{"id":161089,"date":"2026-05-14T13:11:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=161089"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:30:12","slug":"paris-with-kids-family-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris with Kids: The Complete Guide to Family-Friendly Paris (What to Expect with a Pushchair)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When the city slowly wakes, the scent of melted butter drifts from corner bakeries into the cool morning air, and the streets don&#8217;t yet belong to honking scooters \u2014 it&#8217;s quite possibly the most beautiful city in the world. <strong>Sitting in a wicker chair at a tiny round table, sipping strong coffee and watching Paris come to life is pure poetry. But then your toddler decides it&#8217;s time to sprint, you&#8217;re trying to squeeze a wide pushchair through a gap between tables that&#8217;s roughly the width of a shoebox, and the waiter is burning holes through you with his stare.<\/strong> The romance from the films suddenly crashes headfirst into reality. Because the Paris you see on postcards doesn&#8217;t know about toddler meltdowns or missing lifts in the M\u00e9tro.<\/p>\n\n<p>We discovered that the real, everyday Paris with kids can be tough and unforgiving for parents with little ones. Narrow cobblestone pavements in historic quarters will test your patience, endless staircases underground will test your fitness, and finding a changing table sometimes feels like searching for the Holy Grail.<\/p>\n\n<p>At the same time, though, this is a city that offers children absolutely incredible experiences. <strong>It&#8217;s a place where a two-year-old can watch a puppet show that&#8217;s nearly a hundred years old with their mouth wide open, feed ducks by an enormous fountain in immaculate parks, and taste their very first truly good buttery madeleine.<\/strong> As a vegetarian with a toddler, I found that there are surprisingly brilliant options here \u2014 you just need to know where to go. All it takes is military-grade logistics, zero expectations about flexible dining, and a baby carrier as your ultimate backup plan.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find our complete, hard-won guide to a family holiday in Paris. Parks, restaurants, nappy-changing missions, pushchair nightmares, and genuine fairytale spots \u2014 <strong>everything we experienced first-hand with Luk\u00e1\u0161 and Jon\u00e1\u0161. In short, everything you need so that your Paris with kids trip is more fairytale than purgatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#When_to_visit_Paris_with_kids_Seasons_and_weather\" >When to visit Paris with kids: Seasons and weather<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Spring_and_autumn_are_a_safe_bet\" >Spring and autumn are a safe bet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Months_to_avoid\" >Months to avoid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Where_to_stay_in_Paris_with_family_Neighbourhoods_and_hotels\" >Where to stay in Paris with family: Neighbourhoods and hotels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Best_family-friendly_neighbourhoods\" >Best family-friendly neighbourhoods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Getting_around_How_to_survive_Paris_streets_with_a_pushchair\" >Getting around: How to survive Paris streets with a pushchair<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#The_Metro_is_a_baptism_of_fire_with_a_pushchair\" >The M\u00e9tro is a baptism of fire with a pushchair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Buses_are_your_lifesaver\" >Buses are your lifesaver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#A_baby_carrier_is_an_absolute_must\" >A baby carrier is an absolute must<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Changing_tables_and_toilet_gymnastics\" >Changing tables and toilet gymnastics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#The_reality_of_Parisian_bistros\" >The reality of Parisian bistros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Safe_havens_in_department_stores\" >Safe havens in department stores<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Green_oases_Best_Paris_parks_for_kids\" >Green oases: Best Paris parks for kids<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Jardin_du_Luxembourg_6th_arrondissement\" >Jardin du Luxembourg (6th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Jardin_dAcclimatation_16th_arrondissement\" >Jardin d&#8217;Acclimatation (16th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Menagerie_at_Jardin_des_Plantes_5th_arrondissement\" >M\u00e9nagerie at Jardin des Plantes (5th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Parc_Monceau_8th_arrondissement\" >Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Where_to_eat_in_Paris_with_kids_without_losing_your_mind\" >Where to eat in Paris with kids (without losing your mind)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Treize_au_Jardin_6th_arrondissement\" >Treize au Jardin (6th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Traditional_Bouillons_Chartier_Pigalle_Republique\" >Traditional Bouillons (Chartier, Pigalle, R\u00e9publique)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Marche_des_Enfants_Rouges_3rd_arrondissement\" >March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges (3rd arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#La_REcyclerie_18th_arrondissement\" >La REcyclerie (18th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Breizh_Cafe_multiple_locations_eg_3rd_arrondissement\" >Breizh Caf\u00e9 (multiple locations, e.g. 3rd arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Museums_and_sights_What_little_legs_can_handle\" >Museums and sights: What little legs can handle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#The_Eiffel_Tower_and_why_not_to_go_up\" >The Eiffel Tower and why not to go up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#The_Louvre_in_family_mode\" >The Louvre in family mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#LAtelier_des_Lumieres_11th_arrondissement\" >L&#8217;Atelier des Lumi\u00e8res (11th arrondissement)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#What_to_skip_in_2026_Important_warnings\" >What to skip in 2026 (Important warnings)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Day_trips_beyond_the_city_Parks_and_fairytales\" >Day trips beyond the city: Parks and fairytales<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Disneyland_Paris_A_tactical_operation_with_a_two-year-old\" >Disneyland Paris: A tactical operation with a two-year-old<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Palace_of_Versailles_The_reverse_strategy\" >Palace of Versailles: The reverse strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Giverny_and_Monets_Gardens\" >Giverny and Monet&#8217;s Gardens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Practical_info_Safety_health_and_packing\" >Practical info: Safety, health, and packing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Pickpockets_and_street_scams\" >Pickpockets and street scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Healthcare_when_things_go_wrong\" >Healthcare (when things go wrong)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#What_extra_things_to_pack\" >What extra things to pack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Where_to_go_next\" >Where to go next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paris-with-kids-family-guide\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade.jpg\" alt=\"Blonde woman in a beige blazer sitting at a purple table in a green garden\" class=\"wp-image-158918\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-01-blondynka-v-bezovem-saku-sedi-u-fialoveho-stolku-v-zelene-zahrade-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The M\u00e9tro with a pushchair is a punishment. Only Line 14 is fully step-free. Rely on buses, which have low floors, and steer clear of the transfer nightmare at Ch\u00e2telet-Les-Halles.