MummyTravels’ guide to Paris with kids
I love Paris. And while it’s fantastic for a romantic weekend, it’s also great for visiting with children. So after my trip to the French capital with a toddler, I’ve collected together my posts and tips on seeing the city in my first MummyTravels city guide to Paris with kids
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As most of it is based on my own experience, there’s more on travelling with a baby/toddler (for now) including my tips on visiting Paris with children but if you’re travelling with teens, check out this great post from Lou Messugo too.
Paris with kids: Getting there/Getting around
If you’re travelling from the UK, taking the Eurostar is by far the easiest way to get to Paris with a toddler – check out my tips for booking your train seat and for travelling on Eurostar and the Paris Metro with kids
There are also flights galore if you prefer not to take the train – check out Skyscanner to compare prices.
Where to stay in Paris
If you’re looking for child-friendly apartments in Paris, check out my favourites for places to stay with kids – my favourite websites for apartments and hotels
We used AirBNB for our visit, staying near the Canal St Martin – check out my review of our flat in family-friendly Belleville.
If you’re looking for somewhere to store your bags before checking in or after you leave your accommodation, Bounce (get 10% off through my link using code MUMMY10) and Luggage Hero have a string of secure baggage storage points around the city
What to see in Paris with kids
Tours, towers and insider tips – ideas on what to do in Paris with a toddler with options for preschoolers too.
One of the best ways to see Paris is on foot – your feet, rather than a toddler’s. But you can cover a lot of ground with a stroller, and cut out the steps up and down to the Metro with my two walking routes around Paris with a buggy
Discover the greener side of Paris with its fantastic parks – the walking routes above take you to several, but don’t leave without checking out these two child-friendly parks in Paris.
If you prefer to give little legs a break, the Tootbus tours of Paris include a special kids tour, as well as the hop on hop off tour. Get 25% off using my code MUMMYTRAVELS25 if you book before the end of August 2026.
There’s more to art in Paris than Mona Lisa and the Louvre – especially if you’re travelling with younger kids. Check out my ideas for discovering child-friendly art in Paris, as well as a few more quirky things to do in the city.
Paris: Where to eat with kids
Boulangeries are fantastic for grabbing a snack or picnic on the run, while there are croque monsieurs and creperies on (almost) every corner if you don’t want a sit-down meal.
Or try these child-friendly restaurants in Paris as an alternative to a family-friendly chain.
Plan your visit: Paris guidebooks with kids
Get your kids involved and excited before you go – there are some lovely books set in the city, including Babar and Madeleine. Check out my picks as well as a great guidebook aimed at discovering Paris with kids.
Can you visit Paris without spending a fortune? If you want to save money on a trip to Paris, I’ve look at is it worth buying the Paris Pass?
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