What to do in Paris with toddlers?
Activities and outings ideas with children from 0 to 6 years old
Outdoor activities for sunny days or indoor activities for rainy days or extreme cold. Recommendations from shows designed for children (sometimes as early as 1 year), or fromexhibitions and of concerts that will also appeal to toddlers. Discover all our suggestions to enjoy Paris with little ones.
OUR FAVORITES FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
WITH ALL-SMALL
ONE VISIT: "Paris in cartoons"
AN EXPO : The "Opposites" exhibit
AQUARIUM: Paris Cineaqua Aquarium
ON THE WATER: Rent a small electric boat
FREE The farm of Paris
A ZOO: The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes
UP TO 9 MONTHS: The Lab of the City of Babies
AN EXPO : The "Opposites" exhibit
AQUARIUM: Paris Cineaqua Aquarium
ON THE WATER: Rent a small electric boat
FREE The farm of Paris
A ZOO: The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes
UP TO 9 MONTHS: The Lab of the City of Babies
WE'RE PREPARING FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE LITTLE ONES
ALL THE NEWS IN SEPTEMBER WITH SMALL
La Grande Echelle Festival (outdoor)"> La Grande Echelle Festival (outdoor)
- A festival dedicated to dance, music, circus...
- October 9, 10, 11, 2020
- For the whole family
- In the open air, at La Villette
Kids Tour by panoramic bus with Open Tour"> Kids Tour by panoramic bus with Open Tour
- Panoramic bus tour of Paris with animations for children
- Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm
- Ideal even with young children
- It's all new!
The Hippodrome with the family"> The Hippodrome with the family
- Discover the world of horse racing
- Saturday or Sunday from September 6 to October 18
- Ideal with children from 3 years old
- Free for children under 18
From the Canal Saint-Martin to the Parc de la Villette"> From the Canal Saint-Martin to the Parc de la Villette
- A park, water, animations, exhibitions...
- All year
- Family (with children and teenagers)
Sleepless Night... with family"> Sleepless Night... with family
- Une déambulation nocturne et artistique dans Paris
- Le 3 octobre à partir de 19h
- For everyone
- Dans tout Paris
- Evenèment gratuit
Cine Kids at the Forum des Images"> Cine Kids at the Forum des Images
- a movie, a snack and animations
- every wednesday and sunday at 3 pm
- From 18 months to 8 years
- At the Forum des Images (1st)
- 4 € (the film + animation + taste)
The visit of the Musée des Arts Forains"> The visit of the Musée des Arts Forains
- A magical and enchanting place
- On reservation
- Free for children under 3 years old
- In the 12th
The fair in Neu-Neu, the fairground of the Bois de Boulogne"> The fair in Neu-Neu, the fairground of the Bois de Boulogne
- One of the oldest fairgrounds in Paris
- Until October 11, 2020
- In the Bois de Boulogne
- Free admission (paid attractions)
The snacks concerts at the Pochette Musicale"> The snacks concerts at the Pochette Musicale
- A concert and a snack
- October 3rd at 4pm
- Ideal from 3 years old
- At the Henner Museum (Paris 17th)
ALL YEAR ROUND IN PARIS AND ILE-DE-FRANCE WITH LITTLE ONES
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Thoiry Safari Zoo"> Thoiry Safari Zoo
- An exceptional outing in a unique place
- Open every day of the year
- In the 78, an hour's drive from the centre of Paris.
The Aquarium of Paris Cinéaqua"> The Aquarium of Paris Cinéaqua
- More than 13,000 specimens in 70 ponds
- Open every day, even on public holidays.
- For everyone, also ideal with toddlers.
- Discounted rates all year round
The Zoological Park of Paris (or Vincennes Zoo)"> The Zoological Park of Paris (or Vincennes Zoo)
- A very nice family outing
- Open all year round, including holidays
- For everyone, even the little ones...
