Winter vacations in Paris and the whole of zone C run from February 21 to March 8, 2026. Looking for a great family program in the capital? Here's the good news: we've put together the ideal outings to do with the kids. This winter vacation is all about having fun, learning new things, enjoying a good meal, going for a walk, getting out and about... in short, everything you need to ensure that young and old alike have a great time and make beautiful memories, without even leaving Paris!
In Paris, especially during the vacations, there's really nothing to get bored of, even if it's cold and it gets dark early, and there's no shortage of ideas! You can go on a fun family visit to the capital's museums or take part in a creative workshop, spend the afternoon in an indoor playground to let off steam, try out a parent-child cooking workshop, learn pottery or drawing at a workshop... If it's not too cold, you can explore the capital's parks and gardens; if it's not too cold, you can make the most of the long mornings (or at least, that's what we hope you'll do) to have brunch with the family in one of the kid-friendly places in Paris and its inner suburbs, have a gourmet snack in one of the city's kid-friendly cafés, or try out one of the great family third-party places offering children's courses or creative and sporting activities during the school vacations!
March 1st means you can celebrate Mardi Gras, with the carnival just a few days before! The traditional Paris carnival is back, and you can parade through the streets of the capital in your best family costumes. There's also a whole selection of children's films and cartoons to suit your little ones, as well as a fine program of shows, plays and musical tales for families, in small and large Parisian venues alike. And don't forget our special offers, free outings and low-cost entertainment, for a budget-friendly outing for young and old alike.
Here's our selection of good ideas, activities, visits and places not to be missed, close to home or a little further afield, but always accessible with your Navigo Pass! So, what's on your agenda for these February-March 2026 vacations?
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Free museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: cultural tips
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Interactive stroll in the forest of Méridon: "Mélida's tale, the spirit of the forest" in the Yvelines department
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Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
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The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement
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Tip: our top 5 family activities at the Jardin du Luxembourg
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Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
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Virtual Room: the virtual reality space at the Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot
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Children's film festivals to discover in Paris
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Children's cafés in Paris, where families can enjoy a snack together
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Indoor playgrounds for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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Vibrate, savour and enjoy with the Boom Boom Villette Food Market!
Sponsored - Vibrate, savor and enjoy with Boom Boom Villette! In the heart of the vibrant La Villette district (Paris 19th), Boom Boom Villette inaugurates its Food Market, featuring the very best in street-food. Boom Boom Villette invites you to discover this colorful and playful new venue, with its 4,000 m2 of kiosks* and bars. [Read more]
Great deal: musical workshops for children at La Seine Musicale!
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Make It Clap: create your own sitcom with the new "PopCorn" experience
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Family tip: Hi-Han, the low-cost animal park in Roissy-en-Brie (77)
Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm. [Read more]
Escape games for children and teenagers in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!
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Where to climb in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Guide to the best climbing gyms and natural sites
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Planet Park, the indoor leisure park for family fun in space, in Emerainville (77)
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Ô'ptiloup, the indoor playground in Cormeille-en-Parisis (95)
In Cormeille-en-Parisis, we're off to Ô'ptiloup, an indoor playground for the whole family. [Read more]
Petit Nuage, the kid-friendly concept and playground for children aged 0 to 10, in Saint-Ouen, France
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Crazy Park, the indoor playground near Créteil (94)
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Chouettes Mômes, the indoor playground in Meaux (77)
Near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, discover Chouette Mômes, the indoor playground for children. [Read more]
Wonderful-land, the family leisure village with indoor play area in Claye-Souilly (77)
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Cap Pirate, the indoor playground for budding pirates in Aubergenville (78)
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Ludimax, the indoor playground for children aged 0 to 12, in Villepreux (78)
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Tortuga Island, Boom Boom Villette's indoor adventure playground
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Virtual reality: our selection of VR activities in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!
