Paris Top 10 : Children’s Attractions

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  1. Disneyland Resort Paris

    Formerly
    known as Euro-Disneyland, the French offspring of America’s favourite
    theme park is a clone of its parent, and has now been joined by the Walt
    Disney Studios complex. Both have big queues, so arrive early. There
    are rides for children of all ages and most adults are equally enchanted .

  2. Parc de la Villette

    One
    of the city’s top children’s attractions, with activities for all ages.
    The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, a high-tech hands-on science
    museum, gets star billing, while the Cité des Enfants is a science and
    nature attraction for younger children. Kids also love the Argonaute, a
    real submarine that voyaged around the world 10 times, the Géode with
    its IMAX screen and the futuristic outdoor playground .




    Parc de la Villette

  3. Eiffel Tower

    A trip to the top is one of the most memorable activities for children in Paris.

  4. Grande Galerie de l’Evolution

    The
    most exciting and imaginatively designed display in the Natural History
    Museum is the Great Gallery of Evolution. Elephants, giraffes and other
    stuffed animals rise out of a recreated savannah, a huge whale skeleton
    hangs from the ceiling, while special lighting displays help tell the
    story of the development of life on earth. Nature workshops are also
    held for children under 12 .

  5. Musée de la Curiosité et de la Magie

    Kids
    are enchanted by this museum of magic, located in the atmospheric
    cellars of the former home of the Marquis de Sade. Magicians conjure up
    hourly shows involving optical illusions, card tricks and lots of
    audience participation. The exhibits include fun-house mirrors and
    memorabilia from master magicians such as Houdini (1874–1926).

    • 11 rue St-Paul, 75004

    • 01 42 72 13 26

    • Open 2–7pm Wed, Sat, Sun (daily during school holidays)

    • Admission charge


    • www.museedelamagie.com

  6. Parc Astérix

    Dozens
    of attractions including Europe’s longest roller coaster, an adventure
    playground and a replica of Albert Uderzo’s original comic book village.

    • Plailly, 60128

    • RER B to Roissy CDG1, then shuttle from bus stop A3

    • 08 26 30 10 40

    • Open Apr–mid-Oct: 10am–6pm Mon–Fri, 9:30am–7pm Sat–Sun

    • Admission charge


    • www.parcasterix.fr

  7. Jardin d’Acclimatation

    An amusement park tucked away at the north end of the Bois de Boulogne,
    with roller coasters, pony rides, puppet shows and two children’s
    museums. On Wednesday and weekend afternoons, journey here on “le Petit
    Train”, a steam train from Porte Maillot.




    Jardin d’Acclimatation

  8. Grévin

    This
    waxworks museum was founded in 1882. Kids will get most enjoyment from
    seeing celebrities from the world of pop music and film, although there
    are also wonderful tableaux from French history.

    • 10 blvd Montmartre, 75009

    • 01 47 70 85 05

    • Open 10am–6:30pm Mon–Fri, 10am–7pm Sat, Sun & public hols

    • Admission charge


    • www.grevin.com




  9. Jardin du Luxembourg

    The
    park has tennis courts, puppet shows, donkey rides and a good
    playground (for a fee). Perhaps most fun of all for the kids is the
    Parisian pastime of sailing miniature boats in the fountain.

    • Jardin du Luxembourg

    • Open daylight–dusk

  10. Parc des Buttes Chaumont

    The
    highest park in Paris is great for a family picnic. Kids love the
    suspended bridges, waterfalls, donkey rides and puppet shows.

    • Parc des Buttes Chaumont, 75019

    • Open 7am– 11pm daily (9pm Oct–Apr)

    • Free