For toddlers (0-3 years)
With a baby or toddler, here are some suggestions for activities:
- Parks and gardens (accessible by strollers), and more particularly those equipped with children’s playgrounds
- Several venues in Paris offer concerts or workshops for musical awakening, such as Les Bébés, concerts by the Lamoureux Orchestra (for 0-5 year olds) or Les Mélomanes en culotte courtes , at Collège Buffon
- Noah’s World (from 1 year old) is a calm, soothing place with a benevolent pedagogy for toddlers. Or the Paris farm (free), a must with young children
- Baby swimmers, a great classic, which allows you to discover the joys of water and develops aquatic ease from the 1st age. Also, many swimming pools in Paris are equipped with a small pool or paddling pool
For children (3-6 years old)
With a child between 3 and 6 years old, here are some suggestions for activities:
- Puppet theatre or Guignol shows are recommended from 3 years old, the ideal age being 4-7 years old
- If you want to take them to see animals, between 3 and 6 years old, educational farms (often in Île-de-France) are ideal
- Must-sees, the small amusement parks and more particularly the Jardin d’Acclimatation, a paradise for young children
- Creative workshops such as pumpkin workshops at Halloween time or bread and animals on farms are fun and work very well from kindergarten onwards
- Theaters in Paris offer a wide program with shows for young audiences, funny, touching and full of good feelings
- If you are looking for free activities for children under 6 years old : the Paris farm, the playgrounds in the parks. Or at a low price: the Musée en Herbe, very accessible and a must with young children
For children (6-12 years old)
With a child between 6 and 12 years old, here are some suggestions for activities:
- The Cité des Sciences, an exceptional place that offers temporary or permanent exhibitions, of high quality (primary or early middle school level). And of course, the Cité des enfants and its 5-10 year old course
- Most museums offer children’s tours (at the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay) or family areas such as the Musée de l’Orangerie. And also many family guided tours are offered in the museums
- If your kids are drawn to science, these science-themed museums should appeal to them. And to revise their history curriculum, we recommend these 10 museums in Paris
- During the school holidays, book an Escape Games (beginner level). The “Keeper of Tales” Escape Game is reserved for 5-10 year olds. Or a guided tour around sports
- The wide open spaces in Île-de-France to run and exercise (Fontainebleau Forest, the gardens of the Palace of Versailles steeped in history, leisure centres, arboretums)…
For teens (12-18 years old)
Recognize that it is hard to motivate a teenager, so we propose concrete measures:
- Thrills with Ifly, free fall in the wind tunnel
- Virtual Reality (VR) experiences like Lost Worlds, the immersive experience
- The Hoverkart, the Hoverboard and also the electric scooter for an unusual ride on the banks of the Seine. Or Karting, which is very popular with teenagers
- Go shopping at Les Halles. They will find all their favorite brands
- Go for a photo exhibition or walk around Paris and have fun taking selfies in front of the most beautiful monuments in Paris
- Do the Catacombs of Paris for the thrill (closed for renovations, reopening in spring 2026)
- For an activity with friends, Escape Games such as Batman Escape Game, the largest in Paris
Must-sees to do with the family in Paris
What to do if the weather is nice?
Activities to enjoy Paris outdoors when the weather permits:
- Touristic, a cruise on the Seine
- Original, a hot air balloon flight
- Great fun with kids, a ride around Paris in a Tuk Tuk
- In the Yvelines, the treasure hunt “2 hours to save the King” (in Versailles)
What to do if it rains?
Activities in winter, when it’s cold or when the weather leaves something to be desired:
- With young children, the aquarium of Paris
- A must-see, The Grande Galerie de l’Evolution
- Unusual, The visit of the Rex Studios
- One of our favorites, the Museum of Magic (with the option of the treasure hunt “Alice’s Diary”)
Outdoor activities
Want to get a breath of fresh air, to exercise or to enjoy the first beautiful days in spring:
- Themed guided tours in the streets of Paris
- Zoological pars such as the Zoo de Paris or the Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes
- An electric scooter ride in Paris (with teenagers)
Our free deals
Going on a family outing is expensive, especially in Paris. You can find activities to do with children without putting your hand in your pocket:
- Many museums are free for everyone. Take advantage of it!
- The visit to Notre-Dame is free and it is magnificent
- The visit to the National Assembly (for 8-13 year olds) is original and instructive
Activities according to your desires
If you are looking for a museum to visit with your family, a workshop or register your child, go see one of the exhibitions of the moment:
- Museums (on Art, Science, History or Unusual Museums)
- The workshops
- Shows (theatre, musicals, magic shows, circus, etc.)
- Exhibitions
By location
Must-see places to do with the family on weekends, during the holidays, outside Paris:
- The Eiffel Tower (Paris 7th)
- Les Bateaux Mouches (Paris 8th)
- The Jardin d’Acclimatation (Paris 16th)
- The Zoo de Paris (Paris 12th)
- The Cité des Sciences (Paris 19th)
Questions
For toddlers (nursery and kindergarten), focus on early learning and motor skills activities. The safe bets in Paris are Guignol shows, pony rides in parks or the discovery of animals in educational farms and aquariums . The objective is to develop their 5 senses gently in the form of family leisure activities.
It’s the golden age of releases! 6-12 year olds are curious and eager to learn. Bet on “edutainment”: costumed guided tours to discover the history of France, outdoor Escape Games or creative workshops. It is also the ideal time for large parks, zoos or educational farms.
With pre-teens and teens, you have to be inventive to get them off the screens. Forget the classic visits and offer something concrete: a ride on a quad bike or electric scooter, a Street Art session, bowling or thrills at Parc Astérix. The important thing is to offer them an unforgettable experience or to share with friends and dynamic.
Paris is full of covered places suitable for children. For the little ones, go to the Cité des Enfants or the Aquarium de Paris. For older children, indoor Escape Games, Illusion Museums or Paradox Museum, and cinemas (Grand Rex) are perfect to save a rainy Wednesday or weekend.
If you want to get outdoors less than 100km from Paris, aim for the great outdoors. Yvelines (78) offers the Zoo de Thoiry and France Miniature. Seine-et-Marne (77) is a must-see with Disneyland Paris and the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Ideal for a full day of disconnecting.
Yes, a lot! Most National Museums are free for minors. You can also enjoy the many parks (Villette, Luxembourg), the giant playgrounds, or attend seasonal events such as Paris Plages or the Christmas windows that cost nothing.