Paris is an ideal city for a family holiday. There are many green areas with playgrounds and interactive museums where both tireless children and teenagers can have fun. You could live in Paris for a month and still have plenty to do. However, for families on a vacation trip, five days is plenty of time to see the city's top attractions, like the Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries Gardens . This 5-day family itinerary includes the city's main areas and most famous landmarks, plus plenty of family fun to choose from, including a day trip to Disneyland Paris .
You can plan to start your trip on a weekend to mingle with local families, but keep in mind that many museums are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays. If your schedule doesn't allow for a 5-day trip with the whole family, check out our 3-day and 4-day Paris itineraries to find something that interests you.
Where to Stay in Paris
Finding family hotels in Paris is not difficult at all, but the question is: which areas are best for families? If you are visiting Paris for the first time, the Marais area is a great choice: it is located in the city center, has large parks, and there are many shops and restaurants. You may want to consider boutique hotels with family rooms, such as the Hôtel Jeanne d'Arc .
Another good option is the Latin Quarter , a lively area with budget hotels like Hotel La Lanterne and Villa Pantheon . You can also book a stay near the Eiffel Tower to admire it up close. Citadines Tour Eiffel Paris is a family-run hotel with fully equipped apartments.
Day 1. Central Paris
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Spend your first day in central Paris, home to cultural landmarks like the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral . This pedestrian area includes the 1st through 4th arrondissements on the Right Bank of the Seine . Explore the stunning Tuileries Gardens , where children can spend hours jumping on trampolines, riding the carousel, and the Ferris wheel. Stroll along the Seine, crossing historic bridges like the Pont Neuf for stunning views of the city.
Travel tip: If you're worried that the Louvre will be boring for little ones, add a dash of adventure to your visit by going on an interactive Louvre treasure hunt .
Museums in the center of Paris that kids will love: 1. Orangerie Museum 2. Picasso Museum in Paris 3. Museum of Arts and Crafts 4. Museum an Erb Day 2. Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees
Travel tip: Children under four years old can visit the Eiffel Tower for free, but they must first obtain a free ticket.You can start the afternoon at the Place de la Concorde , which is the end of the famous shopping street, the Champs Elysees . While walking along this wide avenue, you can stop by the Disney store for souvenirs and the Paris Saint-Germain club store , where you can buy club T-shirts. And finally, celebrate your triumph in the evening at the famous Arc de Triomphe at the very end of the street.
Travel tip: If you're tired of walking, hop in a tuk-tuk and take a tour of Paris with a private guide.
Day 3. Disneyland Paris
DisneylandImage: Pexels / Craig AdderleyTreat the kids to the most magical place in France: Disneyland Paris . Disneyland Paris is easily accessible via the Disneyland Paris Express bus, located 20 miles east of Paris . Indulge your inner child and enter a fairytale world where you can meet popular Disney characters like Mickey and Goofy. Take a stroll down Main Street and start exploring the best rides, shows, and parades in the land where dreams come true. Book your day pass or multi-day tickets to Disneyland Paris in advance .
Travel tip: To make the most of your day trip, download the Disneyland Paris app to check show schedules and ride wait times, or read our Disneyland Paris travel guide for helpful tips and advice.
Day 4. Bois de Boulogne and the Seine
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Make sure you're back in the city centre before sunset to catch a river cruise. Bateaux Mouches is one of the companies that offers Paris cruises that not only offer sightseeing but also a dinner and music experience. Admire the lights of Paris at night as you sail past famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower , the Louvre , the Orsay Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral . Sit back and enjoy gourmet food and stunning views with your family.
Day 5. Latin Quarter and Parisian Catacombs
Image: Daphne Be Frenchie (left), Chelms Varthoumlien (right) / UnsplashThe Latin Quarter on the Left Bank of the Seine is a bustling student hub with many schools and universities. Bring the family and explore Parisian bookstores like Shakespeare and Company or Abbey Bookshop , or visit the Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden that doubles as a small, secluded zoo. Explore the museums in this young-friendly area, or simply lose yourself in its alleyways. Head to the Jardin du Luxembourgand let the kids run around in the playground while you relax.
Travel Tip: Are you up for a challenge? Form a team with your family and solve puzzles to escape the Latin Quarter Riddle Room.If you're traveling with older children or teenagers, take them along to the Paris Catacombs . Millions of Parisians are buried in this labyrinth 20 meters underground. Skulls and bones add a creepy feel to the limestone mines, but the atmosphere is more fun than scary, and kids love visiting the catacombs. Take a skip-the-line tour of the Paris Catacombs , which takes you into an area of the burial grounds that's off-limits to most tourists.
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