A great classic with the little ones (from 2/3 years old)

Guignol is more than 200 years old (it was created in 1806) and not a wrinkle (lucky guy). It remains a great classic of the toddler showsfascinates and surprises them as much as ever. Several kiosks and theatres located in parks and gardens propose all year round puppet shows in Paris. It's usually Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and during school holidays (Zone C). Shows in the open air or sometimes covered, depending on the location. We specify this information as well as the schedules.

Please note: the days and times of the puppet shows in Paris are subject to change. Click on "The program of shows" of each theater to check the schedule.

puppet shows for children

Marionnettes du Luxembourg (6th) - Inside

Covered puppet theatre / From 3 years old

All shows presented at Puppet Theatre of the Luxembourg garden derive from traditional childish tales : "The Little Red Riding Hood", "The Puss in Boots", "Pinocchio" ... but also more original pieces like "Guignol and the Cirque en Folie", "The Enchanted Suitcase of Patachon", "The Little Red Balloon" ... It's about a covered room, heated in winter and ventilated in summer. It can accommodate up to 275 spectators.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Every day during school vacations in zone C
  • Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays outside school vacations

Marionettes du Champ-de-Mars (7th) - Inside

Covered puppet theatre (from 3 years old)

"Le théâtre des marionnettes parisiennes - Champ de Mars" is located 400 meters from the Eiffel Tower. it is a covered room, its Napoleon III style makes it one of the most beautiful puppet theatres in Paris. 

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 3.15 and 4.15 pm
  • Adult and child rate: 6€.
  • Every day during the Paris school holidays and public holidays
  • Duration of shows: 45m (it is advisable to arrive 30mn before)
  • Address : Alley of General Marguerite, 75007 Paris 7th

Monceau Park (8ème) - Outdoors

The puppet theatre of the Parc Monceau East an outdoor puppet theatre, in the beautiful Parc Monceau. Ideal to complete an outing to the park. Attention, in case of rain the shows are cancelled. The show lasts about 40 minutes.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • The Parc Monceau puppet theater is open from mid-April to early October (open-air venue).
  • Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 17:30
  • Rates: Children and Adults: 7€ / seat
  • Address : Monceau Park, Paris 8th (Michel Berger alley in the Monceau Park Avenue Vélasquez entrance near the Cernuschi Museum)

Punch of the Floral Park (12th) - Inside

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Sessions at 3 and 4 p.m. at Floral Park
  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays
  • School holidays, zone C (All saints, Christmas, winter and Easter): every day (depending on weather)
  • Summer holidays: every day except Monday
  • Children and Adults: € 2.80 / place
  • Address : Paris Floral Park
  • (Main entrance behind the esplanade of the castle of Vincennes)

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Puppets from Parc Montsouris (14th) - Inside

It is a covered theatre, air-conditioned in the summer and equipped with nice club chairs for children.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
  • holidays
  • every day during school holidays (zone C)
  • Duration of shows: about 40 minutes. It is strongly recommended to arrive 15 minutes before each session
  • Children and Adults : 6€ / place
  • Address : Angle avenue Reille and avenue Gazan, 75014 Paris 14th (Corner Reille Avenue and Gazan Avenue)

The puppets of Georges-Brassens Park (15th) - Indoors

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Open every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
  • School vacations: 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. weekends
  • Break from August 1st to August 25th
  • Children and adults: 6€ per seat
  • In the event of thunderstorms or strong winds, the park may close at the last minute. Please call for confirmation 1 hour before the session.
  • Address : facing 85, rue Brançion, 75015 Paris 15th

The Buttes-Chaumont puppets (19th) - Inside

It is a covered theatre, heated in winter. The room is equipped with velvet armchairs and benches, and there is a self-service booster seat for children sitting on the armchairs. There is also a room for pushchairs and strollers at your disposal.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
  • every day during school holidays (zone C)
  • public holiday
  • It is advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the show
  • Children and Adults: 5 € / place
  • Address :Park Buttes-Chaumont, Paris 19th
  • (Entrance corner avenue Simon-Bolivar and rue Botzaris)

Le Guignol Anatole (Paris, 19th century) - Outdoors

It is an open air theater. It is located near the entrance in front of the city hall of the 19th.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 4:30 pm
  • every day (except Fridays) during school holidays (Zone C) at 5:00 pm
  • public holiday
  • It is advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the show
  • Children and Adults: 5 € / place
  • Address :Park Buttes-Chaumont, Paris 19th
  • (Entrance opposite the 19th century town hall)

Le Guignol du parc de Sceaux (92) - Open air

It is an open-air theatre located in Anthony in the beautiful Parc de Sceaux south of Paris.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Programming to come upon deconfinement
  • With children from 3 years old
  • Child and adult : 5€ / place (free for children under 2 years old)
  • Payment by cheque or cash
  • Duration: 35 to 45 minutes
  • It is advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the show (no reservation).
  • Departmental domain of Sceaux
  • Avenue du Général de Gaulle, Antony (in Hauts-de-Seine)
  • (entrance gate Grenouillère)

Guignol de l'Ile (in Issy-les-Moulineaux, 92) - Open air

It is an open-air theater located in the park of Ile-Saint-Germain.

Days, schedules and show rates:

  • Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and every day during school holidays
  • Show schedule 4:15 p.m. (cash registers open at 4 p.m.)
  • Age From 3 years old
  • Child and adult rates 5€ / seat (free for children under 2)
  • Subscription 45 Euros for 10 entries (with a pre-purchased card at the cash desk)
  • Payment by cheque or cash
  • duration 35 to 45 minutes
  • It is advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the show (no reservation).
  • Parc départemental de l'Ile st-Germain (on the walled garden side)
  • 170, quai de Stalingrad in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92130)
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