Tovi the Penguin's Tips on Kid-friendly places in Paris
Tovi was born in Paris and he loves showing people
around his city! You will see that Paris with kids can be fun!
Paris has 20 arrondissements (districts) and each of them
has its little treasures. Let him tell you about a few!
Cafés & kid stores
Restaurants
Parks & Gardens
Museums & Culture
Sights of Paris
Before we start, here’s a little
overview of the sights of Paris.
Visiting the city’s most famous
monuments can be great with
the whole family.
The Eiffel Tower, located in the 7th arroundissment
The Arc de Triomphe, located in the 8th arroundissment
Musée du Louvre et place de la Concorde, located in the 1st arroundissment
Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre
and the Moulin Rouge, located in the 18th arroundissment
Cathédrale
Notre-Dame
de Paris, located in the 4th arroundissment
Cafés & kid stores
A pain au chocolat for breakfast or enjoying goûter in
the afternoon (that’s how the French call their tea time).
Paris has some cafés which are especially designed
for families and which offer activities coveniently
combined with a little shopping area for kids items.
Here we are:
MOMBINI - store, café & play area - It’s a kids store with a small cafe that also offers events for
kids. The owners really have done a great job, the decoration
is beautiful, creative and very kid friendly. mombini
Le petit café du monde entier - This little cafe is located in the 11th arroundissment and
also combines a kids store and a cafe. They serve soups,
salads and sandwiches. The café/store offers a range of
creative activities for little ones.
petitcafedumonde
Une Mère une Fille à Paris - You can either enjoy the tea room or book one of the
open spaces for private events. The café also has a
toy store.
Call for reservations. UneMereuneFilleaParis
Parks & Gardens
Paris has many beautiful parks which are perfect for outdoor activities. Tovi has picked his top 3 for you!
Jardin du Luxembourg - Rue de Médicis - Rue de Vaugirard, 6e Arrondissement.
Surrounded by beautiful Hausmann buildings near the Latin
Quarter, this park is one of the prettiest in Paris. It has the
city’s oldest carousel and a fenced in playground for kids.
Jardin d’Acclimatation - Bois de Boulogne, 16e Arrondissement.
A children's amusement park with animals and workshops,
located in the west of Paris. There is a small entrance fee
but it has lots to offer and kids will really enjoy it.
Jardin des Tuileries - 113 Rue de Rivoli, 1e Arrondissement
. This park is located in the heart of Paris, you can have a nice
walk from the Louvre to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Kids will enjoy the fountains where they can sail their boats
in the water and parents can have a rest on the green chairs.
Restaurants
Finding a highchair or a changing table in parisian restaurants can be a challenge. Here are the right places for you to go to!
Les 400 Coups -12 bis rue de la Villette, 19e Arrondissement . A restaurant with a play area for kids, which offers a variety of activities and games for children up to 8 years old. Has chairs for children and adapted meals. les400coupse
Loulou friendly diner - This kid friendly restaurant is located in the 5th Arrondissement. Provides high chairs, changing tables. The kids can have some coloring-in sheets while you are waiting for the delicious food. louloufriendlydiner
Museums & Culture
After playing in the park, having breakfast & lunch it’s now time for some culture. These tips are good for rainy days but of course you can also do them when the sun is shining.
Aquarium de Paris - Cinéaqua
5 Avenue Albert de Mun, 16e Arrondissement
. he Aquarium is located just opposite the Eiffel tower, so you
can easily combine the two together. It’s always a great
experience for kids to dive into the underwater world.
So why not also do it in Paris! Aquarium de Paris
Centre Pompidou - Children’s gallery
Rue Saint-Martin, 4e Arrondissement
Every day except Monday 11.00h to -21.00h
The gallery offers activities for young chidren from age
2 upward. It’s never too early to introduce your kids to art and
the children’s gallery at the Centre Pompidou is a great
place to start.
junior.centrepompidou
Telling stories
Whether you are on a plane or in a beautiful park in Paris, it’s always a good idea to read to your children.
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