Before my daughter came along, I rarely thought about whether Paris was child-friendly or not, especially for parents with infants. It took having my little […]
Visiting Paris With a Baby or Toddler: Our Top Survival Tips
Paris With Kids
Paris’ Natural History Museum is Essential (With or Without Children)
The Paris Museum of Natural History’s historic displays have been revamped for 21st-century audiences. Courtney Traub/All rights reserved […]
The Musée Grévin (Paris Wax Museum): A Full Guide
It may not enjoy the global fame of Madame Tussaud’s in London, but the Paris-based wax museum known as Musée Grévin is certainly of the […]
The Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris’ Old-World Amusement Park
An idyllic “garden” designed especially for kids, the Jardin d’Acclimatation was Paris’ first amusement park, opened by the Emperor Napoleon III in 1860 at the sprawling Bois de Boulogne. The 49-acre […]
Most Beautiful Parks & Gardens in Paris (and a Bit of History)
Compared to London, Madrid, and other European capitals, Paris isn’t an especially “green” city. Only 9.5% of the capital is currently consecrated to parks and […]
5 Great Museums for Kids in Paris: Family-Friendly Collections
I often get e-mails from parents asking how to keep their young ones stimulated and happy in the French capital. And while it’s a city […]
Christmas in Paris: Magical & Festive Things to Do in 2025
Christmas lights and decorations in Paris bring warm light to the cold nights. Rachel Naismith/All rights reserved […]
Where to Taste Some of the Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Paris?
A small confession: I’m not someone you can really trust with a pint of decent ice cream left in the freezer. If it’s there, it’s […]
Inside the 104 (Cent-Quatre), a Vibrant Art Hub in Paris
The 104 (Le Cent Quatre), a vast communal art center in Paris’ 19th arrondissement, isn’t really a place most tourists know about– which is one […]
Why Paris’ Quirky Parc de la Villette is Worth a Visit
One place in Paris where you aren’t likely to see as many tourists wandering around? The sprawling, quirky, modern complex in the far northeast known […]
