ChocoBN
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I think anything appealing to adults will appeal to children if presented the right way. There is no age to enjoy history or science so if you like something and have read a bit of its history in a good guide book, she will be interested in learning about it.
The Paris tourist office website has pages dedicated to visiting Paris with children:
http://en.parisinfo.com/museums-monuments-paris/families-1/
http://en.parisinfo.com/paris-sightseeing/guided-tours-1/children/
http://en.parisinfo.com/shows-exhibitions-paris/with-the-kids/
Outside Paris, accessible by public transportation, is a theme park called France miniature, where you see a miniature version of France with major monuments and it also has rides: http://www.franceminiature.fr/discover
She will most likely enjoy shopping or window shopping. As the older brother in the family I have been in charge of chaperoning my little sister ever since she was 8 whenever we go to Paris without our parents and she must have dragged me to all the stores in Paris that sell purses (of course, I'm the one that gets blamed for allowing her to spend her pocket money on "what, ANOTHER purse?!!!"...)
Maybe other contributors who are parents will be more specific but I remember enjoying Paris as a child as much as I do now. What I remember the most was a reconstruction of Marie-Antoinette's cell at the Carnavalet Museum, seeing where she was imprisoned in the Conciergerie, the Grévin wax museum, the boat rides on the Seine river and of course going up the Eiffel Tower. |
Elisabeth L
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Choose from these parks, which are the best Paris has to offer in my opinion (including a theme park:)
1.) Jardin du Luxemburg-From sailing boats in the pond to riding the old-fashioned merry-go-round, from riding real ponies to watching marionette theatre, this park has it all. Visit the southwest corner of the park where there is a fenced-in kid’s playground that is well worth the 2-euro entrance fee. Arrive early, as this area gets crowded in the late afternoon. For lunch, head to Bread and Roses at 7, rue de Fleurus, merely a street away. A must stopover as its sinfully tasty breads, savory tarts and mouth-watering treats are coupled by the staff’s smiles and friendly greetings.
2.) Bois de Bologne-Home of joggers, bicyclists, picnickers, and lovers. Rent wooden-row boats and paddleboats at the Lac Inferieur or rent bikes to explore this 2200-acre park. Tip: Pack a picnic or catch the ferry to dine at the restaurant on the island of Lac Inferieur.
3.) Jardin d’Acclimatation-This place is absolutely great! From rollercoasters to a petting zoo, a narrow-gauge railway to a children’s theatre, a miniature golf course to innovative playgrounds, it is easy to spend an entire day here with your daughter. The park has various snack bars and 3 restaurants to keep you and your fueled up for exploring this 9-acre amusement park.
4.) Jardin des Tuileries-Location, location, location! When you are in the center of town, shopping, eating or museum hopping, this is a great park to hit up to burn off some energy. The carrousel and in-ground trampolines are kids favorites.
5.) Parc Floral de Paris-This beautifully landscaped park brings you far away from the clamor of the city and envelops you in a flowered botanical haven. There is miniature golf, go-carts, ping-pong, Bateaux Mouche boats, a climbing wall, and most notably, the phenomenal playgrounds for the kids. This park contains the largest and one of its best-kept play areas in the city. Tip: Don’t miss lunch or teatime at the park’s charming restaurants, cafes or tearooms.
Best indoor places:
1.) CineAqua is simply spectacular. GO! The aquarium is entirely underground and, as the name suggests, is coupled with a cinema. Enter through the lovely waterfall walkway and gaze at the colorfully lit jellyfish, admire the graceful sharks, stroke the carp and sturgeons in the touch tank, listen to the live pianist, sit down and watch an animal documentary or silent animation short film, and then dine in the Japanese restaurant, OZU.
2.) Although we are spoiled with the Natural History Museum in NYC, I still find the Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle worth the visit. The Grande Galerie de l’Evolution should not be missed. Your journey begins at the under-sea level, where you can view the immensity of a blue whale suspended from the ceiling. The main atrium has the ever-popular parade of African animals. Tip: There is a small cafeteria that overlooks the main gallery, but I suggest only buying a snack from here and eating elsewhere.
3.) Cite des Sciences et de l’industrie is an excellent science museum. The Explora exhibitions are all interactive. The museum also has special temporary exhibitions, a planetarium, IMAX and 3-D films (in French and English), and spy submarine. Tip: As this section is such a hit, call to make a reservation, as it will guarantee you a spot and you will avoid standing in line.
4.) The Louvre and Museum d'Orsay are my favorite museums.
Hope this helps. I am a nanny for a 5 year old boy that travels A LOT with the family. I live in NYC, but have an apt in Paris. You can check out my website for more information about traveling with kids.
www.totntow.wordpress.com
Enjoy Paris. It is a great place to visit with kids! |
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In Paris, most museums are free for kids under 18 ;-) If you plan on hitting museums, here are a few things you should know:
1. If planning on going to a lot of museums, get the museum pass, it will cover most of the ones in the area for a certain amount of days.
2. Make sure that you explain to your daughter that the naked people in the paintings and statues (they appear alot) is art, not porn.
3. Go to the muse de orsay. It is awesome.
4. go to this site: http://www.ricksteves.com/news/travelnews/0602/france_downloads.htm and download the audio tours onto your iPod or MP3 player. They are free and the ones at the museums are expensive.
Hope I could help! Have fun in Paris. |
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