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Paris would not be Paris without the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame, the Sacré-Coeur, Disneyland Paris… City of museums, of lights or of love, for many people the French capital is the most beautiful city in the world. Palaces, churches, museums and parks; the countless monuments – evidence of a fantastic history; its magnificent bridges on the river Seine offering breathtaking views; the varied nature of its many arrondissements (‘quarters’) – all contribute to this well-deserved reputation.
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Paris.
Novotel Paris Les Halles
Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon
Novotel Paris Vaugirard
Novotel Marne la Vallée Le Collégien
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Paris.
Novotel Paris Les Halles
Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon
Novotel Paris Vaugirard
Novotel Marne la Vallée Le Collégien
4 300
4,300m long, the Rue de Vaugirard is the longest in Paris. It’s supposed to have been an ancient Roman road.
484 000
Paris has more trees than most European capitals: 484,000 (300,000 of which are in the Bois de Boulogne and Vincennes).
80 000
‘Biset’ pigeons are the most common in Paris: their population is estimated at 80,000, which is one bird per 25 inhabitants. They’re part of the urban landscape.
Museums and exhibitions
Grévin Museum
Be a star among stars: visit the wax figures of the Musée Grévin, from Louis XIV to Nicolas Sarkozy, from Lara Croft to Céline Dion. Have your photo taken with all your favourite stars, or great names from history, then go for a dizzying experience in the Palais des Mirages.
10, boulevard Montmartre – Tel: (+33) 1 47 70 85 05
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6.30pm; Saturdays and Sundays, Bank Holidays and school holidays, from 10am to 7pm
Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie (City of Sciences and Industry)
For everyone from 0 to 99 years old! Make discoveries, be entertained, have your questions answered, even listen to poetry: the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie – with its Géode dome, Children’s City, City of Trades, City of Health, and Planetarium – is the ideal place for the whole family. There are so many gems that it’s best to plan your visit beforehand so you don’t miss anything. Take time out during your day in the relaxing La Villette Gardens.
30, Avenue Corentin Cariou – Tel: (+33) 1 40 05 70 00
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm; and on Sundays from 10am to 7pm
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (Natural History Museum)
Ever seen the skeleton of a whale? How does the wing of a bird work? What secrets lie under the oceans? All these questions can be answered on a visit to the MNHN. From hippos to narwhals, plus extinct species such as gigantic dinosaurs and mammoths, with over 1,000 skeletons on display. A favourite of children and parents alike!
Jardin des Plantes, 2, rue Buffon – Tel: (+33) 1 40 79 56 01
Open every day from 10am to 5pm – closed on Tuesdays
Be a star among stars: visit the wax figures of the Musée Grévin, from Louis XIV to Nicolas Sarkozy, from Lara Croft to Céline Dion. Have your photo taken with all your favourite stars, or great names from history, then go for a dizzying experience in the Palais des Mirages.
10, boulevard Montmartre – Tel: (+33) 1 47 70 85 05
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6.30pm; Saturdays and Sundays, Bank Holidays and school holidays, from 10am to 7pm
Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie (City of Sciences and Industry)
For everyone from 0 to 99 years old! Make discoveries, be entertained, have your questions answered, even listen to poetry: the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie – with its Géode dome, Children’s City, City of Trades, City of Health, and Planetarium – is the ideal place for the whole family. There are so many gems that it’s best to plan your visit beforehand so you don’t miss anything. Take time out during your day in the relaxing La Villette Gardens.
30, Avenue Corentin Cariou – Tel: (+33) 1 40 05 70 00
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm; and on Sundays from 10am to 7pm
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (Natural History Museum)
Ever seen the skeleton of a whale? How does the wing of a bird work? What secrets lie under the oceans? All these questions can be answered on a visit to the MNHN. From hippos to narwhals, plus extinct species such as gigantic dinosaurs and mammoths, with over 1,000 skeletons on display. A favourite of children and parents alike!
