Paris With Kids 2nd Edition (Open Road Travel Guides)

You're going to Paris? And taking the kids? No problem - Paris with Kids offers a pro's insider tips for reconciling the adult, romantic side of Paris with the city's kid-friendly, adventurous aspects. The author presents a wealth of advice on how to plan a family visit to Paris, and how to have a blast while you're there. It shows how to enliven the tourist experience of Paris for youngsters: sending them searching for gargoyles, tracing the Secret of the Sorcerer's Stone in the Marais, and of course stopping by EuroDisney and the Eiffel Tower. There are countless anecdotes relating the people, events, and legends that make up the story of Paris.

Paris With Kids also features kid-tested recommendations for family-friendly hotels and restaurants, both in Paris and on day-trips outside the city. We include where to shop with kids for food, clothing, toys, English-language books, and other souvenirs; we offer our favorite playgrounds, green spaces, and amusement parks, suggestions for sports activities, and where to see magic shows, ride in a hot-air balloon, find kids' gourmet cooking classes, and how to make museums fun and enjoyable for the little ones.

I've always been surprised by how many people say to me, "You're going to Paris, and taking the kids?". To them, Paris conjures up images of beauty and romance, not strollers and teddy bears. But the truth is Paris is a great family travel destination. There are countless ways to ensure travel fun for visitors young and old:

Join Harry Potter in tracking the Secret of the Sorcerer's Stone through the historic, Marais neighborhood.

Race miniature sailboats in the Luxembourg Gardens.

Look for the Phantom of the Opera on a tour of Paris' Opera House.

Admire Monet's Water Lilies like the storybook character, Linnea.

Have lunch on the Eiffel Tower.

See a magic show at the Museum of Magic.

Watch live horse demonstrations in the royal stables of the Chantilly Palace.

Pick out pastries from Queen Marie Antoinette’s favorite bakery.

Explore the underground labyrinth of Paris' Catacombs.

These are just a few ideas. Many more are described in the pages of this book, along with tips for making museums fun, great places to eat and sleep, and practical suggestions for planning your trip. So what are you waiting for? Isn't it time you discovered Paris With Kids?