Phil at the Louvre
How happy does my child look in front of The Louvre? What are the secrets to having a fun family vacation overseas? Here are five kids tips for Paris that hopefully will resonate with you and your clan.
#1 Keep museum tours to a minimum.
We spent two hours in the Louvre and let the kids take some of their own photos which kept them interested. Stop by the bookstore to let them pick out postcards to send home to friends. If they are not in the mood, change your scenery and get outdoors for them to wiggle around or run free to get out some pent-up energy in between exhibits.
Jack and Phil feeing the ducks
#2 Plan your outings around parks or open spaces for breaks.
Your kids will enjoy having a break, chasing pigeons, feeding the ducks and roaming around. Once they get the ants out of their pants they will ready for more focused sight-seeing.
Carnival time in Paris
#3 Choose at least one activity that is solely kid directed each day.
Take them on the ferris wheel, take a boat tour, hunt down the best ice-cream or shop at foreign toy shops to keep them entertained. So they miss seeing one of the large tourist attractions? It’s more important that they have great memories than be forced beyond their limits each day. Besides, it give the whole family a reason to return – to see what you have missed. ;)
Keep the kids hydrated
#4 Bring their favorite healthy snacks from home in case they need to skip a meal.
Usually I make my kids eat their dinner, but in foreign countries I just made them try bites of everything. If they do not like the food once it arrives, don’t sweat it. Let them eat a healthy snack back at the hotel and catch up on their calories at the next meal.
Bring games & books for long train rides
#5 Make sure you have books, games, puzzles and snacks for long train rides.
The novelty of train travel will eventually wear off and the kids will be bored on long journeys to the French countryside. Be prepared with a backpack full of fun items, snacks and books to read.
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I think I was about the age of your child when I first went to Paris. I remember walking a lot but we certainly made lots of stops of French baguettes and sweets. That seemed to keep me in line while sightseeing Paris.
Hi Suzy!
What a lucky girl you were to go to Paris as a child. My kids are lucky too! I was married the first time I went. My kids are now adults and want to go back. I can’t wait to experience it with them as adults!
Thanks for reading my post and taking the time to comment.
Cheers,
Priscilla
What great suggestions for families with little ones. Thank you! :)
I appreciate your comments here and thank you for taking the time to read my posts. It was such a wonderful thing for me to be able to share my love of Paris with my husband and boys. They are teenagers now and I know that the next time we take them they will have a totally different experience.
Cheers,
Priscilla
Dear Joan Marie,
Many thanks for your kind comments!
Thanks so very much for reading and taking the time to comment. People like you are the ones who motivate me to keep writing!
Cheers,
Priscilla
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