Who said that Paris was a city reserved for lovers or singles without children…?! Although it’s not the first image that comes to mind, Paris is full of surprises and that’s a good thing since children love surprises! Have no doubt, you will find activities for family holidays in Paris, as well as a family hotel in Paris! We can even recommend one to you 😉
Let’s discover Paris with your family
First of all, it must be said that Paris is completely suitable for families. You can simply move around, go to restaurants, museums, and even enjoy many outdoor spaces.
Transports in Paris
Paris is not such a big city. And it offers a multitude of possible transport options.
Metro
Wherever you are, there is a metro station within 5 minutes walk. It is very easy to cross the French capital by metro and the great advantage of this means of transport is that it is the fastest. Indeed, no traffic jam with the metro, no traffic lights, no work on the way. However, find out about a possible strike in progress, your hotel will be able to give you all the necessary information. A ticket for the journey, the day, or the week, make your choice according to your needs.
For strollers, be aware that most metro stations are not accessible by elevator. Only stairs or even escalators allow access to Parisian basements. Finally, with small children, hold your hand firmly, the metro can get crowded very quickly during rush hour. Give preference to off-peak hours, between the arrival and departure times of work.
Bus
In our opinion, the bus is the ideal means of transport for getting around Paris with the family. Many lines circulate throughout the city early in the morning and some throughout the night. Please note that it is no longer possible to buy a ticket on the bus. By bus, you can enjoy the city, visit and avoid the stairs of the metro.
Taxi
You will find taxi ranks all over the French capital and all you have to do is raise your arm to call one in the street. On rainy days, however, it may take some time. Remember to order your taxi from the hotel where you are staying. The receptionist will be able to request a car seat for your child, for example.
Family walk in Paris Center
Are you looking for a family walk in the French capital? So follow the guide, and go for a family day in the city of light!
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel, a child rate is generally applied, and you can take your little ones to the toilets before facing Paris. Then, go to the Conciergerie to step back in time. The staging of the revolution will give you a good idea of prison conditions in the 18th century. Continue your cultural morning with the Sainte-Chapelle. There are also combined Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle tickets. The splendid stained glass windows and the beauty of the monument remind us that Saint-Louis had spent half of the state budget to build this place of worship.
At midday, have a picnic by the Seine river. The Square du Vert Galant is perfect for your family gourmet break. Under the Pont Neuf, well sheltered by the mythical willow, you will appreciate the waltz of the boats while thinking about the rest of your program.
For digestion, stroll on the Île Saint-Louis, and make a stop at Berthillon. Their famous ice creams are delicious. After the Île de la Cité, return to the left bank, along the Seine. And let yourself be carried away to the Open-Air Sculpture Museum. You may come face to face with a salsa lesson, or a guitarist delighted to share his music.
What to do with your family in Paris ?
Museums
We won’t surprise anyone by saying that Paris is full of museums. Well, some will appeal to the little ones with their themes, programs or family activities.
- The Chocolate Museum is by definition a place made for children! Tasting, chocolate creation, family workshops, a gourmet visit for young and old! 🙂
- The Natural History Museum inspires its visitors with the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution! Specimens from yesterday and today rub shoulders life-size and seem to be advancing in a great march of history! Take the opportunity to discover the Jardin des Plantes (where the Natural History Museum is located), its Great Greenhouses and its Menagerie. Turtles, snow panthers or even red pandas, a delight!
- The Bourget Museum or Air and Space Museum will make the eyes of young and old alike shine. The history of aviation and the conquest of space is accompanied by a multitude of models: helicopters, planes from the Second World War, Concorde, … In addition, an edutainment space of more than 1000 m2 is dedicated to 6-12 year olds.
- The Grévin Museum is another activity that will appeal to the whole family. Meeting and taking a photo of yourself alongside your favorite celebrity is a great souvenir to bring back from
Major museums such as the Musée d’Orsay or the Louvre Museum offer workshops for children.
Green spaces in the center of Paris
We have already mentioned the Jardin des Plantes above, but Paris has plenty of other green spaces to offer.
The Jardin d’Acclimatation is a perfect place to spend a day with the family! Animals, attractions, magic, gourmet workshops, … Remember to buy your tickets in advance.
Parc Monceau is surrounded by particular buildings, it is a green setting very popular with families. Bridge, remains, duck pond, old-fashioned merry-go-round and large lawns to rest and enjoy an ice cream. A beautiful playground completes the setting!
