France · With kids · 2 days · 9 stops
Paris with kids: 2 easy days
Children cope with Paris best in small portions: a park in the morning, one main sight after lunch, then space to run again. Day one stays in the Latin Quarter between the Luxembourg and the Jardin des Plantes, day two around the Eiffel Tower – every walk is short.
In short
- Length
- 2 days, 9 stops
- Highlights
- Luxembourg Garden, Eiffel Tower, Jardin des Plantes zoo, Grand Gallery of Evolution, Champ de Mars
- Where to stay
- Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Getting around
- Paris is good to explore on foot, and the metro gets you quickly between neighbourhoods.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October: pleasant temperatures, long days and fewer crowds than in high summer.
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Day 1
Luxembourg and the Jardin des Plantes
Luxembourg Garden
At the big pond you can hire little wooden sailboats that kids push off with a stick. There is also a playground and a carousel.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Luxembourg Gardenabout 15 min on foot
Rue Mouffetard
Crêpes for lunch: there are several crêperies on this market street, sweet and savoury – almost every child likes them.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Rue Mouffetardabout 10 min on foot
Jardin des Plantes zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the world, small and easy to manage: orangutans, small wild cats and a reptile house.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Jardin des Plantes zooabout 5 min on foot
Grand Gallery of Evolution
A caravan of stuffed animals marches through the great hall. There is a separate children's area on the first floor.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Grand Gallery of Evolutionabout 15 min on foot
Berthillon on the Île Saint-Louis
End with an ice cream across the river. Many cafés on the island sell the flavours too.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Berthillon on the Île Saint-Louis
Day 2
Eiffel Tower, aquarium and Trocadéro
Eiffel Tower
Go up early, before the queues grow. The first floor has a glass floor that kids love standing on.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Eiffel Towerabout 5 min on foot
Champ de Mars
The big lawn has room to run and picnic. Around the edges you'll find playgrounds and an old carousel.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Champ de Marsabout 15 min on foot
Aquarium de Paris
Over the Pont d'Iéna and into the Trocadéro hillside: sharks, jellyfish and plenty of tanks at child height.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Aquarium de Parisright next door
Trocadéro Gardens
In warm weather the big fountains are on. The terrace at the top is the spot for a family photo with the tower.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Trocadéro Gardens
Good to know
Strollers and the metro
Many metro stations only have stairs. With a buggy, buses are often easier in Paris – stops are at street level.
Toilets
The public Sanisette toilets on the pavement are free. Baby-changing tables are mostly found in museums and department stores.
Rainy-day plan
On a wet day one, keep the evolution gallery; on day two, the aquarium. The Cité des Sciences with its children's area also works as a backup.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for Paris.
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Paris with kids: frequently asked questions
What age is good for Paris with kids?
With parks, a zoo and boats, even toddlers have fun. From about six, the Eiffel Tower, the aquarium and the evolution gallery really come alive.
Is the Eiffel Tower stressful with children?
Not usually, if you take the first slot of the day and book ahead. The security check still needs patience – pack a snack.
More plans for Paris
- One dayOne day in Paris – walking route with mapFrom the Île de la Cité along the Seine to the Eiffel Tower – with the Orsay in the afternoon and dinner on Rue Cler.
- WeekendA weekend in Paris: Marais, Louvre, MontmartreFriday in the Marais, Saturday from the Louvre to a Seine cruise, Sunday in Montmartre – back in time for the train.
- 3 days3 days in Paris – a ready-made itineraryThe islands and the Marais, the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier.
- 5 days5 days in Paris with a trip to VersaillesFive days, each with its own theme: islands and Latin Quarter, art, the Left Bank, Versailles and the east of the city.
- On a budgetParis on a budget: 2 days with free museumsTwo days in Paris with churches, parks and city museums whose collections are free – plus food from bakeries and takeaways.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Jebulon, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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