Top 10 Places In Paris For Kids

Cirque d'Hiver
The Bouglioune family have run a circus in this old-fashioned coliseum since the 1930's and have everything from trapeze artists to animals. 110 rue Amelot, Metro: Republique Website
French puppet theaters
A chance for the kids to see the unique French cultural experience with its traditional characters such as Guignol, Gnafron, Madelon or Gendarme. You’ll find them in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, the Parc Floral, Buttes Chaumont or Montsouris guignol14.skyrock.com
www.guignol-parcfloral.com www.theatreguignol.fr www.petits-bouffons.com
Centre Pompidou
Place Georges Pompidou, 75004, Website The Centre Pompidou houses the National Museum of Modern Art, Children's Gallery, movie theaters, cafes. The building itself, is attractive to kids, and when they are tired of it, the outside plaza offer street performers and a funky Stravinsky fountain.

Louvre Museum Is big and kids can get overwhelmed by it. It organizes many activities for children. If you want to explore it on your own, see the Louvre Web site www.louvre.fr/ , that offers a number of thematic trails, designed to give you an overview of the scope and richness of the museum's collections. Each trail is based on a selection of works that typify a period, an artistic movement, or a theme. They can be viewed online or printed out prior to a museum visit.
La Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the immense science and modern technology museum, has special sections for children called La Cite des Enfants and Techno Cite. There's also an aquarium, a submarine, and a planetarium. 30, ave Corentin Cariou. 75019, Metro Porte de la Villette, Website The adjacent Parc de la Villette, has one of the best playgrounds in Paris.
The Explordome is an interactive space created to discover Science, Art and Multimedia. Children from 6 to 14 feel at home there. Address: Jardin d'Acclimatation Bois de Boulogne 75116 PARIS Metro : Pont de Neuilly RER : Porte Maillot Open: 10am to 6pm www.exploradome.com
Grevin Museum, the old fashion famous people wax museum is a blast for kids. Over 200 celebrities are there to give every visitor the chance of an exclusive meeting with the stars, magically made real and approachable. Address: 10, boulevard Montmartre 75009 Metro : Grands Boulevards www.grevin.com Open Monday-Friday: 10am to 6.30pm. Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays and school holidays: 10am-7pm.
Museum of Magic, is dedicated to antiques linked with magic, optical illusions, robots, interactive games for children. Address: 11, rue Saint-Paul 75004 www.museedelamagie.com Open Wednesday, Saturday and 2pm to 7pm.
Palais de la Porte Dorée - Aquarium Tropical On offer is the rich collection of some 5,000 fish from 300 species. Tours can include lectures, workshops, special itineraries and activities for those who prefer to explore the aquarium from an educational standpoint. Address: 293, avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Open Tuesday to Friday: 10am-5:30pm. Saturday and Sunday: 10am-7pm www.aquarium-portedoree.fr

Gardens
Jardin des Enfants aux Forum des Halles, (closed for renovation), 105 Rue Rambuteau. A team of play leaders organizes theme games during the one hour sessions. Once a week during the summer, three hour sessions are available, so Mom and Dad can scamper off and delight in a kid-free afternoon.
Andre Citroen Park has water fountains to splash and exceptional hot-air balloon that takes them high above the ground for a great view of Paris.
Parc André Citroën 2, rue de la Montagne de la Fage, 75015 www.ballondeparis.com
Donkey rides are on offer in the Parc Monceau - 8th; Bois de Vincennes - 12th (near to the Saint-Mandé, Daumesnil and Minimes lakes); Parc Montsouris - 14th; Parc Georges-Brassens - 15th; Parc des Buttes Chaumont - 19th; Jardin du Luxembourg - 6th. Donkeys: Champ de Mars - 7th; Jardins du Ranelagh - 16th. Carriages: Parc des Buttes Chaumont - 19th

The recently opened Musée du quai Branly, is dedicated to the arts of Oceania, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and a wonderful place for children to get acquainted with primitive art. The museum offer guided tours with a storyteller (age 5+), audio tours (age 6+) and workshops for children aged 6-9, 7-10 and 9-12 with themes such as animal life, making toys from recycled materials, an introduction to ethnology and much more.

Musée du Quai Branly, 37, quai Branly, 75007, RER : Pont de l'Alma www.quaibranly.fr