The ideal 5 day itinerary for a Paris family vacation

Are you planning a Paris family vacation and you are looking for ideas to make the most of your time in the city? The French capital is a place of romance, food, art, and culture you will inevitably fall in love with, and five days are enough to get a great feel for the city. From visiting the most popular attractions and landmarks to experiencing the French culinary identity with a new blend of flavours, this guideline brings you some exciting family activities in Paris.

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The ideal 5 day itinerary for a Paris family vacation

Day 1 – Disneyland

As one of the best plans to do in Paris with kids, an endless circuit of thrilling rides and long-awaited hugs from Disney favourites are some of the things you can expect at this iconic theme park. However, spending a whole day at Disneyland and ensuring magical memories for your family takes careful planning. That is why it is advisable to decide which rides you would like to try in advance and arrive before the opening time to avoid bottlenecks.

Some of the coolest rides you can try with your kids are Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s a Small World, Space Mountain, Jedi training academy or Big Thunder Mountain. When it comes to lunch, you can try some traditional French cuisine at some restaurants in the park or bring a picnic to save some time to target the most common rides.

The ultimate family holidays in Paris are synonymous with this immersive experience that will appeal to kids and adults alike.

Day 2 – The Eiffel Tower and a boat trip

The list of beautiful places and landmarks to visit in Paris is very long, but you can try your best to see as many as you can. Once the tallest building in the world, the Eiffel Tower is located in the city centre and is a symbol of identity for the French. As one of the most iconic monuments in the world, millions of visitors climb to the third floor to enjoy unbeatable views of the French capital.

After that, you can take a break and enjoy a freshly baked croissant on your way to a boat trip along the glimmering River Seine. Whether sweet or savoury, a croissant is the perfect ready-to-go snack for a busy day. Once you are on the boat, all you need to do is enjoy your family holidays in Paris from the water.

Sightseeing around the heart of the city is a simple yet entertaining plan for a Paris family vacation. Spend a day discovering the Eiffel Tower and some other nice places on a boat.

Day 3 – City museums

Holidays can also be a great opportunity to learn new and interesting things, and Paris is a leading city for this. Over a hundred museums are waiting for you in the French capital. Some of them have free admission, so you can soak up both the classic and latest trends in art, history, or science. If you are travelling to Paris with kids, the famous Louvre Museum, the interactive Cité des Sciences, or the engaging Musé National D’histoire Naturelle are the best places to spend a day.

After an intense educational day with the youngsters, you can snack your day away with a tasty French crêpe. As this traditional pancake can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, whatever time, a crêpe will never disappoint. In addition, kids can make it sweet or savoury and fill it with a wide variety of ingredients such as chocolate, fruit, cheese, vegetables, and many more.

Day 4 – Jardin du Luxembourg and night show at Moulin Rouge

With more than 25 hectares of land where kids can play endlessly, this park is the largest green space in Paris. These beautiful French gardens are the perfect place for a stroll or to sit on a chair beside a fountain while kids play or chill in the sun. Also, you can take a picnic to this picturesque garden to make your family day unforgettable and save some time for later plans.

After a long time in contact with nature at Jardin du Luxembourg, attending a cabaret show at the famous Moulin Rouge is an excellent plan to wrap up your day. A random combination of acrobatics, feathers, and champagne gathers over sixty dances on a stage to offer a unique show. To put the icing on the cake, you can drink an exquisite cocktail made of premium spirits and get some quality rest before embarking on the last day of your Paris family vacation.

Day 5 – Day trip to Versailles

Fancy a day trip from Paris? Pop in and see the famous Château de Versailles. A former royal residence, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the greatest marvels of French art. The beauty of the rooms and the splendour of the landscaped parks and gardens with the lakes and groves make an excursion to Versailles an unparalleled plan for family holidays in Paris. Open during daylight hours, make sure you check out this impressive building as part of your Parisian adventure.

To finish your family vacation, you can head back to town and have a different taste of the rising star food variety at one of the many quality restaurants and bistros around the city. With a large array of gastronomic choices available, the French culinary identity makes traditional dishes a must-do thing in Paris. Choose from classic French onion soup, tasty Ratatouille, Niçoise salad, fresh Tatin pie, famous Coq au vin or yummy quiche and pair with some sweet macarons or a flaky pain au chocolat. Enjoy a superb culinary night with your loved ones to finish a memorable trip.

The abundance of elegant historic monuments and delicious French cuisine have arguably made Paris an exceptional destination for a family trip. You can order these five days as the plans best suit you and your relatives, taking your adventure in the city to a higher level and experiencing a unique Paris family vacation.

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay during your Paris trip, then take a look at our hotels in Paris city centre.

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NH Paris Champs-Elysées

24 Rue de Ponthieu. 75008 Paris

NH Paris Champs-Elysées is located in the 8th arrondissement, a chic neighborhood where many of Paris’s shopping destinations and must-see cultural landmarks are located. Thanks to the hotel’s excellent location, you’ll find that the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde as well as the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the President of the French Republic, are all either within walking distance or within direct metro access.

0.48km Arc de Triomphe
0.9km Place de la Concorde
1.76km Tour Eiffel
3.35km Bateaux Parisien

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NH Paris Gare de l'Est

5 Rue du 8 Mai 1945. 75010 Paris

NH Paris Gare de l’Est is located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, on the right bank of the River Seine. It’s opposite Gare de l’Est train station and is only an eight-minute walk away from Gare du Nord. The hotel sits in a cosmopolitan and multicultural neighborhood, which is also home to two magnificent markets and is known for Canal Saint-Martin, which offers a great number of informal restaurants, hip bars and attractive shops.

0.73km Gare du Nord
3.64km Gare de Lyon
4.9km Gare Montparnasse
4.16km Arc de Triomphe

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NH Paris Opéra Faubourg

49-51 Rue La Fayette. 75009 Paris

NH Paris Opéra Faubourg is locate on Rue La Fayette in the 9th arrondissement (Opéra) of Paris, between Montmartre and the antiquarian district of Drouot. As a result, it’s within walking distance of some of the main tourist attractions in the city. For example, both Opéra Garnier and Galeries Lafayette are only a 15-minute walk from the property. Meanwhile, Boulevard Haussmann, which is home to many high street fashion brands, is just 10 minutes away. Other points of interest, such as the Louvre, Place Vendôme and Sacré-Cœur are within 30 minutes on foot.

3.19km Opéra Bastille
2.89km Arc de Triomphe
2.55km Bateaux Parisien
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The ideal 5 day itinerary for a Paris family vacation

Day 1 – Disneyland

Day 2 – The Eiffel Tower and a boat trip

Day 3 – City museums

Day 4 – Jardin du Luxembourg and night show at Moulin Rouge

Day 5 – Day trip to Versailles

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The ideal 5 day itinerary for a Paris family vacation

Day 1 – Disneyland

Day 2 – The Eiffel Tower and a boat trip

Day 3 – City museums

Day 4 – Jardin du Luxembourg and night show at Moulin Rouge

Day 5 – Day trip to Versailles

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