIGATION OR TREASURE HUNT VISIT AT THE TUILERIES: the Wonderful Legend of the Tuileries investigation tour or the Mythology treasure hunt visit at the Tuileries. Duration 1h30

4- INVESTIGATION VISIT TO THE ROYAL PALACE: The investigation visit in the company of an actor. Duration 2 hours


If you are not tempted by the Louvre…

  • 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, Trocadero > , Champs-Elysées > , Louvre >, Montmartre

An evening 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

6 cool ideas with children in Montmartre

– THE MONTMARTRE SHOW TOUR WITH ACTORS : THE ETERNAL SPIRIT OF MONTMARTRE. Duration 1h30 – Free for children under 8 years old

– A FAMILY ESCAPE GAME: the escape game for 6-9 year olds and the escape game for children from 10 years old . Duration 1h30

– THE FUN TOUR OF MONTMARTRE : Tell me about Montmartre. Duration 1h30

– THE STREET ART TOUR OF MONTMARTRE: When Street Art tells the story of Montmartre . Duration 1h30

– THE TREASURE HUNT IN MONTMARTRE : 2 hours to discover the secret of Montmartre. Duration 2 hours

– RIDDLE WALK IN MONTMARTRE : a riddle game in complete autonomy (without a guide). Duration 1h30 to 2h.


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DAY 2 : Ile de la Cité, Centre Pompidou, Le Marais, Opera

Day 2 : Ile de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > Le Marais > Opéra

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

3 cool ideas with teenagers on the Ile de la Cité and the Ile Saint-Louis

1- GUIDED TOUR OF MYSTERIOUS AND FANTASTIC PARIS: Paris in the time of the alchemists and the Templars. Duration 1h30

2- GUIDED TOUR OF THE CENTER OF PARIS AROUND VIDEO GAMES: The guided tour of the Paris of video games . Duration 1h30

3- TREASURE HUNT ON THE ILE SAINT-LOUIS : The last secret of Arsène Lupin. Duration 2 hours


Day 2 : Ile de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > Le Marais > Opéra

The Pompidou Centre

The Centre Pompidou Paris
  • 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 de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > Le Marais > Opéra

The Marais

  • Head to the Marais, for its shopping (rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue des Rosiers, rue Vielle-du-Temple, place des Vosges…
  • In the district, the beautiful Picasso Museum, the Museum of Jewish Art and History, the Hunting Museum
  • Gourmet treat: the Carette tea room, Place des Vosges

4 cool ideas with teenagers in the Marais

1- HOVERBOARD RIDE: Ride on the banks of the Seine on a Hoverboard. It’s super fun. Duration 1h30

2- STREET ART TOUR OF THE MARAIS: Street Art tour of the Marais Duration 1h30

3- VISIT SHOW OF THE MA “THE MAGIC OF THE Marais”. Duration 1h30 The visit show with actors


Paris by night, from the Seine

  • Reduced tickets for families with the Bateaux-Mouches company, Pont de l’Alma (right bank).
  • Discounted tickets on the Cruise + Pizza formula with the Vedettes de Paris company, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (left bank). It’s a very nice formula that combines a cruise and a pizza meal (to be enjoyed at the quay before or after the boat trip). This formula allows you to eat in a pleasant setting on the banks of the Seine, for a reasonable budget in a rather expensive area. An ideal formula with children.
  • Another nice idea for a cruise on the Seine: the pizzeria sailing on the Seine on board of a small boat entirely panoramic. The cruise lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. It’s casual, good and great value for money.

BATEAUX-MOUCHES: REDUCED RATE* *undated tickets, received immediately on your smartphone,
No need to print them.

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)

TOOTBUS BY NIGHT: INFO + BOOKING*tickets received immediately on your smartphone in 1 click,
No need to print them.

The Eiffel Tower: a must!

  • 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)

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A VERY NICE IDEA WITH TEENAGERS…

Rent an electric scooter to visit Paris. The start is near the Eiffel Tower. Ideal, from 12 years old

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

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

ARC DE TRIOMPHE: SKIP-THE-LINE E-TICKETS*tickets received immediately on your smartphone in 1 click,
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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

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COOL IDEAS WITH TEENAGERS…

1- Guided tours of the Louvre especially for children and teenagers : 8 tours available for private hire. Lasting 1h30, on the themes of Greek antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, or around the masterpieces of the Louvre

2- Investigation visit or treasure hunt if the weather is good: the Wonderful Legend of the Tuileries investigation tour or the Mythology treasure hunt visit at the Tuileries

