Itinerary Paris

June is one of the best seasons to visit Paris: warm weather, long daylight hours, vibrant outdoor life, and many family-friendly cultural events and open-air activities.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	800 USD
🏨 Accommodations	1750 USD
🧳 Gear	150 USD
🗺️ On-site	1200 USD
Total	3900 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇫🇷 Paris - 5 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🗼 Eiffel Tower ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)

  • Iconic Parisian landmark. Book tickets in advance. Picnic at Champ de Mars.

• [ ] 🏛️ Louvre Museum ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h, family audio guide available)

  • World's largest art museum; Mona Lisa, interactive workshops for kids. Reserve skip-the-line tickets.

• [ ] 🚤 Seine River Cruise (Bateaux Mouches) ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Scenic boat tour, family commentary, flexible boarding.

• [ ] 🏰 Palace of Versailles (Day-Trip) ⭐⭐⭐ (~6h)

  • Majestic gardens, fountains, family activities. RER train from Paris.

• [ ] ✈️ Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie ⭐⭐ (~3h)

  • Interactive science museum, dedicated children’s areas and exhibits.

• [ ] 🏞️ Jardin des Plantes & Ménagerie (Zoo) ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Botanical gardens, small zoo, playgrounds.

• [ ] 🏛️ Musée d'Orsay ⭐⭐ (~2h, children’s workshops)

  • Impressionist masterpieces, family-friendly activities.

• [ ] 🎠 Jardin du Luxembourg ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Sail boats on the pond, pony rides, superb playground.

• [ ] 💡 Musée de l’Illusion ⭐ (~1h)

  • Fun optical games and interactive illusions for families.

• [ ] 🎨 Atelier des Lumières ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Immersive digital art shows, captivating for all ages. Reserve early.

• [ ] 🕍 Notre-Dame area & Île de la Cité ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Walk around the cathedral’s exterior, explore medieval lanes, visit Sainte-Chapelle.

• [ ] 🦖 Galeries des Enfants - Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Hands-on discovery space, dinosaurs and minerals.

• [ ] 🚂 Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur ⭐⭐ (~2h, mini-train available)

  • Stunning view, funicular ride, street artists, family walks.

• [ ] 🧁 Le Marais Quarter ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Historic Jewish district, trendy boutiques, falafel stands, Place des Vosges.

• [ ] 🌳 Parc des Buttes-Chaumont ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Quirky park, suspension bridge, waterfalls, large playground.

• [ ] 🏞️ Parc de la Villette ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Giant playgrounds, Dragon Slide, themed gardens, perfect for kids.

• [ ] 🚲 Family bike ride (Vélib’ bikes in Parc Monceau or Bois de Boulogne) ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Gentle routes, bike rentals with child seats.

• [ ] 🏤 Grevin Wax Museum ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Celebrity wax figures, interactive exhibits.

• [ ] 🎟️ Musée en Herbe ⭐ (~1h)

  • Art museum tailored for children, rotating playful exhibits.

• [ ] 🥐 Cooking class: Family French pastry workshop ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Make croissants and éclairs. Family versions available.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🎡 La Grande Roue de Paris (Ferris wheel at Place de la Concorde) ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Panoramic views for the whole family, great at sunset.

• [ ] 🎭 Puppet Show at Jardin du Luxembourg ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Traditional French marionette theatre, fun for young children.

• [ ] 🚂 Nighttime Eiffel Tower light show ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Spectacular sparkle every hour after dark, free to watch from Champ de Mars.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🥐 Marché des Enfants Rouges ⭐⭐⭐

  • Oldest covered market, variety of French and international foods, ~20 USD per person.

• [ ] 🍫 Angelina ⭐⭐

  • Renowned hot chocolate and pastries near the Louvre, ~15 USD per treat.

• [ ] 🧀 L’As du Fallafel (Le Marais) ⭐⭐

  • Legendary falafel sandwiches, quick eat, ~10 USD per sandwich.

• [ ] 🍕 Café de Flore / Les Deux Magots ⭐

  • Historic Parisian cafés, good for breakfast or snack, ~20 USD per person.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏰 Château de Vincennes (~2h)

  • Medieval fortress, less crowded than central sites.

• [ ] 🌳 Parc Zoologique de Paris (Vincennes Zoo) (~2.5h)

  • Large animal park with themed zones.

• [ ] 🎠 Parc Astérix (day trip) (~8h)

  • Classic French theme park; less touristy than Disneyland.

• [ ] 🛍️ Galeries Lafayette Rooftop (~1h)

  • Free panoramic view, shopping for souvenirs.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇫🇷 Paris

• [ ] 🎬 Ratatouille (2007) — ⭐ 8.1 — Animated tale of a rat chef in Paris—great for kids — Disney+
• [ ] 🎬 Hugo (2011) — ⭐ 7.5 — Orphan’s adventure in a 1930s Paris train station — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1996) — ⭐ 7.0 — Classic Disney, Notre-Dame adventures — Disney+
• [ ] 📺 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir — ⭐ 7.6 — Animated superhero kids saving Paris — Netflix
• [ ] 📺 Emily in Paris (2020– ) — ⭐ 6.9 — Light-hearted Parisian adventure, visually great for all — Netflix
• [ ] 🎬 Midnight in Paris (2011) — ⭐ 7.7 — Magical realism through Paris's iconic locations — Prime Video

🍜 Local specialties

🇫🇷 Paris

• [ ] Croissants & pain au chocolat
• [ ] Crêpes (sweet and savoury)
• [ ] French baguette sandwiches
• [ ] French hot chocolate (chocolat chaud)
• [ ] Cheese selections (Comté, Brie)
• [ ] Duck confit
• [ ] Macarons

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇫🇷 Paris

1. 🌤️ Eiffel Tower
2. 🌤️ Louvre Museum
3. 🌤️ Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
4. 🌤️ Jardin du Luxembourg
5. 🌤️ Musée d'Orsay
6. 🌤️ Jardin des Plantes & Ménagerie
7. 🌙 La Grande Roue de Paris (Place de la Concorde)
8. 🌙 Nighttime Eiffel Tower (Champ de Mars)
9. 🌙 Puppet Show at Jardin du Luxembourg
10. 🛍️ Galeries Lafayette
11. 🏨 Hotel Gustave (example, family room)
12. 🏨 Hotel Cadran (example, quadruple room)
13. 🍽️ Marché des Enfants Rouges
14. 🍽️ Angelina

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] 🚅 London → Paris (Eurostar train, 2h20)
• [ ] 🚅 Paris → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Paris	5	Hotel Gustave (family room)	1750 USD
Total	5 nights		1750 USD