Paris & Île-de-France

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is a huge science museum with hands-on exhibits and kids’ zones that make learning about science and technology fun.

Jardin d'Acclimatation is a historic amusement park with playgrounds, rides, animals and green spaces ideal for a relaxed family day outdoors.

Zoo et Parc de Thoiry combines a safari-style animal park with a château and gardens, giving children a memorable wildlife and castle experience in nature.

The Grand Gallery of Evolution fascinates kids with dramatic displays of animals and interactive exhibits that bring the story of life on Earth to life.

Galeries de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée wow children with towering dinosaur skeletons and animal bones that make science feel like an adventure.

The Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology lets kids marvel at sparkling crystals, meteorites and rocks while learning about our planet in a visual way.

The Tropical aquarium is a compact, family-friendly space where children can get close to colorful fish and aquatic creatures from around the world.

Argonaute is a real submarine that kids can explore inside, sparking their imagination about underwater life and naval adventures.

Musée Grévin is a wax museum where children love spotting lifelike figures of celebrities, historical characters and superheroes for fun photo moments.

Château de Vincennes offers impressive medieval towers and ramparts that make history feel like a real-life castle quest for kids.

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte combines a grand castle with beautiful gardens, often hosting family events and candlelit evenings that captivate children.

Château de Rambouillet mixes royal history with vast surrounding parkland, giving families space to explore, picnic and let kids run around.

Le Musée Vivant du Chemin de Fer delights train-loving children with historic locomotives and carriages they can see up close.

The Musée des transports urbains, interurbains et ruraux showcases old trams, buses and vehicles that fascinate kids interested in how people used to travel.

Musée de la Grande Guerre uses large objects, uniforms and immersive displays to help older children understand World War I in a concrete way.

Paris itself is full of family-friendly parks, river cruises, museums and landmarks that can easily fill several days with varied activities for children.

The Rodin Museum offers sculpture-filled gardens where kids can move freely while parents enjoy art in a relaxed, open-air setting.