Visiting Paris with kids can be heaps of fun – if you know where to go! Choose monuments and landmarks that are interesting for the whole family, like the Eiffel Tower or some of Paris’ most famous pastry shops, and be sure to plan a few outings with the little ones in mind – here are just a handful of our faves.

1. Parks and Gardens

Paris is home to more than 400 parks and gardens – the perfect place to let your kids run around and play. While parks can be found in nearly every neighborhood, we do have our favorites. The Tuileries, for example, are amazing for both kids and adults: centrally located (just next to the Louvre!) and filled with a merry-go-round, temporary Ferris Wheel, and playground, it’s fun for kids of all ages.

The Luxembourg Gardens are great as well, particularly in summer. There are tons of green spaces for picnicking, and vintage toy boats can be rented and navigated across the park’s ponds.

2. The Cité des Sciences

The Cité des Sciences et de L’Industrie is always a hit with children. This interactive science museum at La Villette is home to a planetarium, a submarine, an IMAX theater, and an ever-changing lineup of exhibits that will interest and challenge kids – whether they speak French or not.

The surrounding park is also a good place to burn off steam, so plan for a picnic and some playtime after the museum!

3. Louvre Bingo

While the Louvre might not seem like the ideal place to bring your kids, if you plan ahead (and let Paris Uncovered help you out a bit), it’s perfect. With a Paris Uncovered Family Louvre tour, you’ll skip the line into the country’s largest museum and set out on a scavenger hunt to fill your BINGO card. Educational and fun for both kids and adults, this tour will demystify the historical Louvre palace and its collection of more than 38,000 objects.