Seven Reasons You’ll Be Glad to Visit Paris with a Stroller
Paris with a stroller? It may be easier–and even more worthwhile–than you think. That’s us on what I knew may be our family’s last grand entrance into the Louvre in the open-top elevator.
Paris with Kids: Make a post-Louvre pit stop at this playground in the Tuileries
Whether you want to run off the steam and energy of your toddler before passing his naptime in the Louvre, or need a worthy reward for your children after searching out its many treasures, make way for this small playground near the Louvre on the northwestern end of the Jardins des Tuileries. This charming fenced…
Why and How to Get the Paris Museum Pass for Your Family’s Visit
Sure you can skip the line at a handful of Paris landmarks by simply showing up with a child in a stroller (tell me you shouldn’t take small kids to Paris?!), but here’s an even better trick for making the most of your family’s time and travel budget during your Paris vacation. Found it! Another favorite painting…
The best playground in Paris? Say bonjour to Parc de Jeux.
In my travels before babies, Jardin du Luxembourg was a favorite place to stroll and soak up Paris. And even with a baby in tow, we managed to carve out a little smooch time by its lovely Fontaine de Medici. With three kids along for the ride, however, I was thrilled—okay, we all were—to discover…
Tips for riding Paris buses with a stroller
As I mention in the previous post, Tips for taking the Paris metro with a stroller…if you must, getting about town “avec poussette” (with stroller) is much easier by bus. Most often, the entrance to the bus is near-level with the sidewalk, so pushing your stroller right on board is usually a breeze. Plus, easy bus…
Tips for using the Paris Metro with a stroller… if you must
If there’s one thing you can learn from Parisian parents about taking strollers on the Metro, it’s this: they don’t. Taking the bus at ground level (my bus tips here) or simply walking is a far more reasonable proposition in many instances, especially if you’re planning to get around the city on your own with…