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Hôtel du Louvre
Five-star service with bunk beds, welcome gifts and rare Parisian bathtubs, steps from the Louvre.
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Destination guide
Paris with kids
Kid-friendly museums, parks, cafés and apartments that make Paris easy, plus skiing in the French Alps. Everything we've learned across our Paris trips with the kids.
Pastries every single day ✈Latest trip5 days
Favourite areasMontmartre · Luxembourg Gardens
Best timeEarly September is quieter
Hotel picks4 kid-friendly stays
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Our favourite Paris experiences
The things the kids still talk about- The jousting carouselAt Luxembourg Gardens, kids catch brass rings with a stick as they ride. Right next to an amazing playground.
- Mini sailboatsPush wooden sailboats across the Grand Bassin with a stick. A Paris tradition since 1927.
- FlashInvadersThe free app turns the city into a scavenger hunt for 1,500+ hidden mosaics. The thing our kids still bring up.
- A private boat on the SeineNo crowds, no lines, activity bags for the kids, and Eiffel Tower views.
Where we stayed
Kid-friendly hotel picks in Paris
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Novotel Paris Les Halles
Central location, spacious rooms and daily ice cream for the kids. Easy and reliable.
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Pepper & Paper Apartments
Stylish, spacious apartments in the Latin Quarter with kitchens, laundry and family extras.
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Citadines Bastille Marais
Apartment-style stays in Le Marais with kitchens, laundry and optional balconies.
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My favourite books about Paris
The best way to make travel easier with kids is to get them excited before you go. These are the books we read before the trip.
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Before you fly
Pack the plane bag
The travel toys I designed to keep my own kids busy on long flights, in restaurants and in hotel rooms.
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