Jardin des Plantes, 2, rue Buffon – Tel: (+33) 1 40 79 56 01
Open every day from 10am to 5pm – closed on Tuesdays
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Cinéaqua de Paris
A mega-aquarium with 43 huge tanks, including the longest in France (33 metres long), cinemas showing cartoons and fascinating documentaries, shows such as the Aqua Magic show, exhibitions: Cinéaqua, in the Trocadéro gardens, is unmissable for those who love the sea and its inhabitants. The whole family can discover 11 areas of the world with sharks, fish that have mastered the art of camouflage, and the popular Bassin des Caresses (stroking tank). You’ll also learn about the challenges that face us in preserving the oceans.
Jardins du Trocadéro – Tel: (+33) 1 40 69 23 23
Open every day from 10am to 8pm
André Citroën Park
The superb lawns of the Parc André Citroen are right on the banks of the Seine. Playgrounds for children, and peace and quiet for parents who can chill out between the White, Black, Metamorphosis and Shadow Gardens. And if the weather’s fine you can go up in a balloon for a unique view over Paris.
Parc André Citroën
Le Jardin d’Acclimatation
This magical park in the western part of the city opened in 1860. At the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, it features an excellent funfair with rides and sideshows, a zoo with an aviary and farm, gardens for picnics, and a theatre. Workshops are held regularly for children and for parents so the whole family can revisit the days of their youth.
Bois de Boulogne – Tel: (+33) 1 40 67 90 82
Open from 10am to 7pm (May to September) and from 10am to 6pm (October to April)
A mega-aquarium with 43 huge tanks, including the longest in France (33 metres long), cinemas showing cartoons and fascinating documentaries, shows such as the Aqua Magic show, exhibitions: Cinéaqua, in the Trocadéro gardens, is unmissable for those who love the sea and its inhabitants. The whole family can discover 11 areas of the world with sharks, fish that have mastered the art of camouflage, and the popular Bassin des Caresses (stroking tank). You’ll also learn about the challenges that face us in preserving the oceans.
Jardins du Trocadéro – Tel: (+33) 1 40 69 23 23
Open every day from 10am to 8pm
André Citroën Park
The superb lawns of the Parc André Citroen are right on the banks of the Seine. Playgrounds for children, and peace and quiet for parents who can chill out between the White, Black, Metamorphosis and Shadow Gardens. And if the weather’s fine you can go up in a balloon for a unique view over Paris.
Parc André Citroën
Le Jardin d’Acclimatation
This magical park in the western part of the city opened in 1860. At the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, it features an excellent funfair with rides and sideshows, a zoo with an aviary and farm, gardens for picnics, and a theatre. Workshops are held regularly for children and for parents so the whole family can revisit the days of their youth.
Bois de Boulogne – Tel: (+33) 1 40 67 90 82
Open from 10am to 7pm (May to September) and from 10am to 6pm (October to April)
Kids' voyage's special treats
Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (Air and Space Museum)
Air Force planes, planes for aerobatics, records, rockets and satellites, balloons and early flying machines, Concorde, Boeing 747 (that you can explore from cabin to hold), a scale model of the Mirage F1: the MAE in Le Bourget, close to Paris, is the place for anyone with a love of the clouds or the stars. From aviation pioneers in their bizarre machines to the latest technology craft that are sent into space, the whole family will take off to a world of adventure.
Avenue du 8 mai 1945, Le Bourget – Tel: (+33) 1 49 92 70 62
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (April to September) and from 10am to 5pm (October to March)
Musée de la Contrefaçon (Museum of Forgeries)
Real or fake ? Original or replica ? This unique museum was created in order to fight the counterfeiters and make people aware of imitations. Around 350 items are on display to take the whole family on a trip through the dark world of forgery. Everything’s covered, from works of art to perfumes to clothing and everyday products. You’ll enjoy taking the museum’s challenge and trying to spot the differences but beware: these exhibits are designed to deceive!
16, rue de la Faisanderie – Tel: (+33) 1 56 26 14 00
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2pm to 5.30pm
La Ferme de Paris – Paris’s Farm
Located in the Bois de Vincennes, this is a real farm with true educational value. Ideal for a ‘day in the country’ with the family, it gives young and old a better understanding of life on a farm, farm animals, the origin of the produce we eat every day, and issues of food safety. New-born animals, harvesting, shearing – a real hands-on experience and a guaranteed change of scenery!
