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Disneyland Resort Paris Formerly
known as Euro-Disneyland, the French offspring of America’s favourite
theme park is a clone of its parent, and has now been joined by the Walt
Disney Studios complex. Both have big queues, so arrive early. There
are rides for children of all ages and most adults are equally enchanted . Parc de la Villette One
of the city’s top children’s attractions, with activities for all ages.
The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, a high-tech hands-on science
museum, gets star billing, while the Cité des Enfants is a science and
nature attraction for younger children. Kids also love the Argonaute, a
real submarine that voyaged around the world 10 times, the Géode with
its IMAX screen and the futuristic outdoor playground .
Parc de la Villette
Eiffel Tower A trip to the top is one of the most memorable activities for children in Paris. Grande Galerie de l’Evolution The
most exciting and imaginatively designed display in the Natural History
Museum is the Great Gallery of Evolution. Elephants, giraffes and other
stuffed animals rise out of a recreated savannah, a huge whale skeleton
hangs from the ceiling, while special lighting displays help tell the
story of the development of life on earth. Nature workshops are also
held for children under 12 . Musée de la Curiosité et de la Magie Kids
are enchanted by this museum of magic, located in the atmospheric
cellars of the former home of the Marquis de Sade. Magicians conjure up
hourly shows involving optical illusions, card tricks and lots of
audience participation. The exhibits include fun-house mirrors and
memorabilia from master magicians such as Houdini (1874–1926). Parc Astérix Dozens
of attractions including Europe’s longest roller coaster, an adventure
playground and a replica of Albert Uderzo’s original comic book village. Plailly, 60128 RER B to Roissy CDG1, then shuttle from bus stop A3 08 26 30 10 40 Open Apr–mid-Oct: 10am–6pm Mon–Fri, 9:30am–7pm Sat–Sun Admission charge
www.parcasterix.fr
Jardin d’Acclimatation An amusement park tucked away at the north end of the Bois de Boulogne,
with roller coasters, pony rides, puppet shows and two children’s
museums. On Wednesday and weekend afternoons, journey here on “le Petit
Train”, a steam train from Porte Maillot.
Jardin d’Acclimatation
Grévin This
waxworks museum was founded in 1882. Kids will get most enjoyment from
seeing celebrities from the world of pop music and film, although there
are also wonderful tableaux from French history. 10 blvd Montmartre, 75009 01 47 70 85 05 Open 10am–6:30pm Mon–Fri, 10am–7pm Sat, Sun & public hols Admission charge
www.grevin.com
Jardin du Luxembourg The
park has tennis courts, puppet shows, donkey rides and a good
playground (for a fee). Perhaps most fun of all for the kids is the
Parisian pastime of sailing miniature boats in the fountain. Jardin du Luxembourg Open daylight–dusk
Parc des Buttes Chaumont The
highest park in Paris is great for a family picnic. Kids love the
suspended bridges, waterfalls, donkey rides and puppet shows.
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