On Wednesdays, at weekends or during the vacations, come and spend an afternoon in a workshop, a family third place or a boutique-atelier to learn how to make and create objects during hourly, hour-and-a-half or two-hour sessions, with toddlers as well as older children, mostly aged 3 and over.
You can choose between temporary workshops, offered according to season, holiday (special Easter, Christmas, Galette des rois, Lunar New Year, for example) or specific times of the year, and permanent workshops, which the capital's creative venues offer all year round! In any case, it's also a great time to discover some of Paris's finest artists' studios, who open their doors to introduce you and your family to their artistic practice. If not, it's also a good opportunity to come across some great family concepts, spaces created by and for families, which are gradually springing up in Paris and the surrounding suburbs.
We strongly recommend that you try out the ceramic cafés in Paris, learn to model or throw a pottery workshop, go behind the scenes of textile printing, learn how to make your own washing powder or carry out a whole range of creative activities in creative laboratories dedicated to DIY, or Do It Yourself.
The program is wide-ranging and varied, but above all, there's something for everyone. The professionals welcome you and really adapt to your children - even the youngest - so that they can create according to their motor skills and creativity! Prices vary according to the activity chosen, and some places even offer "parent-child" duo rates, making for a great creative family outing!
World War I reenactment weekend at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
Sponsored - On September 5 and 6, 2026, the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux will host nearly 300 reenactors for two days of living history in the museum’s park. [Read more]
Grand Hôtel des Rêves: the immersive venue in Paris that lets you travel with Jules Verne
Sponsored - Le Grand Hôtel des Rêves, an immersive venue located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, hosts Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire, a family-friendly theatrical journey through 360-degree scenery. A destination designed to welcome several immersive shows, including a Christmas-themed creation. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: a journey to the heart of flavors in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
From October 2 to 12, 2026, Vitry-sur-Seine will take part in the Science Festival with a family‑friendly program of activities. Workshops, talks and demonstrations make research and science accessible. [Read more]
Talk Arty to Me: the hybrid spot that blends creative workshops with an artful restaurant in the Marais.
Knitting classes, self-guided creative kits, sharing plates, Talk Arty to Me is a hybrid space where you come as much to create as to indulge, between artistic workshops and a relaxed seasonal restaurant. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: free activities at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
The Museum of Arts and Crafts is taking part in Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, offering a free tour and free activities that are especially popular with children. Click here to view the program! [Read more]
Going to the museum with kids: the guide to family-friendly spaces in Parisian cultural venues
With their rigid vibe, the almost imposed silence in the galleries and the seriousness of Paris’s cultural venues, it’s hard to picture a museum trip with kids—and even tougher with toddlers. Yet in recent years, a growing wave of kid-friendly setups has been sprouting right inside the capital’s grandest cultural spaces: for a cultural and playful outing with children, follow the guide! [Read more]
Noah's World: An immersive experience of the animal world
Sponsored - Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive journey into the animal kingdom! [Read more]
Le Centre Kapla: a playful, collaborative outing for kids in Paris’s 11th arrondissement
In the 11th arrondissement, the Kapla Centre welcomes both kids and grown-ups around the famous wooden planks. On the menu? A session to have a blast building on a XXL scale — and, above all, all with Kapla! [Read more]
The family-friendly concepts and kid-friendly spots in Paris: must-visit places to bring the little ones.
Concepts designed by and for families: an indoor play space, a cozy coffee corner, activities for parents as well as children... Here you can drop in any time, whether for a workshop or a hot cup of coffee, always with a warm welcome in spaces created for all the little ones and their caregivers. [Read more]
Saint-Denis Open Farm: a nature escape for families near Paris
The open farm in Saint-Denis is like an oasis in the middle of the city: just a few minutes' walk from metro line 13, it's a place where nature seems to have reclaimed its rights, with fields full of vegetables, large greenhouses and, above all, animals. [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!
