What to see and do for five days in Paris with 7-12 year olds? Our itinerary offers a sweet mix between activities for children and visits or walks for parents to enjoy Paris with your family. On the program, the essentials of course, but also suggestions for exhibitions, museums, fun activities, unusual walks, so that the whole family is happy. Remember to book your tickets in advance if possible to avoid the queue, especially at museums and monuments. For those who have already come and are looking for other ideas, take a look at our section ” Paris with 7 / 12 year olds ”
- Day 1 : Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Aquarium, Seine River Cruise, Champs-Elysées, Museum (Orsay or Orangerie), Montmartre
- Day 2 : Palace of Versailles, Latin Quarter
- Day 3 : Notre-Dame, Centre Pompidou, Jardin des Plantes, night bus tour
- Day 4 : Louvre and Tuileries, La Villette and the Cité des Sciences, Canal Saint-Martin
- Day 5 : Disneyland
- Practical information
DAY 1 : Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Aquarium, Seine River Cruise, Champs-Elysées, Museum (Orsay or Orangerie), Montmartre
Day 1 : Eiffel Tower > Aquarium > Cruise on the Seine > Champs-Elysées > Museum > Montmartre
The Eiffel Tower: a must!
- Go up to the 2nd floor or the summit (accessible by lift): book as soon as possible
- Fun : in summer, a merry-go-round and small games are set up on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
- Free : for children under 4 years old
- Champ de Mars : Games, merry-go-round, puppet show and snack break
- 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 Aquarium > Seine River Cruise > Champs-Elysées > Montmartre Museum >
The Aquarium Ciné Aqua
- It is the most beautiful aquarium in Paris : 43 tanks, a giant aquarium full of sharks, a shark tunnel, 3 “nursery” aquariums, a medusarium (fascinating) and a tank to pet carp and goldfish
- Practical: located very close to the Trocadero (between the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées)
- Tip : Discounted rates all year round
- Free : for children under 3 years old
- Good to know : there is a restaurant for those who want to take their lunch break there
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Cruise on the Seine > Champs-Elysées > Montmartre Museum >
A cruise on the Seine
A magical outing to admire Paris and its monuments
- Cruise with the Bateaux Mouches (departure from the Pont de l’Alma – Paris 8th – right bank) – Reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
- Cruise with the Bateaux Parisiens and optional booklet “les incollables” for children (departure at the foot of the Eiffel Tower – Paris 7th – left bank)
- Special family cruise of the Vedettes de Paris (departure from the foot of the Eiffel Tower – Paris 7th – left bank)
- And also, with a higher budget:
- Lunch (or dinner) cruise with the Bateaux Parisiens
- Private cruise (up to 12 people): so chic and so nice
- All cruises (except the private cruise) are free for children under 4 years old
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Cruise on the Seine > Champs-Elysées > Montmartre Museum >
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, the buotic Disney Store, Abercrombie, Nike, Addidas… And for young and old football fans, the Official PSG Store !
- Passionnant pour les enfants : le Palais de la Découverte, un extraordinaire musée sur les sciences (attention fermeture pour travaux actuellement)
- Touristy and very nice : the view from the Arc de Triomphe (free for under 18s)
- Gourmandise : le salon de thé Ladurée, pour déjeuner, goûter ou acheter un macaron
- Lunch : buy a sandwich and have a picnic in the Tuileries Garden if the weather permits
- Faire un tour de 1h30 en Tuk-tuk (départ place de la Concorde) : les enfants (et vous aussi !) vont adorer
2 cool ideas with the kids at the Concorde
1- TOUR OF PARIS BY TUK-TUK: A Tuk-tuk ride (departure from Place de la Concorde): the children (and you too!) will love it. Duration 1h30
2- THE GUIDED TOUR AROUND RAMSES II IN PARIS (from 10 years old), to discover the traces of ancient Egypt from the Place de la Concorde to the Tuileries Gardens. Duration 1h30
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Cruise on the Seine > Champs-Elysées > Montmartre Museum >
Fancy a museum near the Concorde?
