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How to Explore Paris with Kids in Just 3 Days

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Planning a trip to Paris with kids? Find out what you can really do with 3 days in Paris, France. Scroll for all my top tips and itinerary.
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My husband and I have each been to Paris separately, and we’ve both been eager to visit again. Now that we have our two sons, we’re excited to explore Paris with kids this time! There are so many amazing cities to visit in Europe that it was hard to narrow it down.

This Spring, we decided to head to Europe with our kids for our first trip as a family of four. We went with family and friends to Madrid and Barcelona and enjoyed ourselves. And since we knew there were kid-friendly things to do in France, we headed there next.

Our last stop was Paris, which was the best way to end our trip! We were worried that Paris might not be the best city to visit with small children, but our fears were unfounded.

See what to do in Paris in 3 days with kids. Plus, find out how to make a day trip to Disneyland Paris.

Paris with Kids 3 Day Itinerary

DAY 1: PARIS GREETERS WALKING TOUR & PARIS BY TUKTUK

Paris Greeters Walking Tour is a top thing to do in Paris with kids and a great free thing to do in Paris.
Paris Greeters Walking Tour of Boulogne. Photo Credit: Darren Cheung

PARIS GREETERS:

We enjoyed a free 3-hour private walking tour of Boulogne (a suburb of Paris) through Paris Greeters. This was a great way to see how real Parisians live, and it was an excellent start to our wonderful trip.

We put the baby in our Tula baby carrier, and our 3-year-old rode in the stroller. Then, we drank coffee in a Parisian cafe, played in a neighborhood playground, explored a greenhouse, and had an epic conversation about family life in Paris versus the United States. This walk was just what we needed to kickstart our Paris adventure.

After that, we got the inside scoop about some of the best parks in Paris to explore with kids! We found several spots within walking distance that were perfect for letting the kids play.

Read the full scoop about the Paris Greeters walking tour.

After the walk, we enjoyed coffee at a cafe in Boulogne before packing to our flat via Paris Metro. This gave us time to use the bathroom, change a diaper, and reload our backpacks.

Then, we grabbed sandwiches and baguettes from the shop next to our flat and waited for our TukTuk driver to pick us up.

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TukTuk in Paris is one of the most unusual things to do in Paris with kids.
Paris by TukTuk is a great way to explore Paris with kids. Photo Credit: Darren Cheung

PARIS BY TUKTUK TOUR OF REAL LIFE OF PARIS:

Our Paris by Tuk Tuk driver, Arnaud, was very knowledgeable about the city, and our 3-year-old had fun waving at motorists and pedestrians from the back of the Tuk Tuk.

Out of all their tours, we chose the one that focused on areas of Paris we hadn’t explored before. Arnaud zipped us through side streets, and we saw many neighborhoods most tourists don’t visit.

We could also drive on the sidewalks to avoid major traffic jams!

Exploring the city by Tuk Tuk was definitely an unusual thing to do in Paris with kids, and it allowed us to see sights that were just a stone’s throw from major attractions but often overlooked.

Read my full post about our Tuk Tuk tour of Paris.

We stopped at a scenic lookout, where my husband showed our 3-year-old how to take photos of the Eiffel Tower. We hopped back in and finished our tour by driving on major streets in the heart of Paris.

Arnaud dropped us at Saint Germaine neighborhood, where we grabbed an early dinner of beef bourguignon and steamed mussels.

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DAY 2: PHOTO SHOOT, ARC DE TRIOMPHE, SHOPPING & EIFFEL TOWER

Capturing family photos through Flytographer is an unusual thing to do in Paris with kids.
We spent an hour roaming the streets of Paris with Olga from Flytographer, and she captured amazing family photos. Photo credit: Olga in Paris for Flytographer

FLYTOGRAPHER PHOTO SHOOT:

We had arranged for a Flytographer photo shoot at 7:30 a.m. It was insanely cold for Paris in April (it seriously felt like we were visiting Paris in winter), and we didn’t pack warm enough clothing. Save $25 on a Flytographer shoot!

We layered clothing on the kids and my husband and I wore souvenir jackets we picked up. Not exactly what I had in mind but the photo shoot itself was a good experience. Check out my Paris family photo tips!

Our photographer Olga was so sweet and personable! We got family photos at the Eiffel Tower, inside a warm cafe (which perked the kids up) and at the École Militaire.

