Discover Paris’s 200 best spots for a Families with Teens' trip

This science and industry museum in the Parc de la Villette offers permanent and temporary exhibitions covering space, health, environment and critical thinking, alongside a planetarium and the Géode cinema. Dedicated Cité des enfants areas let younger visitors explore science through play, while events, VR experiences and conferences round out the programme.

Open Tuesday to Sunday.

Part of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris's 5th arrondissement, this gallery displays taxidermied animals, from an African wildlife caravan to marine and endangered species, illustrating the history of life on Earth. Modern lighting and design frame the historic building, blending science with storytelling.

Open daily except Tuesdays, it suits families, school groups and visitors with accessibility needs.

This is the entry point to the Eiffel Tower, where visitors can purchase tickets and access the first and second floors or the summit by elevator or stairs. Expect queues, especially in high season, though evening visits offer a calmer atmosphere.

The site also includes restaurants, a champagne bar, and event spaces such as the Salle Gustave Eiffel.

The Eiffel Tower rises above Paris with a ground-level parvis, a 2nd floor at 154m and a summit at 276m, each offering different views of the city. Visitors can ascend by elevator or stairs, with tickets sold for various levels and combinations.

Onsite dining includes the Madame Brasserie and a champagne bar, plus a boutique selling official souvenirs. Evening visits offer a quieter atmosphere with shorter queues.

Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower remains the defining symbol of Paris and one of the most visited monuments in the world. This ticket gives access to either the 2nd floor, with sweeping city views, or all the way to the summit, weather permitting, and reviewers consistently praise the guided assistance included with the ticket.

Arkose Nation offers the same long daily hours and welcoming approach as its sister locations across Paris, with an attached shop stocking climbing gear from brands like Mad Rock. It's a solid option for climbers looking for a session in the eastern part of the city.

EGP 18 is a well-equipped, free-to-use skate park near Porte de la Chapelle, popular with local skaters and BMX riders. Reviewers highlight that it's genuinely free to enter and use, with protective gear available to borrow for those who need it.

Climb Up Porte d'Italie is one of the larger climbing gyms in southern Paris, with reviewers consistently rating it among their favorites in the city for its space, route variety, and welcoming atmosphere. Long daily hours make it easy to fit a session into most schedules.

Climbing District Saint-Lazare offers indoor climbing walls in a convenient, central location near Saint-Lazare, drawing both regular climbers and curious first-timers who stumbled onto it. Reviewers highlight approachable staff who make the sport accessible to newcomers.

The area beneath the Palais de Tokyo has become one of Paris's most iconic informal skate spots, its smooth concrete domes and ledges drawing skaters from across the city and beyond. It sits right next to the museum itself, making it easy to combine a skate session with an art visit.

Arkose Montmartre is part of a well-regarded Paris bouldering gym chain, with this location's long daily hours making it easy to fit in a session before or after exploring the neighborhood. Reviewers note it can get crowded at peak times but consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff.

Batman Escape Paris offers an immersive, superhero-themed escape room near the Cité des Sciences, with reviewers praising both the game design and the friendly staff. It's a fun option for groups or families looking for an interactive activity beyond the usual sightseeing.

This museum traces the history of technology and invention through collections spanning scientific instruments, materials, construction, communication, energy, mechanics and transport. Highlights include an automata theater and objects like Ader's early airplane.

Housed partly within a former priory church, it combines historical architecture with hands-on exhibits, guided tours and workshops for children and families.

La Géode is a striking mirrored sphere housing an IMAX cinema with a 180° dome screen, part of the Pathé network. It shows documentary-style films with immersive visuals and powerful sound, covering topics like nature and science.

The distinctive geodesic structure is notable on its own, making it a landmark within the Cité des Sciences complex. Ticket prices and picture quality draw mixed reactions from visitors.

Housed in a converted 19th-century foundry, this Culturespaces venue opened in 2018 as a digital art centre. Large-scale projections cover the walls, floor and ceiling, immersing visitors in works by artists such as Van Gogh alongside contemporary digital creations.

A rotating programme includes different shows on different days, plus a children's workshop space and a bookshop-boutique.

Science Experiences offers hands-on exhibits and virtual reality activities aimed at both kids and adults, set within the Bercy Village shopping and leisure complex. Reviewers frequently mention it as a hit with children, with the VR experience singled out as a highlight.

