If you’re looking for fun activities for kids in Paris, I’ve found a bunch of great things to keep them busy! Whether they like puppet shows, go-karts, butterfly farms, rollerblading and rollerskating, swimming, or many other fun things to do, this list will help you keep the kids busy while you’re all in Paris.
Major tourist attractions
Eiffel Tower
Rides on the fabulous Carousel of the Eiffel Tower, lots of souvenirs to buy. Aquarium of the Jardin du Trocadéro is across the river – take the train to Métro: Trocadéro.
Catacombs
If your kids like scary stuff, let them see the underground burial place in the Catacombs Paris.
Arc de Triomphe
The majestic Arc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph) is a symbol of Paris as easily recognisable as the Eiffel Tower.
Notre Dame
Notre Dame Basilica (which means Our Lady) is the most well known church in Paris, sitting atop the hill at Montmartre. Let the kids climb the towers to see theview
Saint Chapelle
Saint Chapelle is a beautiful church, with amazing windows.
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Tips about French Websites
When visiting French websites, there are a couple of words you will need to translate. Here are a few to help you out:
TARIFS = Prices
BIENVENUE = Welcome
BILLETTERIE = Tickets
SPECTACLE = The main show
HORAIRES = Opening hours
Tip! ‘Tarif” means ‘Price’
There are so many things to keep the kids occupied in Paris – it’s hard to know where to start! From circuses to puppet shows, wild west to aligators, piranhas to swimming pools, you’ll never run out of things to do.
You can find something for children of all ages.
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