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After our photo shoot, we had breakfast at a very pricey cafe near École Militaire (hint: if you only see businessmen eating somewhere, you might look for a different cafe.) But our kids were freezing, and we needed to thaw everyone out before heading back to the flat.

Then, we walked along the Seine river while our 3 year old slept in the stroller and our baby slept in the Tula until we got to our flat.

This almost felt like a mini-date as my husband and I could just enjoy Paris and chat uninterrupted. We got back to the flat, layered more clothes on everyone, and packed up our backpacks.

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Terrace of Arc de Triomphe is a must stop in Paris with kids.
Our 3-year-old enjoyed the wind in his face as he soaked in the awe-inspiring view atop the Arc de Triomphe. Photo credit: Darren Cheung

ARC DE TRIOMPHE:

From our flat, we walked to the Arc de Triomphe. They had a spot to park our stroller and invited us to use the elevator since we had a baby (in our Tula) and a preschooler.

I recommend getting skip-the-line tickets for the Arc de Triomphe.

We still had to walk 42 steps in a narrow staircase to get to the observation deck, but our 3-year-old managed easily.

The observation area felt very safe for our 3-year-old, and we let him explore.

My husband helped our preschooler look through the telescope to see the Eiffel Tower better. There was also an elevated spot for selfies.

We headed back down to the base of the Arc de Triomphe, and my husband took photos while my 3-year-old ran circles around me to expend some energy.

Read my full blog post if you’d like to know how to explore the Arc de Triomphe with kids.

We started to get hungry, so we strolled down the Champs-Élysées to find food. This is one of the busiest tourist areas, but we had a hungry preschooler with us.

We enjoyed crepes at a place right off the Champs-Élysées. We also used this time to plan the rest of our day.

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    SHOPPING IN PARIS WITH KIDS:

    We decided to go shopping so we wouldn’t have to worry about it on our last day. I had a long list of items to get at Monoprix and Monop, and family members had shopping lists for specific items and stores.

    We ended up shopping for a few hours while the boys slept. We packed everyone on and in the stroller and realized we had to take a taxi back to the flat just to transport everything.

    Obligitory photo of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with Kids
    Yes, I dressed my boys in little red berets for a photo at the base of the Eiffel Tower. Photo credit: Darren Cheung

    EIFFEL TOWER:

    My husband was looking for Duck Confit, so we headed back out in search of this dish. He had checked Yelp and found a few places near our flat that were supposed to offer it, but none ended up having it.

    We started walking toward the Eiffel Tower, hoping to find something along the way, but we had no luck. We arrived at the Eiffel Tower around 8:30 p.m. and explored its base. This is a free activity in Paris with kids. The line for the elevator was 45 minutes long, and we were getting cold.

    I recommend getting priority access tickets to the Eiffel Tower to save time.

    Our 3-year-old spotted the carousel across the street and was eager to ride it. We decided it would be a better memory for him than standing in the cold. He thoroughly enjoyed the ride.

    I was hoping to see the Eiffel Tower light sparkle for the kids, but we weren’t sure when it would happen. We saw it sparkle about a minute after we got in our taxi to head back to our neighborhood.

    While my 3-year-old and I were mesmerized, my husband lamented that he could have photographed it had we stayed just five more minutes! C’est la vie!

    We had the taxi drop us off at a restaurant with a line out the door the first night we arrived. It was an awesome place that only served steak with an amazing sauce and french fries.

    We sat down, and the waitress asked how we liked our steak. She then wrote it on the table and returned with freshly cooked steak and fries!

    She kept refilling everyone’s plates with steak and fries, and it was amazing! When we couldn’t eat anymore, we wobbled back to our flat.

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    DAY 3: NOTRE DAME, SAINTE-CHAPPELLE, SACRE-COEUR, JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG

    Notre Dame in Paris with Kids was on the itinerary of what to do in Paris in 3 days
    Our baby was happy to people-watch as we walked around Notre Dame. Photo credit: Darren Cheung

    NOTRE DAME & SAINTE-CHAPPELLE:

    On our third day, we slept in a bit and then took the Metro to Notre Dame de Paris. We looked at it from the outside and debated waiting in line to look inside. I’d already seen the inside, but the rest of the family had not.

    We decided, since it was our last day, to just enjoy it from the outside and continue on.

    We walked a few blocks to Sainte-Chappelle. I remembered being in awe of this church on my first Paris trip, and my husband had never been. There was hardly a line, and we could park the stroller on the first level of the church.

