remember feeling its magic. Riding up the Eiffel Tower elevator clutching the hand of my mother (who was born and raised in Paris), I was struck by the dazzling beauty of the towers, monuments and fountains that sailed below me. Add to the experience a few maze-like gardens, puppet shows, interactive museums and a boat ride on the Seine, and your child, too, will see Paris as the wondrous playground it is.
Paris is a city that loves kids--probably as much as it loves dogs. Parisians smile at children and welcome them into their world of culture and charm. Just pick up a copy of one of the weekly guides, PARISCOPE or L'OFFICIEL DES SPECTACLES, and you'll find listings of activities and events that will help show you the way.
TRAVEL TIPS: For tourist information and free maps, call the main Office du Tourisme de Paris at 01-49-52-53-56. In the event that you find yourself in need of a babysitter, try Kid's Service (phone: 01-47-66-00-52), one of Paris' oldest agencies with a dependable team of qualified sitters.
All phone numbers are listed as they should be dialed once in Paris.
Please keep in mind that phone numbers, addresses, and prices are subject to change. Updated June 2005.
