• Family guide to Paris with kids
    France,  Trips with kids

    Paris with Kids Travel Tips: how to plan the perfect family trip to Paris

    Paris tips for families with kids. A practical travel guide by a mama with all you need to know before you go to Paris with kids, including overall feel, best areas to stay, tips for using a stroller in Paris and what to expect eating out in Paris with kids. I love Paris and find it a fantastic, exciting city to visit with kids. So much to see, so many parks and kids’ attractions, so much variety in this big, bustling, lively city!  Despite this love for Paris however, I knew visiting with kids would be very different from experiencing the city as a couple or with a friend and…

  • arc de triumph in Paris with Christmas decorations
    France,  Packing

    Must-have Paris Packing List for Christmas & New Year

    Packing for Paris at Christmas or New Year? This practical Paris winter packing list covers clothing, shoes, accessories and essentials for families, couples, and solo travelers. Paris at Christmas is magical. Twinkling lights along the Champs-Élysées, festive markets, seasonal treats, and the cosy glow of cafés make it one of the most enchanting winter destinations in Europe for the holiday season. But Paris in December and early January is cold, often damp, and days are short. So, you need to pack smart or you may find winter in Paris is bitter and miserable, rather than romantic and atmospheric! This Paris winter packing list covers clothing, accessories, shoes, tech, toiletries, and tips for…

  • Chenonceau Castle Loire Valley France
    France,  Travel Inspiration

    10 fantastic things to do in the Loire Valley with kids

    10 fantastic places to visit in the Loire Valley with kids. Kid-friendly Loire castles, trip ideas, Loire Valley family attractions your kids will love. The Loire valley is one of the most beautiful places in France for a family vacation. Beautiful and easy to access, this area is dotted with wonderful castles that seem out of a fairy tale and it is packed with family-friendly activities that will keep happy kids and adults alike. You can visit the Loire Valley by car or by bike and you can make it your vacation destination or just come here for a weekend getaway from Paris. However you decide to explore, these are…

  • France,  Travel Inspiration

    9 fantastic things to do in Provence with kids

    Our selection of the best things to do in Provence with kids: Unesco sites, lavender fields, family beaches and kid-friendly excursions for a perfect family vacation in the South of France. Provence is a beautiful region of France. Perched in the South of the country, Provence is a land of historical villages, some of the most beautiful lavender fields in the world, beautiful gorges and stunning coastline. It is also one of the best places to visit in France with kids, a vacation destination sure to meet the expectations or children and parents alike. I have always loved Provence and many, when dreaming of the quintessential French vacation, picture this…

  • View of Nice town and beach, French Riviera
    France,  Travel Inspiration

    The French Riviera with kids: 11 fantastic things to do in Cote d’Azur with kids

    Essential family guide to a vacation on the French Riviera with kids: fun things to do in Cote d’Azur with kids between sea, sun, history and nature. The French Riviera or Cote d’Azur, the Azure Coast, is a lovely area of France to visit with kids. Located on the southern coast of France, along the sparkling blue Mediterranean, Cote d’Azur is the South of France as you imagine it: pretty beaches, stunning blue waters, glamorous people, amazing food. Maybe surprisingly, the French Riviera is also one of the best places to visit in France with kids! Packed with family things to do and kid-friendly beaches, Cote d’Azur is perfect for…

  • Lavender field in Provence France
    France,  Travel Inspiration,  Trips with kids

    France with kids: where to go for a perfect family vacation

    A handpicked selection of the best places to visit in France with kids for a perfect family vacation: cities, villages, coastline, historical sites and flowers fields in France perfect for families France is a lovely destination for a family vacation. The country is beautiful, has amazing food, it is safe and offers a huge variety of destinations and experiences that will satisfy your vacation needs no matter what they are. Looking for a beach vacation with kids? France has stunning beaches and fabulous beach resorts and hotels. Interested in a sightseeing vacation between castles, vineyards and small towns? France has wonderful driving routes, full of put stops for kids. Planning…

  • France,  Fun and interesting facts for kids

    Fun and interesting facts about Paris for kids

    Fun and interesting facts about Paris for kids: Paris facts for children to help them learn about the capital of France or to get them excited while planning a trip to Paris, France! Do you have a child who is learning about Paris? Or maybe you are planning a family trip to Paris and want to turn it into a learning opportunity? Then you will love these facts about Paris for kids, fun and interesting facts about the capital of France that will help answer your kids’ questions. Facts about Paris for kids: an overview Paris is the capital of France Paris Population: 2.5 Million in central Paris, over 12…

  • France,  Travel Inspiration

    Inspiring travel quotes about Paris France you will love

    Inspirational travel quotes about Paris by artists that will make you dream of the City of Light and evoke its atmosphere, wherever you are. Few cities have touched writers, painters, and artists of all walks of life as much as Paris.  Generation of artists have been inspired but Paris’ beauty and its contradictions and some of them managed to capture morsels of the city canvas, paper and musical notes. These are quotes about Paris by artists and personalities from the city and beyond.  On your way to Paris? Then check our travel guides: Inspirational quotes about Paris, France – Paris City Quotes “He who contemplates the depths of Paris is…

  • view of Paris
    France,  Packing

    Paris packing list: what to wear in Paris + style tips to be comfortable and stylish

    Full Paris packing list: what to pack for Paris in each season, Paris travel essentials and style tips to be comfortable and stylish during your Paris trip. Deciding what to pack for Paris is always fun however, coming up with a Paris packing list is also always a bit of a headache! Fashion capital of the word, Paris is the type of city where you can have fun dressing up to your heart content however, it is also a city where you will do a lot of walking and a lot of hopping on an doff the metro, so comfort also is a concern. Striking the balance between comfort and…

  • Our itinerary to see the best of Paris in 2 days
    France,  Trip Ideas & Itineraries

    How to see Paris in 2 days: a Paris Itinerary you will love

    How to see Paris in 2 days: tried and tested 2 day Paris itinerary to see the best of Paris in a weekend or less. Perfect stops for a romantic getaway in Paris or a Paris city break. If you only have two days in Paris, you may be wondering how to maximize your time so you can see as much as possible without being in a constant mad rush. Indeed planning what to see in Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and the world, in 2 days can be challenging: the city offers so much the big problem visitors have is deciding what not to see,…

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    Great family hotels in Paris for all budgets: family guide

    Our guide to the best family hotels in Paris for all budgets. Find out family-friendly hotels in the best areas in Paris for sightseeing, charm and proximity to parks. [Updated in 2025 after our most recent trips]. Paris is a one of the most popular destinations in the whole of Europe and finding accommodation can be challenging, especially if you are looking for a room that can take 4 people: space truly is not Paris’ accommodation strong suit! While pretty hotels with cozy rooms for two abound, rooms for 4 or more seem a rarity in Paris and even when you do come across them, the budget is often very high,…