    Save time with Sainte-Chappelle skip-the-line tickets.

    It was just as gorgeous as I remembered. Our 3-year-old kept saying, “Wow!” and our baby just kept staring at the beautiful stained glass. There were chairs available, so I sat with the kids while my husband took photos.

    We were all getting a bit hungry, so we walked across the street to a cafe for an early lunch. I thoroughly enjoyed my Croque Madame sandwich and shared it with our preschooler. The spirits were good, so we planned the rest of our day.

    Montmartre train was one of the most fun things when you go to Paris with kids.
    This little train was a bit hit with our 3-year-old as we explored Montmartre and Pigalle. Photo credit: Darren Cheung

    SACRE-COEUR, MONTMARTRE

    We took the Paris Metro to Sacre-Coeur and walked up the back streets to get there. That’s when our son spotted the little train that tours around, and he decided we HAD to ride it.

    At the front of Sacre-Coeur, we discovered the next train would leave in 35 minutes, giving us time to explore the church and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Paris.

    Too tired to climb to the Dome for an even better view, we boarded the train as our 3-year-old worried it would leave without us.

    The little Montmartrain toured us around Sacre-Coeur, Montmartre’s artsy area, and Pigalle’s burlesque area. We saw the famous Moulin Rouge and many lingerie stores. Our 3-year-old fell asleep during the 35-minute ride, an unusual but fun thing to do in Paris with kids.

    We then rode a little gondola down to the base of Sacre-Coeur, saving us many steps. We grabbed crepes and drinks at the base and headed to the nearby park.

    It was late afternoon, and the park was filled with French children nibbling on sweet treats before playing. Our son noticed the carousel and was eager to take a spin, giving our baby his first carousel ride, too.

    Toy boats at Jardin du Luxembourg is a fun thing to do in Paris with kids.
    One of our favorite memories of our trip was playing with the vintage toy boats at Jardin du Luxembourg. Photo credit: Darren Cheung

    JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG:

    Next up was Jardin du Luxembourg. We tried to take the Paris Metro there, but the train wasn’t moving at the connecting station. It was insanely crowded, and my husband almost had his wallet stolen. We quickly got out and looked for a taxi.

    At Gare du Nord, things felt sketchy, so we walked a few blocks and then grabbed a taxi to Jardin du Luxembourg. This was one of my favorite stops in Paris and a perfect spot for the whole family to unwind.

    My son had been excited to “do the boats” for months after seeing them in a guidebook for Paris with kids. As we entered the garden, he spotted the boats in the pond and gleefully shouted, “Mommy! They have the little boats here!”

    For just 3.5 euros, we rented a vintage toy boat for 30 minutes. This is a cheap and fun activity for young kids. We arrived just before they closed, and our son was in pure heaven for those 30 minutes!

    We also hit the sandbox area afterward, and our 3-year-old played with French children who were kind enough to share their sand toys.

    For our last dinner in Paris, we were determined to find Duck Confit and found a place near Jardin du Luxembourg. We enjoyed our meal and grabbed a taxi back to the flat to pack.

    We found the best parks in Paris with kids.
    We found the parks to be a great place for our preschoolers to interact with local children. Photo credit: Darren Cheung

    Paris with Kids Tips

    WHERE TO STAY IN PARIS WITH KIDS

    We rented this Paris flat through Airbnb, which was a 10-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe. It was much cheaper than any hotel I could find near a Metro stop and attractions.

    We were on the 6th floor and while there was an elevator, we could only fit three people total (with no bags.) My husband usually sent me up with the kids first, and then he’d take the stroller and backpack with him second.

    I liked that there was a microwave and fridge so we could eat a bit in the flat. It was also near a taxi stand, which was helpful when we headed to the airport with all our luggage.

    Check out this Paris neighborhood guide to figure out where to stay.

    KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN PARIS

    We found that almost every restaurant we visited assumed we’d want a hamburger and french fries for our 3-year-old. This was a bit frustrating as our son usually tries new foods and doesn’t eat hamburgers at home.

    But, once it was offered, he seemed to think that was his only choice, and he primarily just ate french fries.

    I’d recommend sharing whatever you order with your preschoolers if they want to taste new foods.

    We found fresh squeezed orange juice (at a range of prices) at almost every cafe and restaurant, and our 3-year-old loved it. You can squeeze it yourself at Monoprix for a fraction of the price and drink it at your flat.