<\/li>\n\n<li>Changing tables in bistros essentially don&#8217;t exist. Carry a foldable wipe-clean changing mat and count on large department stores (<a href=\"https:\/\/haussmann.galerieslafayette.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Galeries Lafayette<\/a>) or parks.<\/li>\n\n<li>The number-one green oasis for kids is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senat.fr\/visite\/jardin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jardin du Luxembourg<\/a>. You&#8217;ll find the massive fenced Poussin Vert playground, toy boats on the fountain, and the Guignol puppet theatre.<\/li>\n\n<li>Mealtimes are sacred. Lunch is served strictly between 12:00 and 14:30. If your child is hungry at five in the afternoon, look for bakeries or brasseries with a &#8220;service continu&#8221; sign.<\/li>\n\n<li>&#8220;Bonjour&#8221; is the magic word. You must enter any shop or restaurant with a loud greeting \u2014 otherwise you&#8217;ll be ignored, even if you have a screaming child on your arm.<\/li>\n\n<li>Avoid the crowds. Don&#8217;t go up the Eiffel Tower \u2014 head to a department store rooftop instead. In the Louvre, last no more than two hours with kids. And at Versailles, go straight to the gardens, where you&#8217;ll easily spend 6\u20137 hours anyway.<\/li>\n\n<li>Watch out for 2026. The children&#8217;s section at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cite-sciences.fr\/fr\/au-programme\/lieux-ressources\/cite-des-enfants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cit\u00e9 des Enfants<\/a> La Villette (ages 2\u20137) is closed until 9 June 2026. The gardens at Giverny are closed on 19 and 20 September 2026.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneylandparis.com\/en-usd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Disneyland Paris<\/a> is brilliant for toddlers. Under-3s get in free, and Fantasyland has a huge number of gentle rides with no height restriction.<\/li>\n\n<li>Ignore the street scammers. People with petitions near monuments, bracelet sellers on Montmartre, and anyone who &#8220;finds&#8221; a gold ring in front of you \u2014 just walk straight past them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Paris_with_kids_Seasons_and_weather\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Paris_with_kids_Seasons_and_weather\"><\/span>When to visit Paris with kids: Seasons and weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Picking the right month for a family trip is half the battle. Paris completely reinvents itself with every season, and what&#8217;s a romantic stroll in the rain for a child-free couple becomes a logistical nightmare with a pushchair. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I love those sweet-spot moments when you can sit on a terrace in a light jumper and kids can run freely around the parks without risking heatstroke.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_and_autumn_are_a_safe_bet\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_and_autumn_are_a_safe_bet\"><\/span>Spring and autumn are a safe bet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami.jpg\" alt=\"A corner with blooming roses and classic Parisian buildings\" class=\"wp-image-158919\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-02-zakouti-s-rozkvetajicimi-ruzemi-a-klasickymi-parizskymi-budovami-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>If you can, aim for May, June, September, or October. May is hands-down the most beautiful month. Chestnut trees are in bloom, the days stretch out nicely, and you can easily picnic in the parks.<\/p>\n\n<p>Equally magical is the period from mid-September to late October. The season known as <em>la rentr\u00e9e<\/em> (the return after summer holidays) brings a fresh energy to the streets. The trees in the Luxembourg Gardens turn incredible shades of gold, and the morning mists over the Seine have a charm all their own. The weather tends to be stable, with temperatures hovering around 15\u201320\u00b0C \u2014 absolutely ideal for toddlers on the move. That said, always pack a windbreaker and a rain cover for the pushchair.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re visiting in autumn, make the most of the early sunsets. You can show the kids the sparkling Eiffel Tower (it twinkles for five minutes on the hour after dark) without having to push their bedtime too late.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Months_to_avoid\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Months_to_avoid\"><\/span>Months to avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi.jpg\" alt=\"Man with a small child playing in the courtyard of the Palais Royal in Paris\" class=\"wp-image-158920\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-03-muz-s-malym-ditetem-si-hraje-na-nadvori-palais-royal-v-parizi-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Give August a wide berth if you&#8217;re travelling with family. Parisians flee the city en masse for the coast during this month. While the streets empty of locals, many of the best independent bistros and family-run caf\u00e9s will have a <em>fermeture annuelle<\/em> (annual closure) sign on the door. The tarmac melts under scorching heat, and the historic M\u00e9tro without air conditioning is unbearable.<\/p>\n\n<p>Winter from January to March tends to be damp, grey, and drizzly. With a toddler who needs outdoor playground time, that means a lot of hours spent drying clothes back at the hotel. Also watch out for 12 April 2026, when the Paris Marathon takes place and traffic across the city essentially grinds to a halt.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> If you do end up visiting in summer 2026, pack swimwear for the kids. For the first time in over a century, supervised swimming spots are opening directly in the River Seine during July and August. Water quality has been carefully monitored since the Olympics.