The Champ-de-Mars was originally a parade ground for the adjacent military academy before becoming the public park it is today, hosting the 1889 and 1900 World's Fairs along with countless picnics and gatherings at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. It remains one of the best free spots in Paris to sit, picnic, and watch the tower, especially as it lights up at night.

Vertical'Art Chevaleret offers a solid range of bouldering routes in a compact but well-used space in the eastern 13th arrondissement. Reviewers praise the creativity of the route-setting, while noting the gym itself is on the smaller side compared to some of the larger Paris climbing venues.

Parc de la Villette combines green spaces with themed gardens, sports facilities and a small farm for visitors to explore. The site hosts a varied cultural program including theatre, dance, circus and music performances, plus a free open-air cinema season each summer and the annual Jazz à la Villette festival.

Free guided weekend tours cover the park's gardens, architecture and history. A dedicated children's area, Little Villette, adds family-friendly activities.

Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Gothic cathedral known for its sculpted portals, stained-glass windows, and towers overlooking the Seine. It houses relics including the Crown of Thorns and a treasury of tapestries, icons, and liturgical art.

Visitors can attend Mass, explore the nave and chapels, or view exhibits on its architecture and history.

A guided bike tour through Paris covering major landmarks such as the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. A local guide shares historical context throughout the roughly 3-hour ride.

Standing at Place de l'Étoile, the Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought for France and shelters the tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath its sculpted arch. Visitors climb 284 steps to a rooftop terrace for panoramic views over the Champs-Élysées and the city.

The monument also features sculpted groups on its facade and hosts guided tours, family-oriented activities, and workshops.

A relaxed one-hour boat cruise along the Seine, departing right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Passengers glide past landmarks including Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville, with optional audio commentary in 14 languages via an interactive web app.

Departures run every 30-60 minutes depending on season.

Place du Trocadéro sits atop the Chaillot hill, flanked by the twin wings of the Palais de Chaillot. The square opens onto terraces overlooking the Jardins du Trocadéro, with tiered fountains cascading down toward the Seine and the Eiffel Tower beyond.

It draws visitors for photographs and views, with street performers and vendors often present, and serves as a starting point for walks through the surrounding gardens.

Musée Grévin displays wax figures spanning film stars, musicians, athletes, politicians and historical figures across themed rooms. Visitors can pose alongside likenesses of chefs, TV personalities and fictional characters, with immersive sets recreating iconic scenes.

The museum also hosts temporary additions tied to current pop-culture figures, making each visit slightly different.

Completed in 1919, this Romano-Byzantine basilica sits atop the Montmartre hill and is known for its striking white dome and travertine stone facade. Inside, visitors find an ornate choir mosaic, chapels, stained glass, and the Savoyarde bell, alongside an active community offering daily Mass, confession, and continuous adoration.

Its terrace and dome offer panoramic views over the city.

The Louvre occupies a former royal residence along the Seine, displaying tens of thousands of artworks and artifacts spanning ancient civilizations to the 19th century. Its collection includes the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The museum's modern glass pyramid entrance, added in 1989, has become a landmark in its own right.

Spread over 7,000m² in Paris, Aquaboulevard offers wave pools, waterfalls, geysers, water cannons, family rafting and 11 slides, including a wake box, with water kept at 29°C year-round. Outdoor sand-lined areas open in summer, and the park also runs swim lessons for children, baby-swim classes, and adult aqua fitness activities like aqua jogging and aqua pilates.

Birthday parties and pool parties can also be organized on site.

This guided visit provides entry to the Louvre along with an introduction to its permanent collections, from ancient antiquities to European masterpieces. A guide leads visitors through key galleries, offering context on the museum's history and highlighted works.

Guided tours are also available through temporary exhibitions. Reservation is required, and is mandatory for all visitors between 1 July and 31 August 2026.

Billed as the world's largest balloon, this helium-filled captive balloon rises to 150 metres above Parc André Citroën, carrying up to 30 passengers on a roughly ten-minute flight. Besides sightseeing, it doubles as a flying laboratory measuring greenhouse gases and air pollutants with scientific partners.

Flights depend on weather conditions and run daily without reservation; tickets are bought on-site.