    NURSING A BABY IN PARIS

    I wasn’t sure about the reaction I’d get nursing my 6-month-old son in public. I had heard that it’s unusual to see French women nursing their babies (and I never saw anyone else breastfeeding in Paris.)

    I’m usually pretty discrete, so I wore nursing tops but didn’t use a nursing cover. I didn’t get any weird looks and felt comfortable nursing on the Paris Metro, cafes/restaurants, and parks.

    PACK YOUR OWN FORMULA AND BABY FOOD

    My youngest son is breastfed, but I got the stomach flu early in the entire trip, and my milk supply dropped.

    Thankfully, I had brought some formula with me to help supplement. When we ran out, we checked the supermarket for more and were surprised only to find flavored formula (chocolate or vanilla.)

    I was also shocked to find baby food pouches that were 5x more expensive than the U.S.

    I had been hoping to try French food for my baby, but at those prices, I refrained. I’d recommend packing your own formula and baby food.

    BRING A LIGHTWEIGHT STROLLER

    We were really 50/50 on whether to bring a stroller to Paris. We usually wear our baby in a carrier and our 3-year-old has no problem walking around all day.

    However, my husband and I both were glad to have it.

    After walking all over Madrid and Barcelona, our 3-year-old was tired and needed breaks in the stroller.

    Plus, he was able to nap while we were out and about. Carrying the stroller up and down the Metro stairs was a bit cumbersome, but we made sure to keep the stroller storage area empty so we could quickly fold it up.

    When we went shopping, it was great to load our bags on the stroller and then taxi back to our flat.

    Many restaurants also held our stroller at the front or advised us where we could store it while we ate.

    PARIS SOUVENIRS FOR KIDS

    We found that many attractions had a machine of souvenir medallions available for 2 Euro each. Our 3-year-old loved these.

    He not only enjoyed the process of actually buying the medallion, but he loved holding it and looking at the pictures on it. He started looking for the machines everywhere we went, and it was kind of like a fun scavenger hunt.

    I’d also recommend visiting Monoprix for affordable food souvenirs (like cookies, dijon mustard, chocolate, etc.) and Monop’ for fantastic beauty/health items and the cutest baby/children’s clothing.

    POTTY TRAINING IN PARIS

    We had our 3-year-old wear Pull-Ups when we were touring around Paris.

    There were often lines at the bathrooms at attractions (expected), and most restaurant restrooms seemed to be down spiral staircases that took a while to get to with a preschooler.

    By wearing the pull-ups, we saved ourselves from changing our clothes for each outing.

    We didn’t use Pull-Ups for the first half of our trip, and we went through almost all the pants we had brought without having an opportunity to wash/dry them.

    Is Paris with kids a good idea?

    I definitely recommend Paris as a great destination for families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The French people were so nice to us!

    Three days is just not enough to explore. If we had a few more days, we would have spent half a day at Jardin d’Acclimation in Boulogne, got tickets to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, eaten ice cream at Berthilon at Ile Saint Louis, rode The Big Wheel at Place de la Concorde, and taken a Seine boat cruise.

    We didn’t go to museums this trip because we’re hoping to return when the kids are older. This will give us a good excuse!

    Kid-Friendly Tours of Paris

    If you’d like to join an organized Paris tour for kids, here are the ones I suggest:

    Kids and Families Skip-the-Line Private Louvre Tour in Paris

    The best way to experience the famous Louvre Museum in Paris with kids is with a private tour. Choose either a 2 or 3-hour tour with an experienced tour guide. This private tour will be tailored to your family’s interests.

    Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace Day Trip for Families from Paris

    This tour is perfect for families with young children. It’s 3.5 hours long and includes fun activities to keep kids engaged. Plus, you can skip the line. Kids will love exploring the beautiful gardens at Versailles Palace.

    Family Treasure Hunt around Notre-Dame Cathedral

    This fun family tour includes an activity booklet your child will use to unveil the secrets of Notre Dame! It’s a 2 hour tour full of adventure, mystery and archeology!

    Paris by TukTuk offered us a complimentary tour for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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      86 thoughts on “How to Explore Paris with Kids in Just 3 Days”

      1. It;s not easy to travel with kids when they are little, but I always found that being prepared was key. LOTS and LOTS of snacks.