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami.jpg\" alt=\"The Louvre courtyard with the iconic glass pyramid and historic buildings\" class=\"wp-image-158995\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-15-nadvori-louvru-s-charakteristickou-sklenenou-pyramidou-a-historickymi-budovami-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Paris_with_family_Neighbourhoods_and_hotels\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Paris_with_family_Neighbourhoods_and_hotels\"><\/span>Where to stay in Paris with family: Neighbourhoods and hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Your choice of neighbourhood will make or break the entire experience \u2014 and your budget. Paris is divided into twenty arrondissements that spiral clockwise from the historic centre near the Louvre. <strong>Finding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz-parizzdarma&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=eyOhfbUVRdp25NRC&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=cs-CZ&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=hyperlink&amp;address=Paris%2C+France&amp;search=levn%C3%A9+ubytov%C3%A1n%C3%AD+v+centru&amp;version=surface-the-opportunities%7C7%7C1.2.0&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Floudavymkrokem.cz%2Fpariz-zdarma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">affordable accommodation in the centre<\/a> is nearly impossible, but if you know where to look, you can find a great compromise between price, safety, and accessibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>With a pushchair and Jon\u00e1\u0161, give a wide berth to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz-parizzdarma&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=eyOhfbUVRdp25NRC&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=cs-CZ&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=hyperlink&amp;address=Gare+du+Nord%2C+10th+arrondissement%2C+Paris%2C+France&amp;search=severn%C3%AD+%C4%8D%C3%A1sti+10.+obvodu+kolem+n%C3%A1dra%C5%BE%C3%AD+Gare+du+Nord&amp;version=surface-the-opportunities%7C7%7C1.2.0&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Floudavymkrokem.cz%2Fpariz-zdarma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">northern part of the 10th arrondissement around Gare du Nord<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz-parizzdarma&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=eyOhfbUVRdp25NRC&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=cs-CZ&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=hyperlink&amp;address=Pigalle%2C+18th+arrondissement%2C+Paris%2C+France&amp;search=no%C4%8Dn%C3%ADmu+Pigalle+v+18.+obvodu&amp;version=surface-the-opportunities%7C7%7C1.2.0&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Floudavymkrokem.cz%2Fpariz-zdarma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pigalle at night in the 18th<\/a>. We once got lost there with a friend at 2am \u2014 not an experience you want to repeat with a two-year-old. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n<p>After a long search, we chose <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/lukaskonecny\/AxKJ70l2yy?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz-parizzdarma&amp;product=allez&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=eyOhfbUVRdp25NRC&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=cs-CZ&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;address=Paris%2C+France&amp;source=direct&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Floudavymkrokem.cz%2Fpariz-zdarma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00f4bou<\/a><\/strong>, an authentic French boutique hotel in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobou.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boulogne-Billancourt<\/a> (you can book it <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/lukaskonecny\/AxKJ70l2yy?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz-parizzdarma&amp;product=allez&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=eyOhfbUVRdp25NRC&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=cs-CZ&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;address=Paris%2C+France&amp;source=direct&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Floudavymkrokem.cz%2Fpariz-zdarma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>). It looks almost understated at first glance, but within the first few hours you&#8217;ll fall in love with it.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_family-friendly_neighbourhoods\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_family-friendly_neighbourhoods\"><\/span>Best family-friendly neighbourhoods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz.jpg\" alt=\"Small child in a white t-shirt standing by a concrete railing watching a fountain in a Paris garden\" class=\"wp-image-158921\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-04-male-dite-v-bilem-tricku-stoji-u-cementoveho-zabradli-a-pozoruje-fontanu-v-pariz-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_How_to_survive_Paris_streets_with_a_pushchair\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_How_to_survive_Paris_streets_with_a_pushchair\"><\/span>Getting around: How to survive Paris streets with a pushchair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Forget the idea that you&#8217;ll glide through the city with a pushchair like a knife through butter. The local transport system is one of the oldest in the world, and its late-nineteenth-century architecture simply wasn&#8217;t designed with wheels in mind. Getting from A to B takes a bit of planning and a healthy dose of patience.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Metro_is_a_baptism_of_fire_with_a_pushchair\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Metro_is_a_baptism_of_fire_with_a_pushchair\"><\/span>The M\u00e9tro is a baptism of fire with a pushchair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem.jpg\" alt=\"Man in a t-shirt and glasses standing with a pushchair in front of the Palace of Versailles\" class=\"wp-image-158923\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-06-muz-v-tricku-s-brylemi-stoji-s-kocarkem-pred-versailleskym-palacem-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Paris <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratp.fr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M\u00e9tro (official RATP website)<\/a> is fast, but riddled with endless staircases and narrow turnstiles. Out of the entire massive network, only 62 stations have full step-free access. The one line you can rely on 100% is Line 14 \u2014 fully automated, modern, with a spacious working lift at every station. The newly extended sections of Lines 4 and 11 now also have lifts, but in the historic centre you&#8217;ll hit a brick wall.<\/p>\n\n<p>The notoriously hostile interchange is Ch\u00e2telet-Les-Halles \u2014 a giant labyrinth of underground corridors and escalators that have the uncanny ability to break down on the exact day you visit. Avoid this transfer hellhole with a pushchair entirely.