- Le musée de l’Orangerie : ce petit musée, expose une superbe collection d’impressionnistes et les Nymphéas de Monet. Il est à notre avis idéal avec des enfants pour leur faire découvrir les impressionnistes
- The Musée d’Orsay, one of the world’s finest collections of Impressionist paintings (on the Right Bank)
The nice idea with the children at the Musée d’Orsay
1- THE MASTERPIECES OF ORSAY EXPLAINED TO CHILDREN (from 8 years old): The guided tour for children . Duration 1h30
Day 1 : Eiffel > Tower Aquarium > Cruise on the Seine > Champs-Elysées > Museum > 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
- Nice idea with toddlers: take a little ride with the Little Train of Montmartre
7 cool ideas with children in Montmartre
1- THE LITTLE TRAIN OF MONTMARTRE: the commented circuit of the district. Duration: 40 minutes
2- THE MONTMARTRE SHOW TOUR WITH ACTORS (from 6 years old ): The Eternal Spirit of Montmartre. Duration 1h30 – Free for children under 8 years old
3- A FAMILY ESCAPE GAME (from 6 years old ): the escape game for 6-9 year olds and the escape game for children from 10 years old . Duration 1h30
4- LA VISITE LUDIQUE DE MONTMARTRE (dès 6 ans) : Raconte moi Montmartre. Durée 1h30
5- THE STREET ART TOUR OF MONTMARTRE (from 8 years old ): When Street Art tells the history of Montmartre . Duration 1h30
6- LE JEU DE PISTE À MONTMARTRE (dès 10 ans) : 2 heures pour découvrir le secret de Montmartre. Durée 2h
7- RIDDLE WALK IN MONTMARTRE (from 5 years old): a riddle game in complete autonomy (without guide). The riddle walk for 5-9 year olds and the riddle walk for the older ones. Duration 1h30 to 2h.
DAY 2: A day in Versailles and an evening in the Latin Quarter
Day 2: Versailles>, Latin Quarter and Pantheon
The Palace of Versailles and its park
- During a stay of several days in Paris, a visit to the Palace of Versailles is a must
- This is an opportunity to discover the splendour of the Sun King. Grandiose!
- Ideally, you should go to Versailles on a sunny day
- On the programme: a walk in the park, a visit to the palace, a picnic on the lawns, a boat ride, a visit to Marie Antoinette’s estate, the Trianon Palaces…
- Plan at least half a day
- Please note that the park and gardens are subject to a charge on certain days
8 cool ideas with kids in Versailles
1- VISITE CONTÉE DANS LE PARC AVEC UN COMÉDIEN (dès 6 ans) : la visite contée “les grandes heures de Versailles” dans les jardins à l’occasion des Grandes Eaux Musicales. Durée 1h30
2- GUIDED TOUR OF THE PALACE FOR CHILDREN (from 7 years old ): If Versailles was told to me – Fun family visit. Duration 1h30
3- TREASURE HUNT IN THE PARK OF THE PALACE OR IN THE CITY OF VERSAILLES (from 10 years old): 2 hours to save the King. Duration 2 hours
4- THE GUIDED TOUR ON THE FRENCH REVOLUTION (from 10 years old) Revolution Tour. Duration 2 hours
5- BALADE ÉNIGME À VERSAILLES (dès 7 ans) : un jeu d’énigme dans le quartier du Château de Versailles en toute autonomie (sans guide). Durée 1h30 à 2h
6- THE MUSICAL FOUNTAINS SHOW : every weekend from April to October
7- THE NIGHT FOUNTAINS SHOW: every Saturday from June to September (8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
8- THE KING’S JOURNEY IN THE HALL OF MIRRORS : in December
Day 2 : Versailles > Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter and the Pantheon
- Walk : in the Saint-Michel district, in the Latin Quarter
- Stroll: in the oldest streets of Paris,
- Culture : 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 : in the Contrescarpe district, lots of nice little restaurants
3 cool ideas with kids in the Latin Quarter
1- VISITE GUIDÉE INSOLITE AVEC DES COMÉDIENS (dès 10-12 ans) : Mystères au quartier latin . Durée 1h30
2- AN OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME WITH THE FAMILY (from 12 years old ): the escape game “The mysteries of the Latin Quarter” Duration 1h30
3- THE GUIDED TOUR FOR CHILDREN OF THE PANTHEON (from 9 years old): When I grow up, I will be pantheonized. Duration 1h30
DAY 3: Ile de la Cité, Centre Pompidou, Jardin des Plantes, night bus tour
Day 3 : Ile de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > Jardin des Plantes > Night tour in panoramic bus
