Line 1 · Christmas & holiday

Paris & Disneyland Paris with kids

France

Best timeMay–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec
Getting thereFly
Good forHistory & culture, Theme parks, Christmas & holiday
DocumentsPassport needed

The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, a Seine cruise, crêpes on every corner, and two days at Disneyland Paris by RER train.

Kids under 18 get into most national museums free. Book Eiffel Tower summit tickets weeks ahead.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$3,080
Mid-range (3★)$4,070
Luxury (5★)$7,080

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarGood
  4. AprGood
  5. MayBest
  6. JunBest
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecBest

Top attractions in France

  1. Eiffel TowerBook summit tickets early
  2. LouvreMona Lisa
  3. Musée d'OrsayImpressionists
  4. Notre-Dame de ParisReopened December 2024
  5. Arc de TriompheRooftop views
  6. Sacré-Cœur & MontmartreHilltop village
  7. Palace of VersaillesHall of Mirrors
  8. Disneyland ParisTwo parks
  9. Jardin du LuxembourgPuppets and sailboats
  10. Cité des Sciences et de l'IndustrieKids' science museum

Where to eat in France

  1. Bouillon Chartier$Cheap classic French
  2. Breizh Café$$Crêpes
  3. L'As du Fallafel$Marais falafel
  4. Angelina$$Thick hot chocolate
  5. Ladurée$$Macarons
  6. Le Relais de l'Entrecôte$$Steak frites
  7. Pink Mamma$$Italian
  8. Berthillon$Ice cream on Île Saint-Louis
  9. Du Pain et des Idées$Bakery
  10. Le Train Bleu$$$Gilded station restaurant

Things to do

  1. Seine river cruiseBateaux Mouches
  2. Sail toy boatsLuxembourg Gardens
  3. Picnic on the Champ de MarsUnder the tower
  4. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkleOn the hour after dark
  5. Street crêpesEverywhere
  6. Bike the Versailles gardensRentals on site
  7. Paris CatacombsOlder kids
  8. Disney IlluminationsNight show
  9. Christmas windows and treeGaleries Lafayette
  10. Jardin d'AcclimatationAmusement park

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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