For families

1 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.

Address: Marne-la-Vallée
Transport: RER line A to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy/Disneyland
Opening info: Open Sep-Jun: 9am-8pm daily; Jul-Aug: 9am-11pm daily (Studios Sep-Jun: 9am-6pm daily; Jul-Aug 9am-8pm daily)
www.disneylandparis.com

2 Parc de la Villette

One of the city's top child-ren'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 museum for younger children. Kids also love the Argonaute, a naval museum with a real submarine, the Géode with its IMAX screen and the Cité de la Musique, with musical activities for young people.

Address: 30 ave Corentin-Cariou, 75019
Transport: Metro Porte de Pantin
Phone: 01 40 03 75 75
Opening info: Opening times vary depending on the attraction
www.villette.com

3 Eiffel Tower

A trip to the top is one of the most memorable activities for children in Paris.

Address: Champ-de-Mars, 7e
Phone: 01 44 11 23 23
Opening info: Open: Lift 9:30am-11:45pm daily (last adm for top: 10:30pm) (mid-Jun-1 Sep: 9am-12:45am; last adm for top: 11pm); Stairs 9:30am -6:30pm daily (mid-Jul-1 Sep: 9am-12:30am; last adm midnight)
Admission charge: Admission: €4.00 (stairs); €4.50-€11.50 (lift, depending on level)
www.tour-eiffel.fr

4 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.

Address: 57 rue Cuvier, 75005
Opening info: Pavilions: open 10am-5pm Wed-Mon; Evolution Gallery: open 10am-6pm Wed-Mon
Closing info: Closed 1 May
www.mnhn.fr

5 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).

Address: 11 rue St-Paul, 75004
Phone: 01 42 72 13 26
Opening info: Open 2-7pm Wed, Sat, Sun (daily during school holidays)
Admission charge: Admission charge
www.museedelamagie.com

 

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