A Family-Friendly Paris Itinerary in 2 Days

  • Day 1: Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise
    1.5 hours (4.8 km) from Charles de Gaulle Airport

    Start your trip to Paris by visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower. Take some photos and admire the views before heading to the Seine River for a family-friendly cruise. Enjoy the sights of the city from the water and learn about the history of Paris from the tour guide.

  • Day 2: Louvre Museum and Luxembourg Gardens
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from Day 1's last point

    On your second day, start off by visiting the world-famous Louvre Museum. Marvel at some of the world's most famous art, including the Mona Lisa. Afterward, take a stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens and enjoy some relaxation time amidst the beautiful flowers and scenery.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Louvre Museum (3-4 hours, €18)
  • Seine River Cruise (1 hour, €10)
  • Eiffel Tower (1-2 hours, €10-€25)
  • Luxembourg Gardens (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €38-€43

Transportation

Transportation options in Paris include buses, trains, and taxis. Consider using a Tourist travel pass that offers unlimited rides on most public transportation for a certain number of days. From Charles de Gaulle airport to the city center, a taxi costs around €60 and takes about 45 minutes, while the train costs €10 and takes around 30 minutes.

Useful tips

If you have more time, don’t miss out on visiting the Palace of Versailles or Disneyland Paris. If you have less time, consider taking a hop-on-hop-off bus tour to see all of the city’s highlights in a shorter amount of time.

Airports

Paris has two major airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) located 23 km northeast of Paris and Orly Airport (ORY) located 14 km south of Paris. CDG is the main international airport serving Paris while ORY mainly serves domestic and European flights.

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