Sponsored - The Cherqui Foundation is a true museum, housing a private collection of 5,000 optical and kinetic artworks that opens to the public. The collector Jean Cherqui's grandson leads guided tours through the heart of his grandfather's vast collection. Discover the upcoming dates! The museum is open during the summer holidays. [Read more]
On the Champs-Élysées, Apple focuses on the experience within a stunning Haussmannian setting.
On the Champs-Élysées, Apple's flagship store stands out as one of France’s most iconic retail destinations. Its unique Haussmann-style interior, combined with an eco-friendly design, delights both locals and visitors alike. [Read more]
The Rodin Workshop, a creative space for children, is back for a new season at the Rodin Museum.
Learn the art of sculpture firsthand in the world of one of France’s most renowned artists! From April 11 to September 6, 2026, the Rodin Museum opens its Atelier Rodin, offering young art enthusiasts the chance to explore sculpture. Discover the exciting new features of the 2026 season. [Read more]
Paint Invaders: An immersive art and slime experience in Paris — our review
Paint Invaders is Paris's immersive and glow-in-the-dark art center, located opposite the Grand Rex. Since October 24, 2025, it has been offering creative experiences focused on painting and Action Painting. Starting March 5, 2026, the venue will introduce Slime Fluo—a fun and sensory activity illuminated by UV light, suitable for children aged 5 and up—where everyone can make their own fluorescent slime to take home. [Read more]
Tufting Studio: Creative Weaving Workshops and a Unique Art Gallery in Paris
New to the 16th arrondissement, Tufting Studio offers creative workshops to learn the art of tufting, along with an underground art gallery and one-of-a-kind pieces for sale. Visitors can craft their own tapestries, cushions, seating, and accessories, or take home a bespoke creation. [Read more]
Fabrique de la Flèche: immersive cinema, workshops, and a tour of the construction site at the Basilica of Saint-Denis
By 2029, the Basilica of Saint-Denis will have regained its spire on the north tower, which disappeared centuries ago. But while waiting for the work to be completed, you can visit the site and discover the expertise required for this restoration, starting October 17, 2025, with stone cutting, a forge workshop, and sound and light shows! [Read more]
Crea'Café: the creative coffee shop for 100% painting workshops opposite Père-Lachaise cemetery.
A stone's throw from the Père-Lachaise cemetery, a creative coffee shop has taken up residence: the Créa'Café. Designed by Louise, this hybrid space, part painting studio and part cozy lounge with retro vibes, invites you to let go, paintbrush in hand, whether on canvas or fabric, for a 2.5-hour session accompanied by a drink. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Musée de l'Armée, des Plans-Reliefs et de l'Ordre de la Libération?
Located in the Hôtel des Invalides, the Musée de l'Armée, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs and the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération offer a complete visit to a historic monument in Paris. For the whole family, the program includes events, guided tours and workshops. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Musée des Arts Décos Family visits and activities
Fancy a trip to the museum with the whole family? Then head for Paris' Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with its rich collections to discover on guided tours or creative workshops. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Musée d'Art Moderne Family activities, tours and mediation
Located on the banks of the Seine, not far from the Eiffel Tower, Paris' Musée d'Art Moderne (or MaM) is a must-see for modern art enthusiasts. Families, even young children, can enjoy a playful introduction to modern art. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Petit Palais Family activities and tours
Located just a stone's throw from the Grand Palais, in the heart of Paris, the Petit Palais offers a particularly rich family program, with books and tours, events, activities... For children. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Fondation Louis Vuitton? Family workshops and exhibitions
Nestled in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, the Fondation Louis Vuitton stands out for its immense design building alone. Not to mention the exhibitions and collections it houses: what's on the agenda for the whole family? [Read more]
What to do with children at the Louvre? Activities and visits for the whole family
It's the most visited museum in the world, and we're lucky enough to be able to count it among Paris's cultural highlights: the Musée du Louvre. For families, the program is particularly diverse: we take stock before your visit. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Grand Palais Exhibitions and workshops for the whole family
With its large glass roof, this Paris landmark reopened in 2025 after extensive renovations. So, what's in store for the kids? [Read more]
Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!
Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September. [Read more]
Carve your own bas-relief at an introductory stone-cutting workshop in the Marais.
In a workshop in the heart of the Marais district, learn the art of stone carving from passionate craftsman Grégory Philippe. In just two hours, become a builder for a day and leave with your own hand-carved bas-relief. [Read more]
Musée Dalí Paris: a museum of surrealist works
Sponsored - Dalí Paris presents over 300 works from a private collection acquired from Salvador Dalí and major collectors. Surrealist paintings, sculptures, engravings, objects and furniture bring to life the eclectic ideas of an insatiable explorer, fascinated by atomic science, Antiquity and the Renaissance, alchemy and religion. [Read more]
Color Room: a creative family experience in Paris
Color Room is the place to let your creativity explode, literally through a canvas and paint, in Charenton-le-Pont, and very soon in the 9th arrondissement of Paris! The ideal activity for families in search of artistic expression! [Read more]
Children's workshop at Atelier des Lumières: a fun, interactive space for little ones
The Atelier des Lumières Studio has a new identity: discover the Atelier des enfants, a creative, fun and immersive space for little visitors. [Read more]
Art & Bulle: the lively family spot in the 17th arrondissement with its creative and manual workshops
Need to express your artistic soul today? Just the thing, in the 17th arrondissement, Art & Bulle awaits you for playful creative workshops in self-hardening clay, textured art and watercolor! [Read more]
The Musée de la Grande Guerre recreates an 800 m² open-air educational trench!
Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches! [Read more]
Paint Pouring workshops at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery, a stone's throw from the Louvre - our test
Would you like to create your own work of art? Head to Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, to discover a Pouring Art workshop. Every Wednesday and Saturday, young and old alike can plunge into the world of pouring art. A moment of creativity for the whole family, guided from time to time by the artists, but above all by the gallery owners, so you can leave with your own work of art at the end. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Musée de Poche: a small art gallery and bookshop with creative workshops for children
At the Musée de Poche, children can enjoy workshops and activities in this small space between gallery and bookshop, where creativity is the order of the day, in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
TRIBU, the recreational café for families in the 9th arrondissement
Located on rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, TRIBU is a kid-friendly venue in the 9th arrondissement, with a great program of activities for young and old all week long! [Read more]
Build A Bear: create your own personalized teddy bear at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
Build A Bear is back in France after a decade's absence! The famous cuddly toy workshop has set up shop on the 5th floor of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, to the delight of young and old alike, excited at the prospect of creating their companion from A to Z. [Read more]
DIY: we tested a kintsugi workshop, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold
Kintsugi is a Japanese method that gives a broken plate, bowl or vase a second life, embellished with shimmering golden joints. From Belleville, Delphine suggests you arm yourself with patience to try the adventure! [Read more]
Choco-Story, the gourmet chocolate museum in Paris
Few can resist it: we love chocolate! Discover its history and secrets with Choco-Story, the ultra-gourmand and fun chocolate museum in Paris. [Read more]
Be Bearz: pouring painting workshop and bubble tea salon, near the Eiffel Tower
Be Bearz, the new hybrid concept store, pouring painting workshop and bubble tea salon, has arrived with its cute teddy bears a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. With this painting technique, already all the rage in Los Angeles and Milan, you can create your own work of art, with the added bonus of hot drinks and treats. A trendy creative hobby within everyone's reach! [Read more]
Mosaïcafé, the pretty, colorful spot to learn how to create a mosaic in DIY workshops
At Mosaïcafé, you'll spend two and a half hours in a timeless workshop, assembling your coloured earthenware pieces and giving life to the motif of your choice, to create a home-made decoration! [Read more]
