Exploring Paris with kids

Don't let Paris' prestigious cultural pedigree fool you. The city is a blast for kids. Planning a family trip to Paris is easy with these recommendations, from hands-on art exhibitions to cocoa fairs.
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Exploring Paris’ inclusive and hands-on attractions

Paris is a giant playground to explore, with purposely designed activities to foster young minds. At the uber-modern Centre Pompidou, child-oriented hands-on displays deliver multimedia art amid fascinating contemporary works. The Palais de Tokyo performs a similar feat by providing child-centric art workshops, moments from the Eiffel Tower. Stay at the well-placed Le Monde to explore Paris’ best child-friendly attractions. Set in a former printing works, it exudes a soothing, Scandi chic style and boasts spacious aparthotel suites for a restful family retreat.

With Jazz for kids in Paris at events like Jazz à la Villette, you can get young ones into the musical spirit from August through September. The Villette district itself is loaded with family fun, from the Music Museum to the iconic Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie. For something different, explore Versailles and the Salon du Chocolat, France. The world’s biggest chocolate event is sure to whet appetites with wonderful family-oriented exhibitions and workshops.

Thrilling fun fairs, theme parks and fetes

Paris boasts two must-visit theme parks for little ones: Disneyland and Parc Astérix. Both are loaded with rollercoasters, Ferris wheels and more for a joy-filled family break in Paris. For hotels near Parc Astérix, Domaine de Bellevue provides a fairy-tale-like stay with four-poster beds, fine dining and exceptional Brie countryside to explore. The Provins-set Hôtel Aux Vieux Remparts is another treasure, complete with prized spa and dining facilities. Its adjacent residence, La Demeure des Remparts, boasts trendy and spacious family rooms with an indoor pool.

For something more low-key but still fascinating for little ones, Paris’ parks provide amusements that range from quaint to captivating. The historic Fete de Boulogne (Fête à Neu-Neu) rolls into the scenic Bois de Boulogne every autumn. Nostalgic toffee apples and 100 classic fun fair attractions are ideal for little ones in the city. The park is also home to the oldest theme park in the country, Jardin d’Acclimatation, where you'll find giant trampolines, rollercoasters and horse rides.

Book an Originals Hotels short break and discover the magic of Paris with children. Inclusive, family-oriented events in the city include exciting trails at the Louvre and hair-raising theme park rides.