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Tour Eiffel Effect, the breathtaking immersive experience on the Eiffel Tower: free gift voucher
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The Retro-Gaming Museum, for fans of vintage video games and pinball machines
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ThisIsBlindtest: the ultimate crazy blind test experience in the heart of Paris
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Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette
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Active Room: we tested the interactive floor sign just a stone's throw from Bercy
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Escape games and investigative games to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Addicted to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and other enigmas? Head for the various escape games in Paris and the Île-de-France region to experience the adventurous life for an hour, with family or friends. And because we're so fond of you, we've come up with a selection of the ones we've tried out. Ready to solve some puzzles? [Read more]
Karaoke Boxes and Karaoke evenings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, spots and concepts to discover
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Rush Action Game: we tested the Action Game for the whole family at Bastille
How about an Action Game for the whole family? Let's go to Rush Action Game, which opened its doors on December 2, 2024 in Paris, near Place de la Bastille. An Action Game offering a series of physical and tactical challenges for groups of 2 to 5 players... Ready for an adventure with family and friends? [Read more]
Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
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The Carrousel Louis Vuitton travels to the Jardin d'Acclimatation
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Disneyland Paris: schedule of attractions closed in March
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10 free or inexpensive rooftops for the best views in Paris
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What to do near the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe: Our tips and best addresses
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La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
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Square René-Viviani and its flowering trees, the unusual garden with the oldest tree in Paris
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Carousel, trampoline, playground... 3 things to do with children in the Tuileries Gardens
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The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant
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Tourism: Val-d'Oise village named one of France's most beautiful villages retains its title
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Claude Monet : where to see the works of the famous impressionist painter in Paris ?
He's undoubtedly one of France's best-loved painters: Claude Monet left us many magnificent canvases, some of which can be seen in Paris museums. [Read more]
Center Pompidou: prices, opening hours, access... All you need to know about the Musée d'Art Moderne
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Musée Picasso in Paris: prices, access, opening hours... All you need to know about the Paris museum
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The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions
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Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
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LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century
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Animal Crossing New Horizons: where to see the paintings and sculptures in the game?
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Colors Festival 2025: South American street art exhibition by Farid Rueda in an abandoned house
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The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes
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Le Bouillon Kids, a fun, family-friendly cultural venue with games room, at Les Ateliers Gaîté
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The living railway museum, a meeting place for train enthusiasts in Longueville (77)
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The Children's Gallery, HQ of the little ones at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Want to go to the museum but with your family, things get complicated: the kids get bored, you can't run around or let off steam, the exhibition doesn't interest your youngest ones...So, don't worry, the Centre Georges Pompidou has created an exhibition space specially designed for the little ones, so they can discover modern and contemporary art with activities just for them! [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!
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The Musée du fromage in Paris is open, and we want to tell you all about it!
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Educational museums to do with children in Paris
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Le Rambolitrain, model train museum in Rambouillet (78)
In Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, Rambolitrain boasts a unique collection of toy trains, whether miniature or life-size. History, scale models and guided tours: welcome to the temple of the toy train! [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]
Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives, the Vietnamese coffee shop - ceramic florist and DIY workshops - video
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MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées
An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024! [Read more]
The unusual and crazy cafés and tea rooms in Paris