La Régulière: independent bookshop, coffee shop and art gallery in the 18th arrondissement
In the Goutte d'Or district of Paris, you'll discover a true hybrid of independent bookshop specializing in graphic arts, coffee shop and small art gallery, where you can find little nuggets like nowhere else! [Read more]
Atelier P1, the bakery in the 18th district that offers workshops to learn how to make organic bread
In the Lamarck district, come discover your new favorite bakery, with its organic breads, pies, pastries and seasonal sandwiches, Atelier P1! Workshops are also offered on Wednesdays to learn how to make your own sourdough bread. [Read more]
Boby la Plante, playful workshops to create your own terrarium
If you're a plant lover, come and visit Boby la Plante, an astonishingly friendly store where you can create your own miniature tropical garden and take it home with you in fun workshops! [Read more]
Guided tours and workshops to discover the Bourse de Commerce's collections with the whole family
The Bourse de Commerce welcomes young and old alike to its exhibition space with a variety of activities. The program includes workshops, guided tours for young audiences and games to help families discover the works in the collection. [Read more]
A family visit and workshops at Choco-story, the chocolate museum
If you're a chocolate lover, this is the museum for you. Enter the world of chocolate at Choco-Story, the gourmet chocolate museum. The program includes workshops to create your own chocolates after a fun-filled visit! [Read more]
Les P'tits Marmottans, the special kids program at the Musée Marmottan-Monet
Fancy a cultural outing for the whole family? Head straight for the Musée Marmottan-Monet, which offers family workshops and guided tours on Wednesdays and during school vacations, so you can discover its collections and exhibitions, even with little ones! [Read more]
Little Villette, the free children's spot in the Parc de la Villette
Little Villette is a 1,000m² space entirely dedicated to children and families, just a stone's throw from the Grande Halle de la Villette. What's on offer? A wide range of free activities: reading corner, Lego, board games, circus, coloring and Little Ciné (cinema screenings) are available every weekend! [Read more]
Introduction to modeling and ceramics classes with friends or family at Three Seven, in the 6th arrondissement
Putting your hands in the clay is your guilty pleasure, the activity you never tire of? Then it's a good thing, because Three Seven is now offering its ceramic modeling classes for young and old, in its store in the 6th arrondissement. [Read more]
Reopening of the Bourdelle Museum: the current workshops for children
It's all new and beautiful: the Bourdelle Museum has just reopened its doors on March 15, 2023, after nearly two years of work. What if we went to discover it with the children around a playful and creative workshop? [Read more]
The famous brand of herbal candies opens its first French store in the Marais
The leader in herbal candies chose the Marais in Paris to set up its first French store, open since November 15, 2022. Among the iconic recipes, new products and exclusive personalization services have been added. To complete the experience, the Swiss brand's experts will lead creative workshops of all kinds for maximum immersion! [Read more]
Moi & mes enfants, a one-stop shop for single-parent families in the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, as you walk along metro line 6 towards Nation, you're likely to come across the welcoming windows of Moi & mes enfants. Just opened last November, the third-party venue is already offering a great program for all ages! [Read more]
L'Atelier Geneviève, a café where you can enjoy ceramic workshops
L'Atelier Geneviève is the cool new spot in the 11th arrondissement. Both a café and a ceramics workshop, L'Atelier Geneviève lets you personalize all kinds of buttery ceramic objects and take them home with you! All with a good cup of coffee. [Read more]
Manufacture Arribas, official glassblower of Disneyland Paris, opens its doors to you
If you're a lover of fine glassmaking, get your diary ready! Manufacture Arribas, known as the official glassblower at Disneyland Paris, is offering tours and workshops at the Château de Condé Sainte-Libiaire, in the Val-de-Marne region of France. An opportunity to learn more about this exceptional craft! [Read more]