- A wide range of activities for children
The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes"> The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes
- A beautiful zoo in the heart of Paris
- Closed Tuesday + January 1st, May 1st, December 25th
- Ideal with children
- Free for children under 3 years
The SEA LIFE aquarium in Val d'Europe (Serris)"> The SEA LIFE aquarium in Val d'Europe (Serris)
- A super educational aquarium
- Open 7 days a week and public holidays (except 25 December)
- Next to the Vallée Village (Val d'Europe)
- Free for children under 3 years old
Visit of a donkey farm (l'Asinerie Franciliane)"> Visit of a donkey farm (l'Asinerie Franciliane)
- One of our favorites
- Open every day
- Small budget: 3,50€ (child) and 5€ (adult) for a guided tour.
- In Chennevières-sur-Marne (94)
- Free uncommented visit for all
La ferme de Paris (free)"> La ferme de Paris (free)
- An educational farm
- Open every day from 1.30 pm to 5.45 pm during school holidays.
- In the Bois de Vincennes
- Free for all
The Zoo du Bois d'Attilly, a nice family outing!"> The Zoo du Bois d'Attilly, a nice family outing!
- A small zoo concerned about the welfare of animals
- Open every day except December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
- In the 77, about 40 km from Paris
- Free for children under 3 years
Spiders, Fireflies and Butterflies"> Spiders, Fireflies and Butterflies
- Artistic-scientific exhibition on very small animals
- Until February 28, 2021
- For all, from 3 years old
- At the Musée en Herbe (1st)
Opposite, the toddler expo"> Opposite, the toddler expo
- A sensory and playful wandering
- Until January 3, 2021
- For 2 / 7 year olds
- At the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (19th)
Monet, Chagall, Renoir... from impressionism to modernity..."> Monet, Chagall, Renoir... from impressionism to modernity...
- Total sensory experience and bluffing
- Until January 3, 2021
- For all, from 4 years old
- At the Atelier des Lumières (11th)
France Miniature"> France Miniature
- The largest miniature park in Europe to discover the French heritage
- Open until 2 November
- In Elancourt (78)
- Free for children under 4
Boating in or near Paris"> Boating in or near Paris
- 3 lakes in Paris to go boating
- In the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes
- Rental at less than 15€ for 1 hour
The André Citroën Park"> The André Citroën Park
- In the 15th
- Water jets in the summer to refresh the children
- Free access
GoodPlanet Foundation"> GoodPlanet Foundation
- In the Bois-de-Boulogne
- We fell in love with this unique foundation in Paris.
- Free access
The Buttes-Chaumont"> The Buttes-Chaumont
- In the 19th century, 25 ha in the heart of Paris
- Pony, Punch, Playgrounds
- Free access
The garden of acclimatization"> The garden of acclimatization
- In the Bois de Boulogne
- A great mini amusement park for kids
- Paid access
Monceau Park as a family"> Monceau Park as a family
- In the 8th and 17th
- Swings, merry-go-round, merry-go-round, puppet, playground...
- Free access
Pony rides for the little ones"> Pony rides for the little ones
- 8 addresses in Paris (outdoor or newsstand)
- With the little ones from about 15 months of age
- Low-budget outing
Parks with water games to cool off"> Parks with water games to cool off
- 4 addresses in Paris and Ile de France
- Topissime when it's hot
- Free access
Garden plants"> Garden plants
- In the 5th
- One of our favorite places
- Free access
Puppet and puppet shows"> Puppet and puppet shows
- A classic for little ones
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and school holidays
- From 2 years
- Low-budget outing
The Luxembourg Garden"> The Luxembourg Garden
- In the 6th
- Playgrounds, ponies, clown, remote controlled boats
- Free access, paying activities
The Floral Park of Paris"> The Floral Park of Paris
- In the 12th (on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes)
- Playgrounds, tree climbing, miniature golf, Punch and Judy...
- Paid access (except in low season)
Kids Tour by panoramic bus with Open Tour"> Kids Tour by panoramic bus with Open Tour
- Panoramic bus tour of Paris with animations for children
- Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm
- Ideal even with young children
- It's all new!
From the Canal Saint-Martin to the Parc de la Villette"> From the Canal Saint-Martin to the Parc de la Villette
- A park, water, animations, exhibitions...
- All year
- Family (with children and teenagers)
Sherwood Park and its 41 treetop adventure courses"> Sherwood Park and its 41 treetop adventure courses
- 41 tree climbing courses
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Between 5€ and 95€, depending on the activities
- A Viarmes (in 95)
L'Aquaboulevard, with family or teenagers"> L'Aquaboulevard, with family or teenagers
- 7,000 m² of pools, giant slides, jacuzzis, series of waves...