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Where to enjoy a good hot chocolate in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Good chocolate addresses
Fancy a hot chocolate? Discover the best addresses in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! From the big names to coffee shops and unusual tearooms, not forgetting the real chocolatiers, there's plenty to enjoy! [Read more]
New restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Gastronomic, bistronomic, affordable or trendy, discover the new restaurants in Paris to try without delay. [Read more]
Family brunches in Paris
Here are some great ideas for a family brunch that's sure to please young and old alike! [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunches for families with children
Paris is full of great places to enjoy brunch with family and friends, but when you've got small children it can quickly turn into a nightmare... Don't panic, just opt for an all-you-can-eat brunch with entertainers specially on hand to look after your children. Click here to discover our selection: [Read more]
Family-friendly restaurants in Paris, our top addresses for kids
If you'd like to spend some gourmet moments with your children without feeling the disapproving gaze of your neighbors, discover these great family restaurants, with children's menus for the youngest! [Read more]
Restaurants with entertainment and children's play areas in and around Paris
Because going out to eat with the kids is not only a hassle, but can also be a pleasure if you find the right place, the editors of Sortir à Paris have found the best places where you can eat with peace of mind, enjoy gourmet menus and let the kids live their best life by taking part in the entertainment or playing in the play areas set aside for the purpose. [Read more]
New street food restaurants in Paris, our tips and good addresses
If you're a street-food lover, here are the best (new) addresses in Paris that celebrate street food! [Read more]
Paris's new Italian restaurants, our best addresses
Looking for a trattoria where you can enjoy fresh pasta, pizzas and other transalpine specialties? Discover the new Italian addresses in Paris. [Read more]
Asian restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Looking for a good Asian restaurant in Paris? Here are the best addresses for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and even Indonesian restaurants! [Read more]
Where to eat raclette, tartiflette, Mont d'Or or fondue in Paris? Our best addresses
Looking for a good raclette, fondue, tartiflette or Mont d'Or coulant in Paris? All you can eat, high up in the sky or in temporary chalets, discover the restaurants and other gourmet addresses where you can enjoy these delicious winter dishes in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! [Read more]
Where to eat out in Paris? Best addresses, discoveries and favorites by arrondissement
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris? There's no shortage of good addresses! Discover our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites in the capital's 20 arrondissements. [Read more]
Petite Forêt, the children's café with workshops and play area, in the 8th arrondissement
It's a café that every mom in Paris should know the address of. Petite Forêt opened in July 2021 in the Beaujon district of the 8th arrondissement, offering a family-friendly space with café, workshops and a small play area. [Read more]
Pépites de familles, a children's playground and coffeeshop in Colombes (92)
In the inner suburbs of Paris, near Colombes, Pépites de familles aims to be a place where families with children of all ages can live together and enjoy each other's company. [Read more]
La Famila, kid-friendly café with play area and workshops, near Marne-la-Vallée (77)
In Montévrain, not far from Vallée Village, Famila Café welcomes families and children all week long to its attractive café area. [Read more]
Poppy, the family and toy library for 0-10 year olds in the 17th arrondissement
Just ten minutes from Parc Monceau, in the heart of the 17th arrondissement, Poppy for kids welcomes parents, children, grandparents and nannies all day long to its open-air play area, perfectly suited to kids aged 0 to 10. [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]
La picorette, a toy store and intergenerational café with play area, in Raincy (93)
It's one of the HQs (headquarters, editor's note) for families, children, neighbors and even passers-by in Raincy: la picorette is a hybrid concept, designed for young and old alike, like a living space for all. [Read more]
Pomme, the family life space for parents and children in the 19th arrondissement
In the Laumière district, a stone's throw from the Bassin de la Villette, it's a kind of cocoon, a bubble where parents can take refuge to unwind, a caring place where children are invited to develop at their own pace: Pomme is the oasis for families, and definitely a must for the whole district. [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]
ÔTIPI Saint-Placide, the family-friendly toy store in the 6th arrondissement of Paris
ÔTIPI, the must-visit neighborhood toy store in the 15th arrondissement, is expanding and will open a new address in September 2023, in the Saint-Placide district (6th). [Read more]
Hoopers: Pixar animation blends adventure, technology and animal friendship
Mabel, an adventurous teenager, plunges into the heart of fascinating technology and an astonishing animal world in Hoopers, a Pixar film by Daniel Chong, to be released on March 4, 2026. [Read more]
Parc de Choisy: the green lung of Paris's 13th arrondissement and its assets
Located in the bustling 13th arrondissement of Paris, Parc de Choisy, also known as Square de Choisy, offers residents and visitors a haven of peace and greenery in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in 1937 on the site of a former gasworks, this classically inspired garden extends over 4.3 hectares and is a central feature of the neighborhood's community and cultural life. A lively sports spot, discover its assets. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From February 21, 2026 to March 8, 2026
Recommended age
For all
