Family Travel

Paris is a wonderful city with a little one — you just plan the day a bit differently, around naps, snacks and stroller-friendly routes. Here's what to actually do with a baby or toddler, plus the practical tips that make the trip smooth.

The best parks and playgrounds

Green spaces are a toddler's Paris. Start here:

• Jardin du Luxembourg — a big fenced playground, a vintage carousel, pony rides and little sailboats to push around the pond. The classic Paris-with-kids spot.
• Jardin des Tuileries — carousel, pony rides and, in summer, a small funfair. Central, right by the Louvre.
• Jardin d'Acclimatation (Bois de Boulogne) — a gentle amusement park made for young children: small rides, a little train, animals and playgrounds.
• Jardin des Plantes — wide, flat paths for the stroller, a small zoo (the Ménagerie) and a huge natural-history hall of animals kids adore.

Gentle attractions little ones love

• A Seine river cruise — babies are soothed by the movement, toddlers love the boats and bridges, and the boats are stroller-friendly. A stress-free way to "see Paris".
• Cité des Enfants (at the Cité des Sciences, La Villette) — a hands-on discovery space with a dedicated 2–7 area: water play, building, soft zones.
• Champ de Mars, under the Eiffel Tower — room to run, a playground and a carousel; perfect for a picnic while the grown-ups get their tower photo.
• Carousels everywhere — beautiful ones sit by the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur and the Hôtel de Ville; an easy win when energy dips.

Disneyland Paris with a toddler

It's more baby-friendly than people expect: gentle rides (It's a Small World, the carousel, Dumbo), a Baby Care Center for feeding and changing, and "Baby Switch" so both parents can ride while one waits with the little one. Arrive at opening, plan a midday nap back at the hotel, and come back for the evening.

Practical tips that save the day

• Plan around naps. One big morning activity, a proper midday break (a park or the hotel), then something gentle. Don't over-pack the day.
• Changing & feeding. Department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché) and shopping centres have baby rooms; most parks and museums have facilities; cafés are generally welcoming.
• Strollers vs the metro. Many metro stations have stairs and no lift — tough with a buggy. Buses have ramps and are easier, and a private car avoids the lifting entirely.
• Best time to go. Late spring and early autumn are ideal — mild weather and lighter crowds than midsummer.

Getting around — and from the airport

Arriving with a baby, luggage and a stroller is a lot to juggle on a train or in a metro full of stairs. A private transfer gives you a free child seat (baby or booster), room for the buggy, and a door-to-door ride from Paris CDG, Paris Orly or Paris Beauvais straight to your hotel — no lifting, no changes. For a packed day or a trip to Disneyland Paris, a private car keeps everyone comfortable and on schedule.

FAQ

What's the best thing to do in Paris with a toddler? A morning at the Jardin du Luxembourg (playground, carousel, sailboats) followed by a short Seine cruise makes a perfect, low-stress day.

Do you provide baby seats? Yes — baby and booster seats are free on our transfers. Just tell us your children's ages when booking.

Is the Paris metro OK with a stroller? Not always — many stations have stairs and no lift. Buses (with ramps) or a private car are much easier.

Is Disneyland Paris good for babies? Yes — gentle rides, a Baby Care Center and Baby Switch mean even the youngest can enjoy the day.

More ways we can help

Private guided tours of Paris. Prefer to sightsee with your own driver? We offer half-day (4h), full-day (8h) and evening private tours — the icons at your own pace, hotel pick-up included. See our Paris tours.

Book a private driver by the hour. For a custom itinerary, shopping or business, hire a driver by the hour: just tell us your plan via our contact form and we'll arrange it.

Airport & Disneyland transfers. Fixed prices, free child seats, meet & greet. Book your transfer.