- Every day including public holidays
- Ideal for all - from 3 years old
- At the Porte de Versailles (Paris 15th)
Boating in or near Paris"> Boating in or near Paris
- 3 lakes in Paris to go boating
- In the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes
- Rental at less than 15€ for 1 hour
Pony rides for the little ones"> Pony rides for the little ones
- 8 addresses in Paris (outdoor or newsstand)
- With the little ones from about 15 months of age
- Low-budget outing
Parks with water games to cool off"> Parks with water games to cool off
- 4 addresses in Paris and Ile de France
- Topissime when it's hot
- Free access
The fair in Neu-Neu, the fairground of the Bois de Boulogne"> The fair in Neu-Neu, the fairground of the Bois de Boulogne
- One of the oldest fairgrounds in Paris
- Until October 11, 2020
- In the Bois de Boulogne
- Free admission (paid attractions)
Electric boat rental in Paris"> Electric boat rental in Paris
- Ideal with family or friends
- On the basin of La Villette (19th)
The private (and costumed) visit "Paris at the time knights""> The private (and costumed) visit "Paris at the time knights"
- Visit of medieval Paris disguised as a knight or storyteller
- For 6/10 years
- Duration 1h30
- -20% until 31 August
The private guided tour "In the footsteps of Dilili""> The private guided tour "In the footsteps of Dilili"
- Visit on the theme of Michel Ocelot's film
- Ideal from 5 years old
- Duration 1h30
The private guided tour "Paris in cartoons""> The private guided tour "Paris in cartoons"
- Cartoons, a nice pretext to discover Paris in a different way
- From 5/6 years old
- Duration 1h30
- -20% until 31 August
The guided tour "Paris in cartoons""> The guided tour "Paris in cartoons"
- An original and regressive theme
- From 5/6 years old
- Duration 1h30 - Course 2 km
- FAMILY OFFER: 10% DISCOUNT
Guided tour in the footsteps of "Dilili in Paris""> Guided tour in the footsteps of "Dilili in Paris"
- A visit with the animated film "Dilili" in the background
- From 6 years old
- Duration 1h30 - Course 2 km
- FAMILY OFFER: 10% DISCOUNT
Private Tour (and disguised) "The Antique Paris""> Private Tour (and disguised) "The Antique Paris"
- Costumed visit of Paris in Roman and Gallic times (5th)
- Duration 1h30
- For 6/10 years
- In the 5th
The guided tour (and costume) "Paris at the time of the knights""> The guided tour (and costume) "Paris at the time of the knights"
- Costumed visit of medieval Paris
- Very nice with 6/10 years
- Attention: private visit only at the moment
- Duration 1h30
- -20% until 31 August
The visit of the castle of Breteuil"> The visit of the castle of Breteuil
- The castle of Charles Perrault's tales
- Open every day of the year, including public holidays.
- In Choisel (in the Yvelines - 78)
- Free for children under 5
The castle of Champs-sur-Marne"> The castle of Champs-sur-Marne
- A jewel of classical architecture in the Paris Region
- Closed Tuesdays + January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
- A Champs sur Marne (77)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
The visit of the Palace of Versailles"> The visit of the Palace of Versailles
- The immoderation of the castle, the splendour of the park
- Closed on Mondays + 1 January and 25 December
- In Versailles (78)
- Free for under 18s (under 26s if EU citizen)
The Domaine de Chantilly"> The Domaine de Chantilly
- Chantilly, the castle, the gardens, the horse museum...