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Download the official RATP app and switch on Accessibility Mode. It shows the real-time status of lifts and updates every 90 seconds. It&#8217;ll save you a lot of tears at broken escalators.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy.jpg\" alt=\"Father with a small child on a wooden playground surrounded by trees\" class=\"wp-image-158996\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-16-otec-s-malym-ditetem-na-drevenem-hristi-obklopenem-stromy-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buses_are_your_lifesaver\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buses_are_your_lifesaver\"><\/span>Buses are your lifesaver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>While the M\u00e9tro will give you grief, the city buses are far kinder to families. Most have low floors, a dedicated pushchair space in the middle of the bus, and \u2014 bonus \u2014 kids can gaze out of the window the entire journey.<\/p>\n\n<p>For occasional journeys, the Navigo Easy card makes sense (the plastic card itself costs \u20ac2). You can load a 10-ride bundle (known as a <em>carnet<\/em>) for \u20ac17.35. If you&#8217;re planning to travel from Monday to Sunday, grab a weekly Navigo D\u00e9couverte pass for \u20ac32.40 plus \u20ac5 for the card (you&#8217;ll need a small passport-style photo).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Always board the bus with a pushchair through the middle doors, where the designated space is \u2014 not the front doors by the driver. Just wave at the driver from outside and they&#8217;ll open the doors for you.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_baby_carrier_is_an_absolute_must\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_baby_carrier_is_an_absolute_must\"><\/span>A baby carrier is an absolute must<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;ve got the best all-terrain pushchair, the absolute Paris must-have is an ergonomic baby carrier. The moment you&#8217;re planning a visit to Montmartre \u2014 peppered with hundreds of steps \u2014 the crowded Louvre, or the inside of the Palace of Versailles (not recommended \u2014 stick to the gardens where you can bring the pushchair), leave the pushchair at the hotel with a clear conscience. Jon\u00e1\u0161 always napped beautifully in the carrier, while we could admire the sights stress-free.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_tables_and_toilet_gymnastics\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_tables_and_toilet_gymnastics\"><\/span>Changing tables and toilet gymnastics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>This is where you slam into the hard Parisian reality. If you&#8217;re used to British caf\u00e9s with spacious baby-change facilities and roomy toilets, brace yourself for a culture shock.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_reality_of_Parisian_bistros\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_reality_of_Parisian_bistros\"><\/span>The reality of Parisian bistros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles.jpg\" alt=\"Boy photographing golden fountains with water jets at Versailles\" class=\"wp-image-158926\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-09-chlapec-foti-zlate-fontany-s-vodnimi-strikami-v-versailles-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>A changing table in a typical independent bistro or restaurant basically doesn&#8217;t exist. The toilets are often about the size of a phone box, and fitting in your child, yourself, and a nappy bag requires acrobatic talent.<\/p>\n\n<p>Always carry a soft, foldable, wipe-clean changing mat. You&#8217;ll be changing nappies on park benches, on your own lap, or on the floor in a quiet corner of a caf\u00e9. Locals don&#8217;t bat an eyelid \u2014 it&#8217;s just city survival.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> One of the few restaurants that actually has a changing table and plenty of space is Les Belles Plantes in the 5th arrondissement. They also have comfortable booth seating and a great children&#8217;s menu.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_havens_in_department_stores\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_havens_in_department_stores\"><\/span>Safe havens in department stores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles.jpg\" alt=\"Father with child by a beautiful fountain in the gardens of Versailles\" class=\"wp-image-158927\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-10-otec-s-ditetem-u-krasne-fontany-v-zahrade-versailles-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Your main safety net will be the large department stores (Grands Magasins). Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in the 9th, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebonmarche.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Le Bon March\u00e9<\/a> in the 7th, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhv.fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BHV Marais<\/a> in the 4th all have luxurious, clean toilets, spacious changing tables, and often quiet nursing rooms (known as <em>salles d&#8217;allaitement<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu.jpg\" alt=\"Bustling Parisian street with flowers and shops, full of tourists\" class=\"wp-image-158998\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-18-rusna-parizska-ulice-s-kvetinami-a-obchody-plna-turistu-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_oases_Best_Paris_parks_for_kids\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_oases_Best_Paris_parks_for_kids\"><\/span>Green oases: Best Paris parks for kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Parisian parks are immaculate, geometrically precise, and meticulously maintained. But they come with one quirk: the lawns are often sacred. If you see a sign reading <em>Pelouse interdite<\/em> (Keep off the grass), they really mean it. Parisians take this deadly seriously, and park wardens with whistles will swiftly shoo you away. So where can kids actually let off steam?<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jardin_du_Luxembourg_6th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jardin_du_Luxembourg_6th_arrondissement\"><\/span>Jardin du Luxembourg (6th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy.jpg\" alt=\"Father with a small child in a historic arched courtyard by a classical statue\" class=\"wp-image-158928\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-11-otec-s-malym-ditetem-v-historickem-arkadovem-nadvori-u-klasicke-sochy-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>This is the absolute top pick for families with children and our favourite park in Paris. The gardens offer so much to do that you can easily spend half a day here. Kids go wild at Poussin Vert, a massive fenced playground divided into zones by age. There are over 30 different play structures, sandpits, and slides. The playground entrance costs just a few euros. Don&#8217;t miss the toy boats on the central fountain, either \u2014 you hire a beautiful wooden sailboat with a stick and your child pushes it across the surface of the water.