A Family-Friendly 3-Day Itinerary in Paris

  • Day 1: The Louvre Museum
    15 minutes (3.1 km) from Eiffel Tower

    The Louvre Museum is one of the world's largest art museums and is home to some of the world's most famous artwork, including the Mona Lisa. You can spend hours wandering the museum's halls and admiring the exhibits, but highlights include the Egyptian Antiquities, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo.

  • Day 2: Eiffel Tower
    30 minutes (4.8 km) from the Notre-Dame Cathedral

    The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and no trip to Paris would be complete without a visit. You can either take the elevator or climb the stairs to the top for amazing views of the city. Be sure to visit at night when the tower is lit up for a truly magical experience.

  • Day 3: Disneyland Paris
    45 minutes (32 km) from the Champs-Élysées

    Disneyland Paris is the perfect way to cap off your family-friendly trip to Paris. With attractions like "It's a Small World," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and "Space Mountain," there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to take a photo with Mickey and Minnie!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Louvre Museum (3-4 hours, €15)
  • Eiffel Tower (2-3 hours, €25 for elevator to top)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Champs-Élysées (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Disneyland Paris (1 day, €69 for 1-day ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €124 per adult, €93 per child under 12

Transportation

Paris has an excellent public transportation system, including the metro, buses, and trains. Day passes are available for €10 and are a great way to get around if you're planning on visiting multiple locations in a day. If you're short on time and don't mind spending a little extra, taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also available. From the airport, the quickest way to reach the city center is via train from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which costs €10 and takes around 45 minutes.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other popular attractions like the Palace of Versailles or the Catacombs of Paris. If you have less time, consider skipping Disneyland Paris and spending more time exploring the city's many museums and landmarks. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes as many of Paris' attractions are within walking distance of each other, but the city itself is quite large.

Airports

Paris has two main airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Orly Airport (ORY). CDG is the larger of the two and is located about 25 km northeast of the city center. ORY is located south of the city and is primarily used by budget airlines. Both airports are easily accessible via public transportation.

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