The Jardin des Tuileries is a must in Parisian gardens. Its green chairs, its wide green corridors between the Orangerie and the Louvre Museum, and its historical charm create a very special attachment among Parisians. The little extra? Trampolines under the trees!!
The Jardin du Luxembourg has that little extra something. This wildly urban atmosphere mixed with a gentle bucolic freshness. We like to stroll there while admiring the Senate and the Luxembourg Palace, watch the photo exhibition of the moment on the large garden gates, play a game of tennis, or even put our little boat in the central fountain.
Ideas for your family stay in Paris
If you love water parks, wave pools and slides, head to Aquaboulevard! You will have a great time all together 🙂
Disneyland Paris is the most famous park in France. Easily accessible from the center of Paris via the RER A, it will occupy one or even two of your days in the capital. On the program, two parks, attractions for young and old, a big parade, thrills, emotion and magic!!
Parc Astérix is less known internationally but it is worth a visit. This very Gallic amusement park immerses us in the world of the famous comic strip from April to October and during school holidays. Located 45 minutes from Paris, the park offers a shuttle from CDG 1 airport at an additional cost. From thrills to attractions for the youngest, the park also offers shows, a parade and the famous Roman patrol!
Other outings can take you to the Grands Magasins, the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, or the Musée en Herbe.
Hotel de Seine, your family hotel in Paris
For your family stay in Paris, look no further, the Hotel de Seine fulfills all the criteria! You will see that the comments from the families are all very positive. A family atmosphere and like at home certainly has something to do with it…
A hotel located in the very center of Paris
The Hotel de Seine enjoys an exceptional location not far from the Latin Quarter, right in the center of Paris and the famous district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Do you know the 6th arrondissement of Paris? If we tell you Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Place Fustemberg?? Mythical places where Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre had their habits, where the Fine Arts have a preponderant place and where Parisian life is in full swing day and night.
The Hotel de Seine opens its solid wood doors onto rue de Seine which leads from the Senate to the Pont des Arts and the Louvre Museum. It is very easy to reach it by public transport and to get to the main tourist sites:
- Metro stop (5 minutes walk): Odéon (lignes 4 et 10)
- Bus stops : 63, 86, 84, 95, 96, 39
From train stations and airports:
- Gare Montparnasse, Gare du Nord & Gare de l’Est : metro line 4 – direct access
- Gare de Lyon : bus 63
- Gare d’Austerlitz: metro line 10
- Charles de Gaulle airport : RER B from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
- Orly airport : RER B from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame then the Orlyval bus
Not far from the Hotel de Seine, rue Jacque Calot, you will find a vélib station to rent a bike by the hour or day, and a taxi station at Odéon. The hotel reception will be happy to order a taxi for you if necessary or to provide you with any necessary recommendations.
Family rooms for for your family hotel in Paris center
The Hotel de Seine, a three-star establishment, offers family rooms called deluxe rooms with 3 single beds or a double bed and a small bed. Perfect room for families, the Deluxe room is equipped with:
- private bathroom with Clarins welcome products and bathrobes;
- air conditioning with individual control;
- courtesy tray ;
- safe ;
- very good bedding;
- free WIFI ;
- Coffee machine ;
- smart tv and chromecast, …
Notice to traveling parents, the Hotel de Seine has all the necessary equipment for families with babies:
- high chair ;
- bottle warmer (also useful for warming baby food jars);
- cot on request;
- changing mat ;
- bathroom with bathtub…
Of course, other room types are available for two people with double or twin beds, but no connecting rooms. A cot can be installed on request for a child under 2 years old.
Rates for your family hotel in Paris
The Hotel de Seine offers three different rates and all of them are available with breakfast included.
- The Best Flexible Rate : this offer offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
- The Best Rate: this price is the lowest since it is non-cancellable and non-refundable. Full pre-payment is required upon booking.
- The Long Stay Rate: this offer is also non-cancellable and non-refundable with the payment of all nights upon reservation. However, a more advantageous rate is applied for a reservation of more than three nights. Overall excellent value for money!
In order to benefit from the best offers in real time, it is best to contact us directly or visit our official website. A first contact by telephone is always very pleasant. We can thus exchange our smiles, our information and discuss together the type of room and price you need.
To contact us :
- Telephone : +33 (0)1 46 34 22 80
- Email : hotel-de-seine@orange.fr
- Website : www.hoteldeseine.com/en/
Book now and see you very soon in your family hotel in Paris!