<\/p>\n\n<p>The real gem, though, is the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Marionnettes (Guignol), the biggest puppet theatre in France, founded in 1933. Shows run on Wednesdays, weekends, and bank holidays. <em>Ticket price:<\/em> \u20ac2.70.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> The puppet shows are in French, but don&#8217;t let that put you off. The slapstick humour, chases, and exaggerated puppet gestures are a universal language every two-year-old understands perfectly.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jardin_dAcclimatation_16th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jardin_dAcclimatation_16th_arrondissement\"><\/span>Jardin d&#8217;Acclimatation (16th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou.jpg\" alt=\"Marble figurative statue on a pedestal in a classical garden with an arcade\" class=\"wp-image-158929\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-12-mramorova-figuralni-socha-na-podstavci-v-klasicke-zahrade-s-arkadou-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Want to give your child a day they&#8217;ll never forget? Head to the west of the city, into the Bois de Boulogne. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jardindacclimatation.fr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jardin d&#8217;Acclimatation<\/a> is a historic amusement park spread across 18 hectares, purpose-built for the 2-to-12 age group.<\/p>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find small roller coasters, boat rides, a huge paddling pool for summer, a petting farm, and a vintage little train. The atmosphere is far calmer and more local than the sprawling Disneyland. <em>2026 admission:<\/em> Basic park entry is \u20ac7, an unlimited wristband for all rides costs \u20ac46.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t want to buy the unlimited wristband, you can just get the basic entry and pay for individual rides with tokens (one token costs roughly \u20ac3). For younger children who&#8217;ll only manage a few rides, this works out better value.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menagerie_at_Jardin_des_Plantes_5th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menagerie_at_Jardin_des_Plantes_5th_arrondissement\"><\/span>M\u00e9nagerie at Jardin des Plantes (5th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi.jpg\" alt=\"Rowing boats on a pond at the Palace of Versailles with fountains in the background\" class=\"wp-image-158930\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-13-rekreacni-clunky-pluji-na-rybniku-u-palace-versailles-s-fontanami-v-pozadi-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Alongside the beautiful botanical gardens and greenhouses, you&#8217;ll find the M\u00e9nagerie \u2014 a small, historic zoo. It&#8217;s been here since 1794, giving it a rather impressive pedigree, and for a two-year-old it&#8217;s the perfect scale.<\/p>\n\n<p>You won&#8217;t walk yourself to death, and don&#8217;t expect elephants or giraffes \u2014 the zoo specialises in smaller endangered species. Jon\u00e1\u0161 saw red pandas here for the first time in his life and nearly lost his mind with excitement. You&#8217;ll also spot flamingos and monkeys. <em>Admission:<\/em> Adults \u20ac13, children under 3 free.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Right next to the zoo you&#8217;ll find the stunning Grande Galerie de l&#8217;\u00c9volution (Great Gallery of Evolution) in the natural history museum. A procession of taxidermied animals from the African savanna marches through a vast hall. It&#8217;s visually jaw-dropping even for the tiniest visitors.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parc_Monceau_8th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parc_Monceau_8th_arrondissement\"><\/span>Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re after a quieter oasis frequented mainly by local nannies and mums from the elegant 8th arrondissement, this is your spot. The park is surrounded by gorgeous townhouses, has wide tarmac paths ideal for pushchairs, and \u2014 wonder of wonders \u2014 a large lawn you&#8217;re actually allowed to sit on.<\/p>\n\n<p>We love coming here when we need a break from the noise of the main boulevards. There&#8217;s also a charming old-fashioned carousel that kept Jon\u00e1\u0161 entertained for a solid half-hour.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Before entering the park, pick up fresh pastries and cheeses on nearby Rue de L\u00e9vis \u2014 one of the best local market streets in Paris \u2014 and have a picnic on the grass in Monceau.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Paris_with_kids_without_losing_your_mind\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Paris_with_kids_without_losing_your_mind\"><\/span>Where to eat in Paris with kids (without losing your mind)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The French love children, but they also love their firmly established rules. In P<strong>aris, little ones are welcome at the table \u2014 nobody will turn you away \u2014 but you have to play by their rules. The biggest stumbling block for British parents is mealtimes. Lunch is served strictly between 12:00 and 14:30.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>At 14:30 on the dot, kitchens in classic bistros shut down without mercy. Dinner then starts at 19:30 at the earliest, often not until after eight. What do you do when your toddler is starving at five in the afternoon? You&#8217;ll be saved by places with continuous service (look for the sign <em>service continu<\/em>), traditional brasseries, or bakeries (boulangeries), where you can pick up a quiche or a freshly made baguette sandwich at any time.<\/p>\n\n<p>Another golden rule is the magic word &#8220;Bonjour.&#8221; Every entrance to a restaurant or shop must begin with this greeting. Even if you&#8217;ve got a screaming toddler on your arm, stop in the doorway, make eye contact with the waiter, and say hello. Without this, they simply won&#8217;t engage with you. As a vegetarian, I should also mention that the situation in Paris has improved enormously. Even the legendary three-Michelin-star restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alain-passard.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arp\u00e8ge<\/a> switched to an entirely plant-based menu in 2026 \u2014 an earthquake for the food scene. Here are our tried-and-tested spots where you can fit a pushchair and eat well:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treize_au_Jardin_6th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treize_au_Jardin_6th_arrondissement\"><\/span>Treize au Jardin (6th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Right opposite the Luxembourg Gardens, you&#8217;ll find this fantastic place. They have a huge terrace and serve a Southern American brunch with a French twist.