PARIS SIGHTSEEING: PARIS FOR FAMILIES

Paris, recognised worldwide as the city of love and passion and of beauty and lights, is not a place instantly associated with family holidays. However, equipped with a Paris Pass and the lowdown on where to go, Paris can also be a wonderful place for family fun.

Paris has many attractions aimed at children, particularly those that have been built over the last 20 years as part of the grand projects of museum development. There is also plenty to keep the big kids entertained.




Start your adventure with something a bit educational at the Cité des Science. This museum is a giant interactive playground that encourages children to explore and experiment and in so doing, to learn about the world in an inspiring and fun way.







For something less educational but perhaps more fun, check out the Grevin Museum of waxwork where kids of all ages can wander among the great figures of French history as well as the celebrities of today. The museum’s Mirror exhibition is the type of attraction that has been entertaining children for over 100 years and continues to do so.







The Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée is something of an oddity; a tropical aquarium housed in an art deco palace. They have crocodiles, sharks, cuttlefish and a large amount of tropical fish from around the world - a truly unique Parisian experience!










You will be delighted and mystified at the collection of inventions, discoveries and technological innovation on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers. Don't miss the collection of vintage cars and flying machines, all of which are suspended from the roof.









For something of the scare factor be sure to visit the Musée des Égouts de Paris, a fascinating museum dedicated to the famous sewer system of Paris. Home of gothic arches and tunnels and to a thousand stories, the Paris Sewer Museum is sure to thrill and chill the whole family.







Lastly, do not overlook the grander, more seemingly adult oriented museums. The Louvre, Orsay and Pompidou are so spectacular that even the most fleetingly attentive child, big or small, will pause in wonder at this collection.

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The Tomb of Napoléon was designed by the architect Visconti (1791-1853). It is made from red porphyry with a green granite base and circled by a crown of laurels and inscriptions of the great victories of the Empire. The body of the Emperor was laid in the tomb on April 2nd 1861.

The tomb is very impressive and has been designed so that the visitor must bow to get a good look. The Musée de l'Armée is one of the greatest military history museums in the world and a sight no Paris visitor should miss.

MUSEUM OF THE CINEMA l MUSÉE DU CINÉMA

LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE

The Cinémathèque Française is very serious about carrying out its agenda, which is to preserve and enrich film heritage documents and to ensure the broadcast and appreciation of French film by all.

The cinema has played a massively important part in French cultural life ever since it was invented. The Musée du Cinema celebrates the French love of film; it strives to remember the former glories and to educate and inspire a new generation of cinophiles.

ROUE LIBRE BICYCLE HIRE

Discover the real Paris by bicycle with Roue Libre. Find the hidden alleys and courtyards; ride through the parks and down the broad boulevards.

Paris is a warren of medieval streets and curious, idiosyncratic design. There is no finer or more pleasant way to get to know this great city than from the seat of a bicycle.

Established in 1981, Roue Libre is a practical and well thought out bicycle hire and guided tour service, operating from five easily accessible locations across the city.

Roue Libre offers a range of guided tours, lasting from 1 1/2 or 3 hours to an entire day. Each is individually tailored and offers a new perspective of Paris and the surrounding area.