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 children on the Ile de la Cité and the Ile Saint-Louis
1- GUIDED TOUR OF MYSTERIOUS AND FANTASTIC PARIS (from 8 years old ): Paris in the time of the alchemists and the Knights Templar. Duration 1h30
2- AN ENIGMA WALK (from 8/10 years old ): “Treasure hunt in the Île de la Cité, around Notre-Dame”. Duration 2h30 to 3h
3- JEU DE PISTE SUR L’ILE SAINT-LOUIS (dès 10 ans) : Le dernier secret d’Arsène Lupin. Durée 2h
Day 3 : Ile de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > Jardin des Plantes > night tour in panoramic bus
The Pompidou Centre
- 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
5 cool ideas with the kids at the Pompidou Center and in the Marais
1- SPECIAL FAMILY GUIDED TOUR OF THE CENTRE POMPIDOU’S COLLECTIONS (from 7 years old). This is a private tour. Request a quote or information: contact us. Duration 1h30
2- STREET ART TOUR OF THE MARAIS (from 8 years old) : When Street Art tells the story of the Marais. Duration 1h30
3- VISIT SHOW OF THE MARAIS WITH ACTORS (from 8 years old): The magic of the Marais. Duration 1h30
4- THE OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME IN THE MARAIS (from 10 years old): the secrets of the Marais. Duration 1h15
5- BALADE SUR LES QUAIS DE SEINE EN HOVERBOARD (dès 8 ans) : la balade en hoverboard, départ et retour depuis les Halles. Durée 1h30
Day 3 : Ile de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > Jardin des Plantes > Night Tour by Panoramic Bus
The Jardin des Plantes
- On peut facilement passer tout un après-mdi au jardin des Plantes. C’est un endroit très sympa avec des enfants
- The Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, one of our favorite places, a magical place
- The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes : a human-sized zoo that will delight the little ones
- The large Tropical Greenhouses (for parents)
- At tea time : a change of scenery guaranteed, right next to the Jardin des Plantes, at the café of the Grande Mosquée de Paris to drink mint tea and eat oriental pastries
Day 3 : Ile de la Cité > Centre Pompidou > jardin des plantes > Panoramic bus
A tour of Paris by night bus:
The children will take the opportunity to rest!
- 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
- Ideal in winter with children : the bus leaves at 6:15 pm
- Ideal in winter with children : the bus leaves at 6:15 pm.
- Departure at 9pm in April, September and October
- Departure at 10 p.m. from May to August
- A very pleasant and relaxing way to discover Paris
DAY 4: Louvre and Tuileries, La Villette and the Cité des Sciences, Canal Saint-Martin
Day 4 : Louvre > La Villette > Canal Saint-Martin
The Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens
- 1h15 max de visite au Louvre (un peu court pour les adultes mais très suffisant pour les enfants)
- Then take a tour of the Jardin des Tuileries (funfair in summer) – merry-go-rounds, ponies, catering in the garden…
- Take the walk to the garden of the Palais Royal (and its Buren columns)
- Gourmet break : a hot chocolate at Angelina’s
- Idéal pour découvrir le quartier Louvre-Tuileries avec des 8-13 ans : Milirue, les carnets d’explorations ludiques et intelligents
4 cool ideas with the kids at the Louvre and in the neighborhood
1- GUIDED TOUR OF THE LOUVRE SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN (from 6 years old): group visits or private visits. Around the masterpieces of the Louvre, Greek antiquities or Egyptian antiquities. Duration 1h30
2- BALADE ÉNIGME AU LOUVRE (dès 7-8 ans) : la visite ludique à base d’énigmes, en toute autonomie (sans guide). Durée 1h30 à 2h
3-INVESTIGATION OR TREASURE HUNT VISIT AT THE TUILERIES (from 6 years old ): the investigation visit The Wonderful Legend of the Tuileries or the Mythology treasure hunt visit at the Tuileries. Duration 1h30
4- INVESTIGATION VISIT TO THE ROYAL PALACE (from 9 years old ): The investigation visit in the company of an actor. Duration 2 hours
Day 4 : Louvre > la Villette > Canal Saint-Martin
The Parc de la Villette and the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