<\/p>\n\n<p>The space is generous, the staff are very used to children, and there are brilliant vegetarian options packed with vegetables and cheeses. <em>Meal price:<\/em> Around \u20ac20\u201325 for a main course.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Order their homemade savoury pancakes or the carrot cake, which is so enormous that two adults sharing with kids will struggle to finish it.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Bouillons_Chartier_Pigalle_Republique\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Bouillons_Chartier_Pigalle_Republique\"><\/span>Traditional Bouillons (Chartier, Pigalle, R\u00e9publique)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>These huge, historic, and affordable canteens from the late nineteenth century are a lifesaver for every parent. Why bring a toddler here? Precisely because of the noise.<\/p>\n\n<p>The roar of hundreds of diners and clinking cutlery will completely swallow any toddler tantrum. Food arrives lightning-fast, it&#8217;s classically French (there&#8217;s always an omelette or a leek salad for vegetarians), and the prices are unbeatable by Parisian standards. <em>Meal price:<\/em> A main course starts at around \u20ac12.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t bring a big pushchair \u2014 the aisles between tables are narrow and pushchairs have to be folded and left by the entrance. A carrier or a child on your lap is the way to go here.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in a grey dress gazing at a baroque fountain in Versailles\" class=\"wp-image-158925\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-08-zena-v-sedych-satech-kouka-na-barokni-fontanu-v-versailles-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marche_des_Enfants_Rouges_3rd_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marche_des_Enfants_Rouges_3rd_arrondissement\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisinfo.com\/decouvrir-paris\/listes-thematiques\/marche-des-enfants-rouges\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges<\/a> (3rd arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>The oldest covered market in Paris, in the heart of the Marais, is a perfect lunch stop. You can have a vegetarian Moroccan tagine, Lebanese salads, or a Japanese bento, while your partner grabs something meaty from the stall next door.<\/p>\n\n<p>Seating is communal on shared wooden benches, the atmosphere is informal and buzzy, and for a toddler it&#8217;s a brilliant sensory show full of aromas. <em>Meal price:<\/em> Portions at the stalls run to about \u20ac15\u201318.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> The market is closed on Mondays. At lunchtime on weekends it gets incredibly packed \u2014 go on a weekday instead, or arrive by 11:45 on Saturday or Sunday before the queues build up.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_REcyclerie_18th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_REcyclerie_18th_arrondissement\"><\/span>La REcyclerie (18th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>This wonderful spot by the former Petite Ceinture railway in the north of the city has the feel of a big community canteen. A family-friendly vibe, homemade sustainable food, plenty of vegetarian and vegan options at very reasonable prices.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kids have loads of space, and nobody minds if they run around the upcycled furniture. For us, it was a blissful oasis in the middle of the otherwise hectic 18th arrondissement. <em>Meal price:<\/em> Daily menu around \u20ac16.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> After eating, you can walk with the kids along the old railway tracks, which are overgrown with greenery and serve as an urban farm complete with community chickens.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici.jpg\" alt=\"Small boy in a white t-shirt with cars holding French pastry on a Parisian street\" class=\"wp-image-158997\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pariz-s-detmi-17-maly-chlapec-v-bilem-tricku-s-auty-drzi-francouzske-pecivo-na-parizske-ulici-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breizh_Cafe_multiple_locations_eg_3rd_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breizh_Cafe_multiple_locations_eg_3rd_arrondissement\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/breizhcafe.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Breizh Caf\u00e9<\/a> (multiple locations, e.g. 3rd arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Breton cr\u00eaperies are an absolute lifesaver for families. Their savoury galettes are made from genuine buckwheat flour, so they&#8217;re naturally gluten-free and easy on the stomach.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are plenty of meat-free options, and kids simply adore the sweet cr\u00eapes with homemade caramel. This rescued us on our very first day, when Jon\u00e1\u0161 was tired from travelling and needed something good in his belly fast. <em>Meal price:<\/em> A savoury galette costs roughly \u20ac12\u201315.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> If you order traditional Breton apple cider with your cr\u00eapes, they&#8217;ll serve it in wide ceramic cups (bol\u00e9es), just as tradition demands.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums_and_sights_What_little_legs_can_handle\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums_and_sights_What_little_legs_can_handle\"><\/span>Museums and sights: What little legs can handle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Planning a monument marathon with a toddler is a road to ruin. Jon\u00e1\u0161 made that crystal clear in the Louvre, where after about fifty metres he sat on the floor and refused to go on because he&#8217;d found an interesting crack in the tiles. Your child won&#8217;t appreciate the Impressionists and couldn&#8217;t care less about Gothic architecture \u2014 so choose wisely and always have a backup plan in the shape of the nearest park.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Eiffel_Tower_and_why_not_to_go_up\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Eiffel_Tower_and_why_not_to_go_up\"><\/span>The Eiffel Tower and why not to go up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Seeing the Eiffel Tower is non-negotiable. But queuing for hours at the security scanners, cramming a pushchair into a claustrophobic lift, and battling crowds at the top for a sliver of view \u2014 with kids, that&#8217;s sheer misery. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have a firm rule: we admire the Eiffel Tower from below or from a distance. Have a picnic on the lawns of the Champ de Mars or stroll down to the river.