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Paris isn't just about romance, but it's also a great destination for families. The city is filled with fun things to do with kids, from museums to children's shops.
This is a city full of big things that impress little kids, not just adults. Everything here is just more intense than most places: the food, the sights, the sounds, the smells. Here are some fun things to do with kids in Paris. Sample a Special Ice CreamHow many kids can say they've had a special type of ice cream you can only find on one small island in the heart of Paris? Hit the lovely and charming Ile Saint Louis to sample some authentic Berthillon ice cream. This rich and delicious ice cream is only made on the Ile Saint Louis. While you're in the neighborhood, you will find a children's shop and a wonderful puppet shop. Start ClimbingWant to help your kids work through some of that restless energy? Hit some of the seemingly endless stairs in Paris. A couple great choices are the Arc de Triomphe, with a length climb up spiral staircases, and Notre Dame Cathedral, another long climb up a spiral stairwell. The bonus with the cathedral is children can see gargoyles, and fans of the Disney movie, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, set here will enjoy seeing the real bell of the hunchback from the tale. Find a Paris FestivalThis is Paris, and you can almost always find a wonderful festival that kids will enjoy. Check with the local tourism office for a schedule, and enjoy some true French culture. Your kids are bound to encounter some French kids there as well. Let them Eat CakeOK, if a kid is thrilled in a candy store, imagine how thrilled a kid can be at a French candy store. Take your kids to a candy store, chocolaterie or patisserie to pick up some fabulous confection to enjoy. See the French AnimalsIf you go to the 1st Arrondissement in the heart of Paris, walk to the Seine River, and follow along the river, you will encounter a stretch of several pet stores. This is a lot of fun for kids, especially since these shops have many French bulldogs that you won't commonly see in other countries. Art Kids Will EnjoyKids may not go for a long tour of Le Louvre, but consider a visit to the Georges Pompidou Centre. This is a modern art gallery, and the unique architecture is colorful and fun for kids. Outside, find the Stravinsky Fountain, where kids will enjoy pointing out the colorful and creative elephant and heart sculptures.
The copyright of the article Paris with Kids in Kid-Friendly Travel Destinations is owned by Kelby Carr. Permission to republish Paris with Kids in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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