- There is plenty to do at La Villette: science in all forms within the reach of children. A fascinating universe adapted to the youngest…
- The Cité des enfants at the Cité des sciences with the space dedicated to 5-12 year olds : games, activities and exciting discoveries in 6 areas: The body, Communicating, The TV studio, Water games, The garden and The factory. Reservation recommended
- La Géode, (closed for the moment for renovation) an Imax cinema, or 3D Relief which offers fascinating films on Space, the marine world, natural phenomena, the Arctic…
- The Parc de la Villette : 26 contemporary follies (playful constructions that dotted the royal parks and gardens)
- Exhibitions specially designed for young people at the Cité des Sciences and nice exhibitions also in the Grande Halle de la Villette
Day 4 : Louvre > la Villette > Canal Saint-Martin
An end of the day around the Canal Saint-Martin
- This neighborhood has become very trendy
- Very lively in the evening to see a drink or a bite to eat
- The walk along the canal is full of charm
- It’s a neighborhood that we like a lot
DAY 5: Disneyland Day
Day 5 : Disneyland
The day at Disneyland
- It is the amusement park for young and old
- It’s hard to spend 5 days in Paris with children without going to Disneyland Park
- It is open every day of the year without exception
- This day will put a smile on the face and make the whole family feel smiling!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Tips and tricks before and during your stay in Paris…
- Find accommodation in the area of your choice
- Book your activities as early as possible
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)
Ideas for breakfast, dinner, snack, brunch…
- There is a restaurant at the Aquarium de Paris for those who want to take their lunch break there
- The restaurants of the world in the Carrousel du Louvre (on the mezzanine). are a practical solution for eating on the go. It’s affordable and there’s something for everyone
- For a snack, the luxurious Angélina tea room (under the arcades of the rue de Rivoli), a mythical address in Paris. Its hot chocolate is to die for and the setting is magnificent!
Visit Paris while resting, aboard a boat, a bus or a Tuktuk:
OUR IDEAS FOR FUN ACTIVITIES WITH 7-12 YEAR OLDS:
OUTDOOR IDEAS
- CROISIÈRE SUR LA SEINE POUR LES ENFANTS : La croisière Miraculous (la croisière spéciale pour les 5-10 ans) ou La croisière famille (idéale pour les 7 – 12 ans)
- PANORAMIC TOUR OF PARIS FOR CHILDREN : The kids tour (for 5 – 11 year olds)
- ESCAPE GAME : An outdoor escape game to discover a district of Paris (from 6 years old)
- HOVERBOARD : The 1h30 hoverboard ride on the banks of the Seine (from 8 years old)
- TUK-TUK : The tour of Paris by Tuk-tuk, from 1h30 to 3h depending on the route (for all)
- BALLON DE PARIS : La vue spectaculaire sur Paris depuis une montgolfière (pour tous)
- VISIT WITH ACTORS : visit show or investigation visit with one or more actors from a district of Paris (from 6 years old)
- STREET ART : des visites pour découvrir le Street Art à Paris (dès 8 ans)
- PARCS PARISIENS : des visites ludiques et culturelles au jardin du musée Rodin (dès 6 ans), autour de la Mythologie au jardin des Tuileries (dès 6 ans) ou au jardin du Luxembourg (dès 8 ans), et la visite enquête au jardin des Tuileries (dès 6 ans)
- VISITES INSOLITES : des visites à thème amusant pour découvrir autrement des quartiers de Paris : Paris dans les dessins animés (pour les 6-10 ans), le Paris des alchimistes et des templiers (dès 8 ans), les secrets de la Bastille (dès 10 ans)
- LES BALADES ÉNIGMES : des énigmes à télécharger pour se balader à son rythme dans Paris et découvrir un de ses quartiers en s’amusant (dès 5 ans)
- THE MILIRUE EXPLORATION NOTEBOOKS : 2 discovery trails to do on foot (for 8-13 year olds)
INDOOR IDEAS
- CULTURE : The family guided tour in a museum (from 6 years old)
- CULTURE : The family guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Pantheon (from 7 years old)
- FOR FOOTBALL FANS : the guided tour behind the scenes of the Stade de France or the visit to the Parc des Princes (for all fans)
- ANIMAUX : la Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, l’Aquarium de Paris,