Paris: Kid-Friendly
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Paris: Kid-Friendly
Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis
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This guide has been put to the test by an energetic 7-year-old!
Guide includes:
🌳 5 Outdoor spaces
🍔 3 Kid-friendly food options
🎡 10 Family-friendly experiences (3 cultural, 2 wildlife, 3 attraction parks, 3 gardens with fun activities for the kiddos)
🛺 8 Unique suggestions
🏨 5 Family-friendly, well-rated, sustainable hotels in good neighborhoods (3 on the more affordable end, 2 on the more expensive end)
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Outdoor Spaces
Canal Saint-Martin
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The Seine is great, but you'll probably find more locals laying around the Canal St. Martin on a nice day. Chill vibes, lots of restaurants lining both sides, and fun to watch boats pass by.
Kids love: Looking at the locks, especially if you can catch the bridges opening/closing and a boat going through!
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Jardin Villemin
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Parks and gardens are a dime a dozen in Paris, but this one along the canal is a lovely place to stop if you're in the area. There are grocery stores close by too, in case you are keen for a picnic in the grass. Note: Normally, drinking in public without causing a ruckus is OK, but in this park, I consistently see police telling people to put open containers away. Best to avoid it (or be very discreet).
Kids love: Running around on the grass, playing on some of the open-air structures, and the misters in the summer.
There's a public bathroom on site here.
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Jardin des Plantes
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This is a free, massive botanical garden that doesn’t have the hype of the (beautiful!) Jardin de Luxembourg, but is so lovely to visit! It that has tons to do within its realm (many are kid-friendly)! Aside from a free library to visit, there are several paid activities:
- Museum of Natural History
- The Menagerie (the Zoo) - NOT the same as the Zoological park!
- The Grand Gallery of Evolution
- The Gallery of Paleontology & Anatomy
- Grandes Serres, it looks like a giant greenhouse and you can learn about plant evolution inside
Family passes (2 adults, 2 kids) linked below.
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Eiffel Tower
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I recommend buying tickets to go up to the top in advance as these do sell out! If you don’t care about going to the top, visiting the Eiffel Tower can be a quick fly by, or you can sit on the lawn of the Champs des Mars for hours and enjoy the view.
Pro Tip: "Kids aged 4 and under go free at the Eiffel Tower, but they must be in possession of a free ticket, available when buying tickets online or at the Tower. Their accompanying persons have to pay the adult or youth 12/24 rate. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult."
WATCH FOR PICKPOCKETS AND SCAMS.
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Place des Vosges
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The oldest planned square in Paris, known for its beautiful architecture.
A serene, enclosed outdoor space surrounded by beautiful buildings. Enjoy a picnic, window shop, or have an (expensive) hot chocolate at La Carette. Place des Vosges is also where you'll find Victor Hugo's apartment (free access, closed on Mondays).
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Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis
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Hello et bonjour ! I'm (another) American in Paris.
I've lived in France since 2016 and I loooove sharing my Paris & France recs in hopes I can help others love this city and country as much as I do. I'm quite confident I've seen more of France than most French people, so no matter what you're looking for, I've (probably) done it!
✅ What I'm a great fit for: Mature travelers, couples, solo travelers, and families who enjoy soaking in authentic experiences, great food and wine, off-the-beaten-track gems, classic sites, and sustainable travel.
🌱 What's sustainable travel about? Traveling in a way that is kind to the environment, respectful of local culture, & supportive of the local economy. My trip-planning services are always through a sustainable lens.
❌ What I'm not a great fit for: Travelers focused on bars/clubbing or high-end shopping.
➡️ Follow me on TikTok, Instagram & Pinterest @hilaryinparis for Paris & France recommendations, tips, personal stories, and more.
🌍 PS: I'm on Thatch because I genuinely love sharing France with folks. My day job is running Yugen Earthside, a booking platform for responsible package trips primarily catering to groups of mature American travelers. My company's website is linked below.
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