- Open every day, including holidays
- In Chantilly (60500)
- Free for children under 7 years
The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte"> The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte
- One of our favorites
- Open every day until 1 November
- Costumed visits, fun activities
- In Maincy (77950)
- Free for children 6 and under
Baby concerts at the Salle Gaveau"> Baby concerts at the Salle Gaveau
- To awaken toddlers to classical music
- Duration : 30mn
- From 0 to 5 years
- By the Lamoureux Orchestra
Circus Bormann: "Time Travel""> Circus Bormann: "Time Travel"
- A traditional family circus
- Until 15 August 2021
- At the Bormann marquee (Paris 15th)
- From 3 years
Mishka"> 
Jazz and Snack at the Sunset Sunside (children's concerts)"> Jazz and Snack at the Sunset Sunside (children's concerts)
- To awaken toddlers to jazz
- 10€ / person (adult or child)
- From 2/3 years old
- At the Sunset Sunside (1st)
Goldilocks and the three bears"> Goldilocks and the three bears
- Musical version of the famous tale
- Until 29 November 2020
- From 1 year
- At the Aktéon Theatre (in the 11th)
Peter Pan"> Peter Pan
- A magical staging
- October 10, 2020 to January 16, 2021
- From 3 years
- In Bobino (75014)
Help, Prince Aubert has disappeared"> Help, Prince Aubert has disappeared
- A hilarious police investigation
- Until December 13, 2020
- From 4 years
- At the theatre le Bout (in the 9th)
The Poor Wicked Wolf"> The Poor Wicked Wolf
- August 21 to September 30, 2020
- From 3 years
- At the Essaion Theatre (in the 4th)
The Princess at the Pea in the Head"> The Princess at the Pea in the Head
- A hilarious and participatory play
- Until 16 December 2020
- From 3 to 6 years
- At the theatre le Bout (in the 9th)
The jungle Book"> The jungle Book
- A nice room with an ecological message
- From 4/10/2020 to 28/02/2021
- At the Variety Theatre
- From 5 years old
Aladin"> 
The Philharmonie de Paris with your family"> The Philharmonie de Paris with your family
- Family concerts and shows
- October 3, 21 and 22 - November 22, 2020
- Attention: the tickets are leaving very quickly
- At the Philharmonie de Paris
The Magic Hat"> Puppet and puppet shows"> Puppet and puppet shows
- A classic for little ones
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and school holidays
- From 2 years
- Low-budget outing
The snacks concerts at the Pochette Musicale"> The snacks concerts at the Pochette Musicale
- A concert and a snack
- October 3rd at 4pm
- Ideal from 3 years old
- At the Henner Museum (Paris 17th)
L'Aquaboulevard, with family or teenagers"> L'Aquaboulevard, with family or teenagers
- 7,000 m² of pools, giant slides, jacuzzis, series of waves...
- Every day including public holidays
- Ideal for all - from 3 years old
- At the Porte de Versailles (Paris 15th)
The pool Pailleron"> The pool Pailleron
- A swimming pool classified as a historical monument
- Open all year round
- Fun pools and a sports pool
- In the 19th
- Less than 5€ per entry (adult and child)
My mini-session, the RV cinema for 3/6 year olds"> My mini-session, the RV cinema for 3/6 year olds
- Cinema for toddlers, at very low prices
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday depending on the room
- in 8 cinemas in Paris and 8 cinemas in the Paris region
- 5€ per session
Pools with a small pool or paddling pool"> Pools with a small pool or paddling pool
- 14 swimming pools with small pool for children in Paris
- All information on schedules and addresses
- Ideal with toddlers
The Lab of the City of Babies"> The Lab of the City of Babies
- The new and original space for babies
- Every day except Monday
- Reserved for 0 - 2 years
- At the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (19th)
- Free on reservation
Vertical'Art : indoor climbing"> Vertical'Art : indoor climbing
- The 100% experience climbs, 100% chill!
- every day from 8 a.m. to midnight, including holidays
- For all, from 4 years old
- In the 18th
Restaurants and cafes with play areas"> Cine Kids at the Forum des Images"> Cine Kids at the Forum des Images
- a movie, a snack and animations
- every wednesday and sunday at 3 pm
- From 18 months to 8 years
- At the Forum des Images (1st)
- 4 € (the film + animation + taste)
PLAYMOBIL FunPark (in the 94)"> PLAYMOBIL FunPark (in the 94)
- A great place with children
- Open every day except December 25th and January 1st.
- Tariff : less than 7€ / adult or child
- In Fresnes (94260)
- Free for under 18 months
La Salle Momes, a cinema room for 2/14 year olds"> La Salle Momes, a cinema room for 2/14 year olds
- A colourful and playful cinema
- Everyday
- Programming for 2 - 14 year olds
- A la Villette (Paris 19th)