3- Investigation visit if it rains: The investigation visit of the Royal Palace

In the neighborhood, if you are not tempted by the Louvre…

  • The Musée de l’Orangerie (a small museum with a superb collection of Impressionists and Monet’s Water Lilies),
  • The Musée d’Orsay, our favorite museum in Paris (on the Right Bank)
  • Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay especially for young people : visit available for private hire, lasting 1h30. Request a quote or information: contact us

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An evening 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

ALL ABOUT MONTMARTRE

COOL IDEAS WITH TEENAGERS…

1- The Montmartre show tour with actors: The Eternal Spirit of Montmartre (from 6 years old)

2- A family escape game in Montmartre: the escape game for 10+ year olds

3- The street art tour of Montmartre: When Street Art tells the history of Montmartre. A blade of 1h30

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 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

+ INFO ON THE SAINTE CHAPELLESAINTE CHAPELLE: SKIP-THE-LINE E-TICKETS**tickets received immediately on your smartphone in 1 click,
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NICE IDEAS WITH 12+ YEAR OLDS …

1- A super fun ride on an electric scooter

2- The guided tour of Paris at the time of the alchemists and the Templars : 1h30 visit

3- An escape game in the Latin Quarter “The Mysteries of the Latin Quarter : a 1h30 walk between Saint-Germain des Prés and the Île de la Cité. Ideal for ages 14+

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
  • Guided tour of the Centre Pompidou especially for children and teenagers : privatized visit, lasting 1h30. Ideal from 8 years old. Request a quote or information: contact us

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If you are not tempted by the Pompidou Centre… towards the Marais district

  • Head to the Marais, for its shopping (rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue des Rosiers, rue Vielle-du-Temple, place des Vosges…
  • In the district, the beautiful Picasso Museum, the Museum of Jewish Art and History, the Hunting Museum
  • Gourmet treat: the Carette tea room, Place des Vosges

SKIP-THE-LINE E-TICKET TO THE PICASSO MUSEUM**tickets received immediately on your smartphone in 1 click,
No need to print them.

NICE IDEAS WITH 12+ YEAR OLDS …

1- A ride on the banks of the Seine on a Hoverboard. It’s super fun.

2- The Street Art tour of the Marais : 1h30 visit

3- The visit to the show “The magic of the Marais” with actors : 1h30 visit

4- The escape game “the secrets of the Marais “: duration 1h15

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 and all the major franchised brands on Boulevard Haussmann
  • Visit to the Opéra Garnier : Not essential if you are short on time. Rather reserved for lovers of opera or Napoleon III

ALL ABOUT THE OPERA OPERA DISTRICT, SELF-GUIDED TOUR: E-TICKET SKIP THE LINE**tickets received immediately on your smartphone in 1 click,
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LOTS OF NICE IDEAS WITH 12+ YEARS OLD FROM THE OPERA DISTRICT TO THE GRANDS BOULEVARDS

1- Flyview, the virtual flight over Paris (surprising and spectacular)

2- The Grévin Museum

3- Restaurant idea in the neighborhood: the Hard Rock Café

4- A visit to the show: ” Un amour d’Opéra”, a visit to the Opéra Garnier in the company of an actress

5- The Manoir de Paris, the haunted house for ages 15 and up

6- Rex Studios, the interactive behind-the-scenes tour of Europe’s largest cinema

OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAMES (top sellers)

A team game, with the family to discover a district of Paris while having fun and learning. With pre-teens and teens, we recommend:

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?

OUR TIPS AND TRICKS

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)

SHOOTING WALK: ALL THE INFO

Ideas for unusual visits to discover Paris in a different way

  • What if you proposed to your teenagers an unusual outing or activity
  • We have selected some ideal ideas to do with the family and that are a little off the beaten track
  • From a themed guided tour to an outdoor escape game or a scooter ride… You will surprise your children and make them happy

THE TOP UNUSUAL VISITS

  • Reduced tickets for families with the Bateaux-Mouches company, Pont de l’Alma (right bank).
  • Discounted tickets on the Cruise + Pizza formula with the Vedettes de Paris company, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (left bank). It’s a very nice formula that combines a cruise and a pizza meal (to be enjoyed at the quay before or after the boat trip). This formula allows you to eat in a pleasant setting on the banks of the Seine, for a reasonable budget in a rather expensive area. An ideal formula with children.
  • Another nice idea for a cruise on the Seine: the pizzeria sailing on the Seine on board of a small boat entirely panoramic. The cruise lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. It’s casual, good and great value for money.

BATEAUX-MOUCHES: REDUCED RATE* *undated tickets, received immediately on your smartphone,
No need to print them.

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)

TOOTBUS BY NIGHT: INFO + BOOKING*tickets received immediately on your smartphone in 1 click,
No need to print them.

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