      2. I love Paris! so beautiful! I went there when we lived in England when I was a kid. Great tips! We are going to Cancun for 3 days in June and taking it as a family vacation. Our kiddos are 9, 5, 3 and 3 months so I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes.

      3. Looks like those little guys are loving paris! I know I would! I have always wanted to go to paris and did not know if was so kid friendly for vacation.

      4. It’s one of my dreams to get photos professionally taken when in Paris! It’s too bad you didn’t get photos of it all lite up, but the photos you do have are amazing!

      5. Wow! I’ve never been to Paris, but I plan to visit there one day. I love your pictures. Your experience sounds amazing. I know you had a toddler but he will have memories to cherish forever.

      6. I absolutely love your photos here. I also love the fact you organised a photoshoot while in paris! What an awesome idea. Good to see you can still have fun holidays with small children in tow! My partner and I don’t have babies yet and love to travel the world, so this is reassuring!

        • Yes, you CAN travel with kids! It’s just a different trip. It’s been fun to meander a bit more.

      7. Looks like you all had a trip that you will always remember. What a great age to bring the kids to explore a different culture. There is so much to be learned with travel.

      8. I’ve never really thought about going to Paris with kids, you have to think about a lot more like how much walking there is. I’m glad you had a great time x

      9. Such a great trip. I wish I could take one too in the coming years. Isn’t it sad that you didn’t see anyone breastfeeding? It’s awful that people respect what others would think about them feeding their child than feeding the baby when it needs to be fed and not in the bathroom! rant over lol

      10. Taking a tuktuk is such a smart idea when traveling with little ones. It still gives you a way to see the city without worrying about the kids getting tired to quickly.

      11. What an amazing adventure Marcie! Love all the itinerary details & how need that you tried out Flytographer! I’ve been hearing so much about that service, and it seems like such a great souvenir for a big trip like that!

        • I think I’m hooked on Flytographer! I’m hoping to have that be my big gift each year.

      12. Looks like an amazing trip. My kids (3 and 5) are in a French immersion school and we are planning to take them in the next year. Great tips for the little ones.

        • Awesome! My oldest has been in Mandarin immersion and we’re hoping to head to China in the next couple of years. Learning another language is so beneficial!

      13. What a fun trip and excellent itinerary. I’m glad you embrace traveling with kids rather than shy away from it.

        • Yes! Our kids are getting used to travel and it’s been fun having them explore with us!

      14. The picture with your son and the sailboat is precious. I would have that hanging in my house! You all made lasting memories. Loved being able to read about it.

      15. What a wonderful trip and memories for your family! My friend just came back from Paris with her 2 kids and said that her boys had a blast!

      16. Oooo so many great tips!!! We have been traveling with my daughter since she was a month old. Traveling with kids isn’t as hard as people make it out to be.

      17. I have never traveled to Paris with a baby. I think it’s great that you still get to explore as much as you want with your baby. I love walking tours, they’re a great way to see the city!

      18. What an amazing experience at such a young age! We travel a lot, but mostly cross-country to visit family, and we do a good job exploring our state. We just need to branch out into other countries!

      19. Sounds like you had a jam packed few days in Paris! You got up to lots of lovely things and seemed to have a great time with your little ones. Thanks for the helpful tips!

      20. These are some great tips! Mine are older now, so I wouldn’t have to worry about some of that, but I am really looking forward to whenever I can take them to Europe!!

      21. What a wonderful visit with children. We’ve never been to Paris and having two young daughters, I honestly have put it off on my bucket list for later in life travel. I might start thinking about planning a visit because of the fun you had with your two young children!

      22. Such a fun trip! We went to Paris in March with our 5 year old and had a blast. I’m surprised to hear about the food! We didn’t experience that and they didn’t try to offer us anything special for our daughter. She ate pate and escargot right along with us, without batting an eye! BTW, you should join my FB group (Tiny Globetrotters). Lots of parents on there who travel with little ones and Paris comes up a lot!

        • Thanks! I just requested to join Tiny Globetrotters! I wonder if he was offered hamburgers because our son was 3? He eats pate and foie gras at home and usually eats the same food as us.

      23. Sounds like you had a lovely time!! The idea of travelling with kids really scares me, I haven’t done it before! You make it sound easy though – your photoshoot seems like a lovely idea too so keep those memories!

      24. Great tips. I really liked how you guys chose to ride the carousel instead of wait in the cold for something your kids might not enjoy as much. More people should just do that in general. Also, crazy about the food, how they always wanted to give the kids Hamburgers, I definitely think that sharing would be the way to do.

