With its timeless wooden boats floating on the central pond, the Luxembourg Gardens are a must-see destination for family outings in Paris. There are plenty of places nearby that will appeal to children (and parents). Guided tour.
Get some fresh air in the garden
Adorned with statues and century-old trees, the Luxembourg Gardens, or ‘Luco’ as Parisians call it, offers 25 hectares of greenery with magnificent flower beds, lawns for frolicking, beehives, a playground, tennis courts and a central pond where children can sail their wooden boats.
Getting started in contemporary art
A transparent building immersed in a lush garden, the Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art hosts highly original exhibitions, with activities and workshops for children, as well as guided tours with a mediator, allowing families to share contemporary art together.
Enjoy chic and fun shopping
At Le Bon Marché, the epitome of Left Bank elegance, there is something for the whole family: luxury goods, fashion, home décor, books, beauty products, gourmet food... with a third floor entirely dedicated to children, where you can revamp their wardrobe, decorate their bedroom, and browse a selection of toys for babies to teenagers.
A child-friendly hotel
Located on a side street off Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Madison Hotel is a charming Art Deco establishment. Recently renovated, its 50 rooms feature simple, soft colours. You immediately feel at home in this hotel, where children are treated like VIPs. As a member of The Little Guest Hotels Collection, the Madison does everything it can to make families' stays easier.
The hotel has seven connecting rooms, which are like small private apartments, and offers a range of services for children, including bottle warmers, travel cots, pushchairs, baby baths, slippers, bathrobes and even spare dummies! Special mention goes to the laundry corner, which means parents no longer need to use the dry cleaners.
