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The top 6 Paris attractions for kids

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Kids have fun in Aquaboulevard Water Park

Paris for kids. Discover the top 6 attractions that will thrill your kids in Paris, France. Disneyland and Parc Asterix amusement parks, the zoo, a double-decker ride, the Toiry Safari and Aquaboulevard Water Park are all great attractions your kids will love. The Cité des Sciences, Grévin, the Air and Space Museum are interesting for kids. Sightseeing in Paris.

Disneyland Paris
Disneyland
Paris Zoo
Paris Zoo
Parc Astérix
Parc Astérix
Paris sightseeing for children
Double-decker ride
Paris Safari Park
Thoiry Safari Paris
Aquaboulevard
Aquaboulevard

Have fun in Paris with kids

Many people come to Disneyland with their kids. This is a great idea. While you are in the city, discover the other top attractions that will thrill you and your kids: Parc Asterix, the other world class amusement park, the amazing Thoiry Safari Park and the zoo. A few museums are great with children. We think in particular of the very rich Air and Space Museum with rockets and old planes and of the Grévin Wax Museum on the model of Madame Tussauld. Let's turn your trip into a memorable family experience.

Paris with kids: don't miss Disneyland Paris
Don't miss Disneyland Paris with your kids

Paris amusement parks for kids

The city has two world class amusement parks. The best known is Disneyland, the only Disney park in Europe. You could stay there a few days and visit the city from there.

Parc Astérix, the second world class theme park near the city, has shorter queues and a distinctive French touch.

In the city, go to Jardin d'acclimatation, a smaller and less expensive amusement park for young kids next to Fondation Louis Vuitton. PDF brochure and map.

Paris with children: Parc Astérix
Paris with children: Parc Astérix

Top museums in Paris for kids

In the city, visit the Grévin Wax Museum, the equivalent of Madame Tussauds in London. A little bit expensive compared to many other museums in the city, Grevin is funny with its magic tricks and deforming mirrors.

The Air and Space Museum, in Le Bourget Airport has an amazing collection of old airplanes with a special focus on French airplanes and pioneer aviators. It is a must for kids.

The Musée des Arts et Métiers has a Foucault's pendulum, Cugnot's steam dray machine, Ader original Avion 3 , Blériot IX airplane, Stephenson's locomotive and a Ford T.

The Natural History Museum fascinates kids with its dinosaurs, giant crystals and precious stones.

Go with your children to the Louvre and Centre Pompidou. They will be stimulated by these world class museums.

Museums for kids in Paris

Air and Space Museum Paris
Air and Space Museum Paris

Fun places in Paris for kids

The renovated Paris Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world. Close to the city, go to Thoiry Safari Paris, a safari experience in the park of a beautiful French castle.

The puppet shows in Luxembourg Gardens (11am and 3pm everyday) are great with young kids, even if they are in French. Go to the exciting funfair in the Tuileries Gardens in July or August. Half a day of fun relaxing at Aquaboulevard Water Park will complete the program in Paris for kids.

Tropical glasshouse at Paris Zoo
Tropical glasshouse at Paris Zoo

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France Miniature

France Miniature is an amusement park with a model of 117 monuments of France put on a map of the country drawn on the 5 hectares ground. Discover in one visit the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Mont Saint Michel, and the Loire Castles. The monuments are complemented by 15 interactive experiences: ring the bells in the pastures, play with a lock, and many opportunities to learn while having fun. Halfway through, it's up to you to take control of 8 attractions. Laughs and sensations are guaranteed.

25, route du Mesnil
Elancourt 78990 France
France Miniature
France Miniature

Cirque d'Hiver, the circus for kids

The Cirque d'Hiver, the oldest and most famous circus in the city, came into being in 1852 thanks to the Duke of Morny, the half-brother of Emperor Napoleon III and Jacques Hittorf, the architect. A few years later, in 1859, the circus was brought to life by the flying trapeze, an act invented by Léotard. In 1907, the Bouglione family took over the circus and staged big cats. In 1910, Joseph, known as Sampion Bouglione, was rescued by his son during a big cat routine. The Bouglione family has since then managed the Cirque d'Hiver, one of the top attractions in the city for kids.

110 rue Amelot
Paris 75011 France
The Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
The Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione

Cirque Gruss, horses at their best

The Cirque Gruss is the most amazing circus with horses you can imagine. Fit for kids, the Cirque Gruss is also fantastic for adults. Set in Bois de Boulogne in winter, it stages some of the most spectacular shows you can attend in the city. In 1971, Alexis Gruss created the Cirque Gruss. Actress Silvia Monfort and Alexis Gruss innovated by creating in Paris the first professional Circus School in France. Alexis Gruss is a master rider, acrobat on horseback, white clown, musician, creator. The circus has been in operation ever since with many Gruss family members participating.

Carrefour des Cascades, Pelouse de Saint Cloud
Paris 75016 France
The Cirque Gruss
The Cirque Gruss

Toy stores in Paris

Si tu veux, Pain d'Epices, the toy stores in Passage des Princes have typically French toy stores, selling things you will not find elsewhere.

68, galerie Vivienne
Paris 75016 France

29, passage Jouffroy
Paris 75009 France

Locate Passage des Princes. The large Lego shop in Le Forum des Halles shopping mall is a kid's attraction.

Pain d'Epices, 29, passage Jouffroy
Pain d'Epices toy store, 29, passage Jouffroy

La Géode cinema

La Géode is a spectacular 36 meter wide hemispheric cinema in Parc de la Villette. Its screen has a size of 1000 m2. La Géode uses the Imax technology, synonymous with ultimate movie experience. La Géode shows films on nature, space and other appropriate topics. This is one of the most impressive movie theaters in the city and a great experience for kids.

La Géode

La Géode Imax Paris Cinema
La Géode Imax Paris Cinema
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