Unusual museums, arcade games, escape rooms, cinema, shows and gardens: around Hôtel Gramont Paris, children are unlikely to get bored!
Just a few steps from the Grands Boulevards and the Palais Garnier, the neighbourhood is full of activities to enjoy as a family. Some are almost on the doorstep, others can be discovered along the way during a walk. And on rainy days, there are plenty of ideas too.
Here is our selection for enjoying Paris with children, from the youngest to teenagers.
MUSÉE GRÉVIN:
meet your idols
500 m from the hotel · 7-minute walk
At Musée Grévin, you can come face to face with celebrities, sports stars, historical figures and fictional heroes. Children have fun spotting their favourites, while the whole family can pose alongside these surprisingly lifelike wax figures.
The Palais des Mirages, with its play of lights and mirrors, adds a touch of magic to the visit.
A must-do family outing on the Grands Boulevards, especially on a rainy day.
LA TÊTE DANS LES NUAGES:
a gamer’s paradise
250 m from the hotel · 4-minute walk
On Boulevard des Italiens, La Tête dans les Nuages is a huge indoor gaming venue.
Arcade games, racing simulators and immersive attractions: there is something for everyone, from children to teenagers, not forgetting parents who may rediscover some of the games they grew up with.
The perfect place to let off steam after a day of sightseeing.
ESCAPE HUNT:
A FAMILY ADVENTURE
250 m from the hotel · 4-minute walk
On Rue de Hanovre, just a few steps from the hotel, Escape Hunt invites you to step into a life-size adventure.
The idea? One team, one mission, a series of puzzles to solve and 60 minutes to succeed. You observe, search, think together and everyone brings their own ideas.
Among the adventures on offer, you can set off in search of Aladdin’s lamp or investigate a mystery in the Paris metro.
A particularly fun activity to enjoy with children aged 10 and over, with an adult accompanying them up to the age of 15.
PARADOX MUSEUM:
when your eyes play tricks on you
500 m from the hotel · 7-minute walk
Can you walk on the ceiling? Become tiny next to a giant? Completely lose your sense of balance?
At the Paradox Museum, on Boulevard des Italiens, optical illusions and interactive installations turn your perceptions upside down. You observe, experiment and take some often very funny photos.
A visit that entertains children and parents alike.
PALAIS-ROYAL GARDENS:
a breath of fresh air
750 m from the hotel · 10-minute walk · Free
Behind the arcades of the Palais-Royal lies one of the most beautiful gardens in central Paris.
Children first discover Daniel Buren’s famous striped columns, perfect for playing with perspective and taking a few photos. Then come the tree-lined paths, fountains and benches where you can slow down for a while.
A lovely contrast with the buzz of the Grands Boulevards, and an ideal stop before continuing towards the Louvre.
LE GRAND REX:
cinema on a grand scale
900 m from the hotel · 12-minute walk
With its Art Deco façade, huge auditorium and panoramic screen, Le Grand Rex is one of the most spectacular cinemas in Paris.
You can watch a family film there, but also go behind the scenes of the movie world with the Rex Studios experience.
A fun way to see cinema from a whole new angle!
MUSÉE EN HERBE:
art at children’s eye level
1,300 m from the hotel · 18-minute walk
Here, there is no question of simply looking at artworks in silence.
At Musée en Herbe, exhibitions and workshops invite children to observe, search, imagine and create. Art becomes a game, an investigation and sometimes even a little adventure.
A lovely way to introduce younger children to artistic creation.
THEATRES OF THE GRANDS BOULEVARDS:
on with the show!
Théâtre des Variétés 450 m from the hotel · 7-minute walk
The neighbourhood has a long theatrical tradition. Théâtre des Variétés, Théâtre du Palais-Royal and several other venues offer, depending on the season, shows that can appeal to families.
Comedy, magic, musical shows or productions for younger audiences: simply check the programmes to find something suited to your children’s ages.
And why not enjoy a late-afternoon performance before dinner in the neighbourhood?
THE COVERED PASSAGES:
a walk full of surprises
Passage Jouffroy 700 m from the hotel · 10-minute walk · Free
Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy and Passage Verdeau are like little journeys into the Paris of another era.
Beneath their glass roofs, you will find unusual shops, bookshops, historic displays and a few treasures for children.
In Passage Jouffroy, Pain d’Épices is a stop not to miss, with traditional toys, soft toys and dollhouses. It is an easy walk to combine with a visit to Musée Grévin.
Paris with the family, from Hôtel Gramont
After a day of discoveries and adventures, it is a pleasure to return to the calm of Rue de Gramont.
Our 4-star boutique hotel, located in Paris 2nd arrondissement, offers several options for family stays, including Deluxe Rooms for three guests and a Family Suite accommodating up to four guests.
Close to the Palais Garnier, the Louvre and the department stores, Hôtel Gramont Paris makes it easy to explore the capital on foot, at your own pace and according to everyone’s wishes.
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