For the kids · Paris, France
14 Things to Do in Paris with Kids
No museum-fatigue meltdowns here: Paris sorted for traveling with children.
Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.
Luxembourg Gardens
Park & natureThe Luxembourg Gardens are one of Paris's most beloved green spaces, covering 23 hectares of manicured lawns, tree-lined promenades, and ornate flowerbeds.
Read our full guide →Moulin Rouge
EntertainmentMoulin Rouge is a cabaret in Paris on Boulevard de Clichy at Place Blanche, in the 18th arrondissement near Montmartre.
Read our full guide →Tuileries Garden
Park & natureThe Tuileries Garden is a formal French-style park in central Paris, stretching from the Louvre Museum to the Place de la Concorde.
Read our full guide →Jardin D'Acclimatation
Park & natureThe Jardin d'Acclimatation is a charming historic leisure garden and amusement park on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, one of the city's oldest, dating to 1860.
Read our full guide →Team Break Paris 9
EntertainmentTeam Break Paris 9 is a popular escape room venue located near Gare du Nord in the 9th arrondissement.
Read our full guide →Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont
Park & natureFree entryThe Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont, also known as the Promenade Plantee, is a pioneering elevated park built on the old Vincennes railway viaduct.
Read our full guide →Opera Bastille
EntertainmentOpéra Bastille is a striking contemporary opera house located on Place de la Bastille in Paris's 12th arrondissement.
Read our full guide →Bel Canto Paris
EntertainmentBel Canto Paris is a unique entertainment venue that combines fine dining with live opera and classical music performances.
Read our full guide →Jardin du Palais Royal
Park & natureFree entryThe Jardin du Palais Royal is a formal French garden located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, adjacent to the Palais Royal complex.
Read our full guide →Theatre de Mogador
EntertainmentThéâtre de Mogador is a grand Belle Époque theatre located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, just steps from the famous Opéra Garnier.
Read our full guide →Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
EntertainmentCirque d'Hiver Bouglione is a historic circus building located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, renowned for its traditional circus performances under a distinctive big top.
Read our full guide →Lido 2 Paris
EntertainmentLido 2 Paris is a renowned cabaret venue located on the prestigious Avenue des Champs-Élysées in the heart of Paris.
Read our full guide →Aux Trois Mailletz
EntertainmentAux Trois Mailletz is a classic Parisian cabaret and jazz club located on Rue Galande in the vibrant Odeon/Saint-Michel district.
Read our full guide →Quiz Room Paris Opera
EntertainmentQuiz Room Paris Opera offers a modern twist on the classic escape room concept, blending trivia challenges with interactive puzzles in a stylish setting near the Opéra Garnier.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 344 Paris places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Paris are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Paris good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Paris?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Paris for the full set.
How many days do you need in Paris with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.