<\/p>\n\n<p>Want to see the city from above without the pushchair ordeal? Head to the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette in the 9th arrondissement, where a lift takes you up to a huge roof terrace with views across all of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower in the distance \u2014 and entry is completely free.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re looking for the best spot for a family photo with the Eiffel Tower, skip the overcrowded Trocad\u00e9ro. Head to the Pont de Bir-Hakeim instead. From the lower level beneath the M\u00e9tro viaduct, you&#8217;ll get iconic shots without crowds in the background.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Louvre_in_family_mode\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Louvre_in_family_mode\"><\/span>The Louvre in family mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Taking a child to the Louvre? It can be done, but you need a clear plan \u2014 otherwise you&#8217;ll end up like us on our first attempt, lost somewhere in medieval art with Jon\u00e1\u0161 raging in the carrier. Forget the idea of seeing everything. Pick just one wing (the Egyptian collection, for example, which fascinates kids thanks to mummies and massive statues).<\/p>\n\n<p>You can bring a pushchair \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">museum (official Louvre website)<\/a> is surprisingly well equipped with lifts, even if finding them feels like an orienteering challenge. It was tough for us, but with a strict two-hour maximum you can manage it comfortably. <em>Admission:<\/em> Adults \u20ac22, children and under-18s free.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Never use the main entrance through the glass pyramid, where the queues are longest. Use the side entrance Porte des Lions or the entrance from the underground Carrousel du Louvre shopping gallery. And buy tickets in advance online for a specific time slot.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAtelier_des_Lumieres_11th_arrondissement\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAtelier_des_Lumieres_11th_arrondissement\"><\/span>L&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atelier-lumieres.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier des Lumi\u00e8res<\/a> (11th arrondissement)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>This is an absolute winner for kids. It&#8217;s a former foundry converted into a digital art centre. Paintings by famous artists are projected onto enormous walls and floors, accompanied by immersive music.<\/p>\n\n<p>Children can wander freely, chase the projected colours across the floor, and nobody expects them to be quiet. Jon\u00e1\u0161 stood there mesmerised, watching the swirling lights, while we could sit for a moment and just soak in the atmosphere. <em>Admission:<\/em> Adults \u20ac17, ages 5\u201325 \u20ac12, under 5s free.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> From 19 April 2026, a brand-new immersive exhibition with a dinosaur theme launches here. For little prehistoric-animal fans, it&#8217;ll be a visual and audio experience unlike anything else in Paris.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_skip_in_2026_Important_warnings\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_skip_in_2026_Important_warnings\"><\/span>What to skip in 2026 (Important warnings)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>In the past, I&#8217;d have wholeheartedly recommended the science and discovery museum Cit\u00e9 des Enfants in the La Villette park. \u26a0\ufe0f But here&#8217;s the crucial thing: The section for younger children (ages 2\u20137) is undergoing a major renovation and is completely CLOSED until 9 June 2026! Don&#8217;t plan a visit \u2014 you&#8217;d be disappointed.<\/p>\n\n<p>Likewise, forget the iconic modern art museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centrepompidou.fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Centre Pompidou<\/a>. The building with the colourful pipes on its fa\u00e7ade closed completely at the end of 2025 for a five-year renovation. It won&#8217;t reopen until 2030. You can photograph it from outside, but you can&#8217;t get in.<\/p>\n\n<p>The good news, however, is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notredamedeparis.fr\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/a> is finally open again after the devastating fire. It gleams with newness on the outside, and entry is free (never buy tickets from touts in front of the cathedral \u2014 it&#8217;s a scam).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_trips_beyond_the_city_Parks_and_fairytales\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_trips_beyond_the_city_Parks_and_fairytales\"><\/span>Day trips beyond the city: Parks and fairytales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Paris is all-consuming and noisy, and sometimes you simply need to escape the stone streets, take a deep breath, and let your toddler run free. The countryside around Paris saved us from collective meltdown more than once.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disneyland_Paris_A_tactical_operation_with_a_two-year-old\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disneyland_Paris_A_tactical_operation_with_a_two-year-old\"><\/span>Disneyland Paris: A tactical operation with a two-year-old<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Lots of people think there&#8217;s no point taking a toddler to Disneyland, and I thought so too \u2014 until we went with Jon\u00e1\u0161 and I saw his face the moment he first spotted Mickey. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneylandparis.com\/en-usd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disneyland Paris (official website)<\/a> is surprisingly well set up for small children; you just need to approach it like a military operation. Under-3s (inclusive) get in FREE. Definitely bring your own pushchair (it doubles as a mobile base for snacks and afternoon naps) and your own food. <em>Adult admission:<\/em> Dynamic pricing applies, starting from roughly \u20ac65 for one day\/one park when booked well in advance.<\/p>\n\n<p>Your territory will be Fantasyland, home to rides with no height restriction. Kids love the It&#8217;s a Small World boat ride (thousands of singing dolls), the Dumbo flying elephants, and the classic horse carousel.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Check the app for the exact time of the afternoon character parade (Parade). For a two-year-old, seeing Mickey Mouse and the princesses in real life is often a far bigger thrill than the rides themselves. Grab a spot on the pavement at least 30 minutes beforehand.<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- GYG-DISNEYLAND --><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palace_of_Versailles_The_reverse_strategy\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palace_of_Versailles_The_reverse_strategy\"><\/span>Palace of Versailles: The reverse strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Versailles with a pushchair is a challenge. Thousands of visitors stream towards the gates. Most guides will point you to the RER C line. Do it differently. With a pushchair, the Line N train from Gare Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers station is far more manageable.