Ideas for family outings in Paris
Visiting monuments or emblematic places can sometimes be boring for children. But that doesn’t mean that the family has to miss out on some great discoveries. The B55 hotel offers you several ideas for family outings in Paris, to make the most of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Family outings in Paris by night
When night falls, the city of Paris takes on a whole new look. The capital lights up and fascinates young and old alike. To enjoy this unique atmosphere, the panoramic night bus is an experience that will put stars in your eyes.
You will discover the most beautiful monuments, during an exceptional Parisian evening, surrounded by your family. All these places, dressed in their light clothes, will offer you a breathtaking show. You will discover the Louvre pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, or the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, as you have never seen them before.
Sailing on the Seine in a bateau-mouche
If a cruise on a bateau-mouche is the very symbol of a romantic stroll, it is also a great idea for a family outing. You can visit the most beautiful places in Paris without having to walk for hours. It is the ideal solution to discover Paris with children who tire quickly, and to avoid crowded public transport.
You’ll have a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, the Jardin des Plantes, the Pont Alexandre III and the Place de la Concorde, all in the peaceful and comfortable setting of a bateau-mouche sailing along the Seine.
Discover Paris from above
Do you want to put stars in the eyes of your whole family ? Surprise them by offering them to discover the City of Light from the air. Take your loved ones on a flight over Paris, thanks to virtual reality.
You’ll have a unique view of the capital’s greatest monuments, and can get as close as possible to the tip of the Eiffel Tower or the Obelisk. This is an opportunity to walk quickly along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, all with a 360° view. Children and adults alike are sure to be seduced by this innovative fun experience. So put on your virtual reality helmets and discover the splendours of Paris, filmed by drones.
Which museums to visit in Paris with your family?
Family outings in Paris can be opportunities to introduce children to culture. The city is full of museums that are more or less adapted to young people. Here are those that are sure to appeal to your children.
- The Grévin Museum: this is a museum that the whole family will enjoy. The many wax statues present in the museum, and staged, will be an opportunity to take original selfies. Sportsmen and women, singers, comedians, actors and historical figures are all represented with stunning realism.
- La cité des Sciences: enjoy a fun interlude in the world of science, thanks to the experiments and workshops offered by the cité des Sciences. The activities, accessible from the age of 2, will be an opportunity for the youngest to learn while having fun. As for the older ones, fun is guaranteed too!
- The National Museum of Natural History: what child is not fascinated by animals or the evolution of human beings? Take a trip to the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, the menagerie and the large greenhouses, for hours of fascinating and amusing discoveries. Also take advantage of your visit to the 5th arrondissement of Paris to stroll through the Jardin des Plantes.
- The museum of magic: your children are amazed by a magic trick? The museum of magic, with its 7 rooms, houses everything related to prestidigitation, illusion and magic, to the delight of young and old.
Who said that visiting Paris was boring for children ? With our ideas for family outings in Paris, we’ll prove you otherwise !
