Paris with Children

Make the most of Paris with your little travellers in tow - advice tailored to babies, toddlers and older kids. This extremely comprehensive guide includes tried and tested recommendations from an expat mother, who has lived in Paris and continues to travel to the city multiple times a year. - Extensive advice on the practicalities: exactly what to pack for the most stress free trip, the facilities you can expect to find in Paris and top tips for navigation; - Top tips and visiting details to make the most famous attractions child-friendly - ensure the grown ups don't miss out on sightseeing whilst also ensuring the little explorers are kept happy; - The best spaces to burn energy and give the little legs a run around - including x5 of Paris’ best playgrounds near to the main attractions; - The most coveted of Paris eateries.... x11 cafes and bistros with high chairs and changing tables! - Another x9 recommendations for the most family friendly places to eat, without compromising on indulging in the best French cuisine; - x5 family friendly hotels both the littles and the grown ups will love, for all different budgets; - THREE separate, detailed itineraries to make the most of Paris by age... with a baby (0-1 years), toddler (1-3 years) and older children (4-12 years). This is a guide that will grow with your family! You will also get all future updates - I regularly add new places I discover to my guides, and you will automatically have access to these.

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The Practicalities

When to Go

Aim for the shoulder seasons (April, May, September, and October) for good weather but fewer people and more affordable prices.

Getting Around

Tickets are generally free for children under 4 on public transportation within Paris (metro, RER, bus); under 10s pay half price. Some metro stations have gates, in addition to the turnstiles, making it easier to get a pushchair onto the metro. Simply swipe your ticket as normal, then head to the gate and press the button - you can say, "J'ai une poussette” (I have a pushchair), and they will let you through. If there is no gate, you will have to go through the turnstiles. Either fold up your pushchair, or ask someone for help. Few stations have lifts/elevators, so you will need to navigate the escalator… or more likely the stairs. You will almost always find someone happy to help if you need assistance. Metro Line 14, a driverless line that is also the newest, is the only line in the network to be fully accessible. Buses are much easier to get on and off with a pushchair!

Transport Passes

There are two main transportation passes in Paris. If you plan to use a lot of public transport, they are usually cheaper than buying individual tickets.

- Navigo Découverte Travel Card. Less expensive but can only be bought at a ticket office in 7-day increments starting on the Monday of each week. You need to bring a small passport size photo to stick to the card.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cait Shaw

Hi! I'm Cait! I am a frequent expat and passionate language learner. I have lived in Oman, England, Scotland, France, Russia, China and Australia, and to date, have been lucky enough to travel to over 55 other countries! I have travelled extensively throughout the Arabian Peninsula, having lived in Oman for several years, so let me help you plan the trip of a lifetime to this fascinating region, and allow you to get behind the headlines and usual tourist hotspots. I can save you hours researching hotels, itineraries and where to eat - and take the stress and worry out of travelling to a less familiar destination. Tried and tested recommendations from a local expat. There are also few corners of my home nation - the United Kingdom - I have not yet explored, so know exactly where to recommend for you to have the very best trip to England, Scotland and Wales. These are the tips that will get you to the best historic castles, the most dramatic beaches and the tastiest pubs! I have travelled extensively around Europe, and in particular through France, including having lived in Paris. If you are thinking of visiting in 2024 for the Paris Summer Olympics I can help you design an incredible itinerary to make the most of this gorgeous country, as well as seeing some world class sport! I look forward to helping you organise the trip of a lifetime!

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