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Paris with children

A stroller-friendly rhythm matters more than chasing every attraction

Parks and play in the morning, a museum after lunch. Many métro stations have stairs only, so a light pushchair or a carrier is easier.

Attractions

Bois de Boulogne

Jardin d’Acclimatation

A historic amusement garden in the Bois de Boulogne with rides, animals and play areas, next to the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

Grande Galerie de l’Évolution

A parade of stuffed animals marching through a glass-roofed hall in the Jardin des Plantes.

Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes

One of the world’s oldest zoos: small, walkable and good for younger children.

Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie

Hands-on science with a dedicated children’s area, and the Géode dome outside.

Aquarium de Paris

Sharks and jellyfish under the Trocadéro gardens; a good rainy-day plan.

Parks

Jardin du Luxembourg

Toy sailboats on the pond, a big playground, pony rides and puppet shows. Golden in October.

Louvre & Tuileries

Jardin des Tuileries

Trampolines, sailboats and wide gravel paths between the Louvre and Concorde.

Parc de la Villette

Bernard Tschumi’s red follies and themed gardens, with room to run.

19th arrondissement

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

A dramatic hilly park with a lake, a cliff-top temple and a suspension bridge.

French school holidays run from 17 October to 2 November 2026, so children’s attractions are busier in the second half of the month. Book ahead where you can.

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