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The Paris Family Guide
Local tips, favorite places, and ideas for exploring Paris with kids.


October in Paris
What's new at Paris for Kids + Atelier 48 Bonjour from Paris, Paris is back in its rhythm, and so are we. October has arrived, the leaves are turning, and Paris has found its rhythm again. La rentrée seemed to change the city overnight: longer bakery queues, busier terraces, and school gates once again filled with parents, kids, and scooters. September gave us plenty of golden, sunny days too, perfect for being out and about in Paris. Our own season started busy and joy

Paris for Kids
3 hours ago3 min read


La Petite Poste
La Petite Poste is officially open, and more than 100 kids in Paris are ready to meet their pen pals around the world! Real letters. Real language practice. Real connection. Created by Paris for Kids x Drawn Somewhere, our international pen pal program connects kids through real postcards, handwriting, art, language, and a little bit of Paris. Each child is matched one-on-one with a pen pal in Paris and receives original hand-drawn postcards illustrated by Rebekah MacKay of D

Paris for Kids
Sep 91 min read


September Updates
Our most popular family tours and activities; plus what's coming this fall 2026

Paris for Kids
Sep 53 min read


Top 5 Ice Cream Shops in Paris
From luxury parlours to tiny artisanal shops, Paris for Kids' recommendations will guide you to the best ice-cream, sorbet, gelato or frozen yogurt in the city. 1. Berthillon: 29-31 rue saint Louis en l’ile, 75004 Continually ranked as the best ice cream in Paris, you can recognise the Berthillon (pronounced kind of like bear-tee-yone) ice-cream parlour and tearoom from the queues of people outside. The flavours change throughout the seasons, but if it’s available don’t miss

Paris for Kids
Sep 12, 20182 min read


Top 5 Chocolate Shops in Paris
For the finest French chocolate in the city, check out Paris for Kids' recommended top five chocolatiers promised to satisify every craving! 1. Patrick Roger: 3 place de la Madeleine, 75008 // 43 rue des Archives, 75004 https://www.patrickroger.com/ The award-winning and famously quirky chocolate maker Patrick Roger won the title of best French artisan (meilleur ouvrier) in 2000. He is well-known by food connoisseurs like David Lebovitz for his rochers (featuring a contrast

Paris for Kids
Aug 8, 20182 min read
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