Things to Do in Paris with Kids.
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Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo at Atelier des Lumières
A breathtaking 360-degree digital immersion inside a restored 19th-century foundry, projecting high-definition animations of Italian Renaissance masterworks and Van Gogh's radiant canvases accompanied by an evocative musical score.
Marché des Enfants Rouges Artisan Food & Lunch Scene
Explore Paris's oldest covered market (dating from 1615) in the Upper Marais, bustling with gourmet Lebanese traiteurs, savory Moroccan couscous, fresh Breton crepes, oyster bars, and natural wine counters.
Vedettes du Pont Neuf - Sunset Seine Illuminations Cruise
A 1-hour panoramic river cruise gliding past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay, culminating right in front of the glittering Eiffel Tower as its hourly sparkling lights illuminate the water.
Marché d'Aligre & Marché Beauvau Morning Gastronomy
A lively culinary hub in the 12th arrondissement combining outdoor produce stalls, vintage flea market treasures at Place d'Aligre, and the covered Marché Beauvau filled with artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and warm baguettes.
Hand-Picked Venues & Spots in Paris
Musée du Louvre
★ 4.7The world's largest art museum and historic royal palace
Housed in a grand palace on the banks of the Seine, the Louvre holds over 35,000 works of art spanning millennia, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace beneath I.M. Pei's iconic glass pyramid.
Jardin du Luxembourg
★ 4.7The quintessential Parisian park of tree-lined promenades, fountains, and classic green chairs
Commissioned in 1612 by Queen Marie de' Medici, this 25-hectare Left Bank oasis blends formal French parterres, English-style gardens, the monumental Medici Fountain, model sailboats on the central grand bassin, and shaded chestnut tree groves.
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre
★ 4.7The hilltop white basilica overlooking bohemian cobblestones and panoramic skyline views
Perched atop the highest point in Paris on the Butte Montmartre, this Romano-Byzantine white travertine basilica offers sweeping vistas over the entire city, surrounded by historic windmills, vineyards, artist ateliers at Place du Tertre, and winding alleys.
Musée d'Orsay
★ 4.7Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in a grand Beaux-Arts railway station
Located inside the historic Gare d'Orsay along the Seine, this world-renowned museum holds the world's most comprehensive collection of 19th- and early 20th-century art, including masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Degas, and Rodin.
Sainte-Chapelle
★ 4.6Jewel of Rayonnant Gothic architecture with breathtaking 13th-century stained glass
Built by King Louis IX on the Île de la Cité to house precious relics, this royal chapel features 15 soaring stained glass windows rising 15 meters high that bathe the sanctuary in a kaleidoscopic sea of crimson and sapphire light.
Coulée Verte René-Dumont
★ 4.6The world's original elevated linear park built atop an abandoned 19th-century railway viaduct
A lush 4.7-kilometer elevated pedestrian parkway stretching from the Bastille Viaduc des Arts to the Bois de Vincennes, filled with rose arches, bamboo groves, and peaceful walking trails overlooking Parisian streets.
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What are fun things to do with toddlers and kids in Paris?
Enjoy interactive discovery museums, nature center trails, splash pads, botanical conservatories, and family-friendly dining with outdoor play areas.