Ecole Ferrandi cooking classes at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Calling all cooking enthusiasts! From February 2020, the Ferrandi school will be setting up shop at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann to offer cooking classes for adults and children! [Read more]
Do It Yourself: the must-visit DIY places in Paris to learn how to create with your own hands
Want to learn to sew, cook or create a beautiful ceramic plate? Then sign up for a DIY workshop in Paris, and discover new passions! [Read more]
Quirky: a creative doormat customization workshop for a one-of-a-kind rug in Châtelet
Just a stone’s throw from Châtelet, the Paillasson Workshop invites you to grab the brushes and reinvent your hallway decor. Create your own one-of-a-kind piece, far from the dreary default “Bienvenue,” in a two-hour, creative, sociable group workshop. [Read more]
Poetic Paris: design your own dried-flower candle holder in this hidden workshop in the 11th arrondissement
Forget fleeting bouquets and step into a hidden green haven in the heart of the 11th arrondissement. At Poétique Paris, craft your own dried-flower candle holder—a luminous, one-of-a-kind piece in the capital—during a cottage-core inspired DIY workshop. [Read more]
Whip up two-tone croissants and chocolate croissants at a Viennoiserie workshop in Paris
And what if the secret to perfect pastry were hiding at Lili & Clo? Near Sentier, shaping croissants and two-tone pain au chocolat becomes accessible to everyone, in a 3-hour workshop where you discover the precise moves that bring these crispy delights to life. A warm and indulgent immersion! [Read more]
Unusual: we tried a stained-glass intro during a workshop at the foot of Montmartre Hill.
At the foot of Montmartre Hill, Justine Dablanc’s workshop opens its doors to the curious for a quick immersion in the art of stained glass. Here you learn to tame glass and lead to bring a luminous creation to life in just three hours. A fascinating dive into an ancient craft where precise technique meets the magic of color. [Read more]
Central Cos: the hub for pop culture enthusiasts, boasting a cozy coffee shop and a workshop for crafting your own cosplay.
Attention to all creatives and cosplay enthusiasts: Central Cos blends the cozy feel of a coffee shop with the lively buzz of a workshop, featuring professional-grade equipment in a collaborative, food-friendly space! [Read more]
Noomi Creative Market: the shop to create bespoke costume jewelry in the Marais
Noomi is a true paradise for DIY lovers and fans of personalized costume jewelry. This Marais shop is packed with thousands of charms, beads, and chains, letting you design a one-of-a-kind necklace or bracelet, and it also runs a design workshop so you can walk away with a 100% custom piece. [Read more]
Ceramic cafés in Paris and Île-de-France, our top DIY addresses
They are popping up more and more in the Île-de-France region and the capital: ceramic cafés are the ideal place to create something with your own hands in the cozy atmosphere of a café. [Read more]
Bâton Rouge: the place to create your own custom makeup and learn about colorimetry in Paris.
Looking for the perfect lipstick or blush to match your complexion? Why not go for a custom-made product? That's what Bâton Rouge, an unusual boutique in Paris, offers. The concept? Create your own 100% eco-friendly lipstick, from the color to the fragrance to the texture, as well as your blush, based on your taste, your skin tone, and your colorimetry! [Read more]
Etagère Café: an artistic interlude in this creative café in the 11th arrondissement, with handicraft activities
Looking for a quiet break in the day? At Étagère Café, you can sip a drink while trying out one of the creative activities on offer, from porcelain painting to candle-making and other handicrafts, in complete relaxation! [Read more]
Les filles d'à côté: the florist where you can learn to create your own bouquet of flowers in DIY workshops
Discover the art of flower arranging at Les filles d'à côté, the 11th arrondissement's colorful and cheerful florists, where you can buy your bouquet or learn to make your own! [Read more]
Biscotti, the gourmet ceramic café in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)
Set to open in September 2025, Biscotti is the latest ceramic café to open in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine. On the menu? Creativity and gourmet delights! [Read more]
Gutea, the creative spot to paint on figurines while sipping bubble tea, in the 13th arrondissement.