<\/p>\n\n<p>The station is much more pushchair-friendly and you&#8217;ll spare yourself the stress of underground transfers. Buy tickets for the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.chateauversailles.fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Palace of Versailles<\/a> online for a specific time slot. <em>Admission:<\/em> The Palace costs \u20ac21; the gardens are free on most days (except during Musical Fountain days).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> While everyone rushes straight to the Palace, head to the gardens first. Let your child run wild by the Grand Canal and make for Marie Antoinette&#8217;s Hamlet (Hameau de la Reine). It&#8217;s like a miniature open-air village with real chickens, and Jon\u00e1\u0161 spent more time there than in the entire Palace combined. Visit the Palace in the afternoon, when your toddler has ideally fallen asleep in the carrier.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giverny_and_Monets_Gardens\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giverny_and_Monets_Gardens\"><\/span>Giverny and Monet&#8217;s Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>If you love Impressionism, take a train into Normandy to the village of Giverny. Claude Monet created his greatest masterpiece here: a garden with the iconic Japanese bridge and a lily pond.<\/p>\n\n<p>The journey from Gare Saint-Lazare to Vernon, followed by a shuttle bus, is very comfortable. For kids it&#8217;s a lovely walk full of colours, and you&#8217;ll soak up the real French countryside. <em>Admission:<\/em> Adults \u20ac13, children under 7 free.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f Critical warning for 2026: Giverny will be completely closed on the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026 for European Heritage Days. Plan your itinerary around this date so you don&#8217;t make a wasted trip!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_info_Safety_health_and_packing\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_info_Safety_health_and_packing\"><\/span>Practical info: Safety, health, and packing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Paris is gorgeous, but a na\u00efve tourist pays a price \u2014 and with a pushchair and a bag full of baby essentials, you&#8217;re a welcome target for pickpockets. A few tricks and you&#8217;ll be just fine.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pickpockets_and_street_scams\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pickpockets_and_street_scams\"><\/span>Pickpockets and street scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Tourist crowds attract organised groups of scammers. Never leave your phone on the table at a caf\u00e9 terrace, and keep your bag close to your body \u2014 especially on Montmartre and near the Louvre. Here are the specific tricks to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n<p>The gold ring: Someone &#8220;finds&#8221; a chunky gold ring on the pavement in front of you and offers it for a small reward. It&#8217;s a worthless brass ring. Ignore them. Friendship bracelets: On the steps below the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur basilica, men will try to quickly tie a string around your wrist and then aggressively demand money. Don&#8217;t let them invade your personal space \u2014 keep your hands in your pockets and walk quickly past. Fake petitions: Young women (often pretending to be deaf-mute) approach you with a clipboard and a petition to sign. While you&#8217;re reading, their accomplice is going through your bag.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_when_things_go_wrong\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_when_things_go_wrong\"><\/span>Healthcare (when things go wrong)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>When your child spikes a fever in the middle of the night, don&#8217;t panic. Paris has an excellent network of pharmacies (look for the glowing green cross), and for minor issues the pharmacist can advise you well. But if you need an actual doctor to come to your hotel, there&#8217;s a service called SOS M\u00e9decins (phone 3624).<\/p>\n\n<p>They&#8217;re used to dealing with tourists, operate 24\/7, and the doctor comes directly to you. You&#8217;ll pay a fee in cash or by card (around \u20ac70\u2013100), but with a valid UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) and travel insurance, you can claim it back. Make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance before you go \u2014 it&#8217;s essential for peace of mind when travelling with little ones.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Insider tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t look for children&#8217;s medicines in supermarkets. In France, even basic fever syrup (such as Doliprane) is sold exclusively in pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_extra_things_to_pack\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_extra_things_to_pack\"><\/span>What extra things to pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Beyond the usual toddler essentials, a few specialist items will prove invaluable in Paris. We gradually learned that dragging unnecessary stuff around really isn&#8217;t worth it \u2014 but on the flip side, a handful of things will reliably save your life (and sanity).<\/p>\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s our tried-and-tested list of the essentials:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lightweight folding pushchair with suspension (big three-wheelers simply won&#8217;t fit in the M\u00e9tro or narrow shops).<\/li>\n\n<li>A baby carrier (I&#8217;ve mentioned it already, but it really is the single most important item on the entire trip).<\/li>\n\n<li>A travel changing mat.<\/li>\n\n<li>A water bottle (Paris has loads of free drinking fountains \u2014 the famous green cast-iron Wallace fountains).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next\"><\/span>Where to go next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you feel like you&#8217;ve got Paris with kids nailed and want to plan your next adventure, check out our other articles:<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<!-- LK_FAQ_PLACEHOLDER -->\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"pariz detmi\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-05-15T06:15:42+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Paris slowly wakes, the scent of melted butter drifts from corner bakeries into the cool morning air, and the streets don&#8217;t yet belong to honking scooters \u2014 it&#8217;s quite possibly the most beautiful city in the world. 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