Cite de la Musique
There are numerous concerts and workshop for the under 12s. Most are in French however some offer audio-guides in English for exhibitions.
www.cite-musique.fr
Parc de la Villette
Musée de la Poupee (Museum of Dolls)
Dolls throughout the ages, including Barbie! Visit the ‘Doll Hospital’ where repairs are carried out. Also appraisals on any dolls, for a fee! A lovely little museum for the girls (and boys).
"Par amour pour les poupées"
October 14, 2008 - March 15, 2009
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
closed on Monday and on Holidays. Entry €7 -- Children 3-11 €3
Metro: Rambuteau
www.museedelapoupeeparis.com
Impasse Berthaud P: 01 42 72 73 11
Musée Picasso
You’ll never have enough time to fully appreciate the diversity and magnitude of art in this museum. But do go along with the kids there’s a wonderful garden with sculptures and cafe serving very healthy food. There are many stairs throughout this museum so no strollers are permitted
M : Saint-Paul/Saint-Sebastien Frossat or Chemin Vert
www.musee-picasso.fr
Hotel Sale, 5 rue de Thorigny. P: 01 42 71 25 21
Musée de l’ Armee (Army Museum)
Napoleon tomb’s, world war amunitions, armour; this is real ‘tin soldier’ stuff, one for the boys. And girls who might be history and military buffs!
Entry: 8 €. Closed Mondays (except in July/Aug/Sept open everyday)
Open 1 October - 31 March 10am - 5pm then till 6pm.
M : LaboutrMaubourg or Invalides
www.invalides.org
Hotel National des Invalides, 129 rue de Grenelle
Tour Montparnasse 56
Spectacular views from the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower opposite the station.
www.tourmontparnasse56.com
Montparnasse Gare
Cirque National Alexis Gruss
A traditional family circus for generations, even the latest addition born in 2006 is in the show. Dinner spectacle and show from 8 November 2008 until 1 March 2009, nightly from 7pm. Tickets range from 50 euros to 17 euros 'banquettes' plank seating. Dinner and show 90 euros every Saturday.
Metro: Ranelagh
www.alexis-gruss.com
Bois de Boulogne, 15th t: 01 45 01 71 26
Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée
Something of an oddity; a tropical aquarium housed in an art deco palace. They have crocodiles, sharks, cuttlefish and a large amount of tropical fish from around the world - a truly unique Parisian experience! Entry: €4.50, free for under 4s
M: Porte Doree
www.aquarium-portedoree.org
293 ave Daumesnil. t: 01 44 74 84 80
Musée d'Orsay
If not the best museum in Paris after the Louvre but queues can disappoint. There so much inside to discover for all ages. Allow a full day if not more to discover the many levels and numerous artwork. The website clearly details in English all important exhibitions, too many to mention here!!
Closed Mondays 10am - 5pm
M: Orsay
www.musee-orsay.fr