In the Glacière district of the 13th arrondissement, Gutea invites you to relax in a café-style setting, with a creative workshop. [Read more]
Fe.Mè, the DIY studio and gourmet coffeeshop in Romainville (93)
On Rue Carnot, in Romainville (93), a colorful window distinguishes Fe.Mè from the rest of the street: pink, blue, balls and other DIY kits already announce the program: people come here for a creative workshop, a knitting café, to stock up as in a haberdashery, or simply to drink a comforting hot drink in the coffeeshop. [Read more]
MiniMeLand: customize your vintage denim jacket in a colorful and unique concept store
Welcome to the home, not of Alice, but of Marie Marquet, where color and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces reign supreme, at MinimeLand! A cheerful boutique-workshop where you can customize your jackets, hats or sneakers without getting bored for a single second! [Read more]
Insolite: "Superbe." workshops to make your own swimsuit or panties in Paris
Superbe, the funky lingerie and swimwear brand, promotes audacity and uninhibited femininity with sequins and colorful patterns. For DIY aficionados, the label organizes swimsuit and panty creation workshops to learn how to create your own made-to-measure style! [Read more]
Make your own vegan chocolate bars in a workshop at Rrraw Cacao Factory
Whether you're vegan or just curious about chocolate, take part in a chocolate bar-making workshop at Rrraw Cacao Factory, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Wecandoo manual and creative workshops to learn how to make things yourself
Learn the art of onigiri, create ephemeral tattoos... It's all possible and much more when you take part in Wecandoo's creative and manual workshops. [Read more]
Café Studio, a vegan spot with a flea market feel that offers creative workshops
Head to Café Studio, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, to learn how to sew, embroider or apply makeup, while enjoying a good vegan cookie, in the middle of upcycled objects that you will want to take home! [Read more]
Pigeon Coq, the DIY workshop to make your own unique upcycled leather handbag
Tired of seeing the same handbags in the stores all the time? Then create your own unique accessory, using upcycled leather, in the Pigeon Coq workshop near Strasbourg-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Mazette, the first creative laboratory dedicated to Do It Yourself in Paris
Mazette is the new meeting place for creative Parisians! If you're a Do It Yourself enthusiast, you'll love this creative laboratory, where you can try your hand at crochet, knitting, drawing or candle-making! [Read more]
La Papoterie, the ceramic café where you can spend an afternoon chilling out and creating.
With a ceramics café in the 9th arrondissement and another in the 11th, La Papoterie welcomes young and old, ceramics painting professionals and amateurs alike, for a 2h30 session to create the design of your choice on dozens of pieces of crockery, decoration... [Read more]
L'Atelier des Gâteaux, family pastry and cake design classes in Paris
Looking for a class where you can learn to bake like a chef with your kids? L'Atelier des Gâteaux, in the 6th arrondissement, offers children aged 8 and over the chance to learn how to make macaroons, cupcakes, choux...with their parents for an afternoon. [Read more]
Irisé Party: a beauty workshop to learn how to apply make-up alone or in pairs
Even outside Mother's Day, there's nothing better than a cosy moment between mother and daughter or friends! Make-up brand Irisé Paris offers a workshop where you can learn how to pamper yourself together, from a professional make-up artist. [Read more]
Maison Laugier, a niche perfume boutique-workshop where you can create your own bespoke fragrance
After its first boutique-atelier in Lyon, Maison Laugier has arrived in Paris! In this spot dedicated to haute-parfumerie, you'll discover a line of niche perfumes, but above all you'll come to create your own fragrance. [Read more]
Cooking and pastry classes for children in Paris, fun & educational workshops
Are you looking for a cooking or pastry-making class for your child in Paris? From simple courses that teach the basics to classes given by top chefs, you're spoilt for choice. [Read more]
Cooking and pastry classes for children in Paris, fun & educational workshops