Route du Pesage – Tel: (+33) 1 43 28 47 23
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1.30pm to 6.30pm (July, August and spring) and from 1.30pm to 5pm (October to March)
Air Force planes, planes for aerobatics, records, rockets and satellites, balloons and early flying machines, Concorde, Boeing 747 (that you can explore from cabin to hold), a scale model of the Mirage F1: the MAE in Le Bourget, close to Paris, is the place for anyone with a love of the clouds or the stars. From aviation pioneers in their bizarre machines to the latest technology craft that are sent into space, the whole family will take off to a world of adventure.
Avenue du 8 mai 1945, Le Bourget – Tel: (+33) 1 49 92 70 62
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (April to September) and from 10am to 5pm (October to March)
Musée de la Contrefaçon (Museum of Forgeries)
Real or fake ? Original or replica ? This unique museum was created in order to fight the counterfeiters and make people aware of imitations. Around 350 items are on display to take the whole family on a trip through the dark world of forgery. Everything’s covered, from works of art to perfumes to clothing and everyday products. You’ll enjoy taking the museum’s challenge and trying to spot the differences but beware: these exhibits are designed to deceive!
16, rue de la Faisanderie – Tel: (+33) 1 56 26 14 00
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2pm to 5.30pm
La Ferme de Paris – Paris’s Farm
Located in the Bois de Vincennes, this is a real farm with true educational value. Ideal for a ‘day in the country’ with the family, it gives young and old a better understanding of life on a farm, farm animals, the origin of the produce we eat every day, and issues of food safety. New-born animals, harvesting, shearing – a real hands-on experience and a guaranteed change of scenery!
Route du Pesage – Tel: (+33) 1 43 28 47 23
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1.30pm to 6.30pm (July, August and spring) and from 1.30pm to 5pm (October to March)
Some good places for a family meal
Le Hublot - Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Covering the whole of the Cité des Sciences can be tiring. Le Hublot (‘the Porthole’) is close by and welcomes you with its friendly atmosphere and simple cuisine including both salads and hot dishes. A welcome break!
30, avenue Corentin Cariou – Tel: (+33) 1 40 05 70 00
From Tuesday to Sunday from noon onwards
Crêperie Suzette
A real taste of Brittany in the middle of a shopping area called Le Marais (the Marsh!). Their sweet and savoury pancakes, with some very original toppings, are among the best in Paris. Advance booking is necessary.
24, rue des Francs Bourgeois – Tel: (+33) 1 42 72 46 16
Open every day from 11.30am to 11pm
Le Bar à Chocolat – Mauboussin
Opened in 2007 on the Champs-Elysées, this chocolate bar is on the third floor of the Maison Mauboussin, a famous Paris jewellers. A very select place offering chocolate in many different and original guises. You can even create your own milk drinks!
66, avenue des Champs-Elysées – Tel: (+33) 1 42 56 03 42
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7.30pm
KIDS’VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels in Paris wish you an excellent stay.
Covering the whole of the Cité des Sciences can be tiring. Le Hublot (‘the Porthole’) is close by and welcomes you with its friendly atmosphere and simple cuisine including both salads and hot dishes. A welcome break!
30, avenue Corentin Cariou – Tel: (+33) 1 40 05 70 00
From Tuesday to Sunday from noon onwards
Crêperie Suzette
A real taste of Brittany in the middle of a shopping area called Le Marais (the Marsh!). Their sweet and savoury pancakes, with some very original toppings, are among the best in Paris. Advance booking is necessary.
24, rue des Francs Bourgeois – Tel: (+33) 1 42 72 46 16
Open every day from 11.30am to 11pm
Le Bar à Chocolat – Mauboussin
Opened in 2007 on the Champs-Elysées, this chocolate bar is on the third floor of the Maison Mauboussin, a famous Paris jewellers. A very select place offering chocolate in many different and original guises. You can even create your own milk drinks!
66, avenue des Champs-Elysées – Tel: (+33) 1 42 56 03 42
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7.30pm
KIDS’VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels in Paris wish you an excellent stay.