        Great tips!

      25. I don’t have children and have been traveling as a solo traveler for years, but a few years ago when I got married my travel changed a bit. My wife has adult children, but now we need to make accomodations to take in consideration little kids because she has several young children. It has been different for me but rewarding at the same time. I will certainly put these tips to use. Also, all of you look so happy in all of the photos.

      26. What a wonderful trip! I love that you took the kids. I think starting them off traveling young benefits them in so many ways. They look like they had so much fun. It makes me want to start planning my Paris trip. Thanks for all the helpful info.

      27. This post brought up two really conflicting emotions. Firstly, as a child, and a very young one at that, Paris was the first trip I went on and while I can remember very little of it, my parents still speak of it very fondly and how much of a good time we all had there. Now, as a part of one young child, I am in awe of how tackle the city with two! Some great snaps though and the little one is très mignon!

        • That’s so awesome that your parents traveled with you! It’s a different mindset traveling with little ones, but we’ve made so many fond memories ourselves!

      28. First of all its awesome how you manage you toddler and infant and managed to roam about Paris for 3 days! The view of the Eiffel from Arc de Tromphe and your toddler’s expression is just wow!

      29. Aw I love how you travel with your family! My love for travel was born from my parents carting me around when I was as young as 4 years old. Actually my earliest travel memory was at 4 years old in Paris with my family 🙂

        So this post was so nostalgic!

        • Aw! That’s so cool that you remember Paris when you were 4 years old! Such a different experience as an adult, I bet!

      30. Great guide! And a lot of things I’d not even considered. I can’t imagine only being able to get flavored formula (don’t think I know a single mum who uses flavored!) and I’m glad to hear that nursing in public isn’t a problem. That’s always a good one to know in a new country/city.
        It sounds like you all had a great time. The medallions seem like a brilliant idea for little ones as they do love their souvenirs! I think I would be as irritated as you at people assuming that toddlers only eat burgers and fries – Paris is/was known for its fantastic foods so I think it’s a real shame if you get ‘forced’ to exclude children from that aspect of the trip.

        • Yes! We must come across as “burger and fries” tourists. Not sure how to combat that in the future. But, we’ll be sure to speak up and order the foie gras!

      31. Seeing Paris by tuk tuk sounds like a unique experience – the kids much have loved it! Jardin du Luxembourg is one of my favourite places as well – sounds like your family had a great trip!

      32. This sounds like an amazing trip! I would love to visit Paris and I’m sure my son would love it too! I really like you laid everything out and provided concrete suggestions for daily activities. Super helpful to anyone planning a similar trip!

        • Thanks! I love creating a plan when I travel with my kids. We can always deviate from it, but I like to know there IS a plan just in case 🙂

      33. Looks like a great trip! I’ve never been to Boulogne but sounds like something I should add to my next trip. It’s always fun to see where the locals actually live! PS that pic of the kids in their berets is too cute!

        • Hahaha! My friend insisted I order them since they were so cheap on Amazon. Both my kiddos wanted to wear them all the time 🙂

      34. What a precious trip! Paris looks amazing from your point of view and its amazing how you can balance travel and family so well!

      35. What a great read. It fascinates me to read about travelling mums. I am not a mum myself but often read posts about it. I think that it is a great thing to do. If I ever have kids, I want to show them the world too. It’s the best education for sure.
        You’re are incredible and you look like a truly happy family. Keep rocking

        • Thanks so much for your kind words! It really is the best education no matter where you go!

      36. We’re going to Paris for 3 days this summer so this was a very useful itinerary for me even though I don’t have any kids 🙂 I’m very excited!!

        • Yay! It’s pretty universal, I just added in very kid-specific things to look for. Have the best time ever!

      37. Wow, what a wonderful, thorough post! I commend you for being so brave and taking your littles to Paris! I hope to have grand adventures with my kids soon.

      38. This looks like such an amazing adventure! Makes me *almost* feel like we could plan a destination vacation with our kids. Loved reading about your trip!

        • Hahaha! Sometimes it’s good to test drive somewhere closer just to see how your family travels.

      39. Never knew they have tuk tuk in Paris, so cute! Your itinerary sound amazing and relaxing at the same time.

      40. This looks like it was so much fun! Glad you had a great time, I think you are so brave for traveling with two little ones!

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