We went to the Cite des Enfants on our first day in Paris, as we got the lay of the land and settled the kids into being in the city. Whenever you go, the kids will enjoy a bit of a break to just PLAY. The kids loved all the different areas.. Buy tickets in advance so you don't need... More

This is fine, I guess, if it's wet and the kids have had enough sight-seeing but, frankly, you're best off doing this sort of interactive science museum closer to home and concentrating on things unique to Paris, eg its many A list attractions. Alternatively, head for the main science museum itself. We didn't have the time for it but, from... More

A well-designed interactive science museum for kids. This is just one part of the Cite des Science complex which is quite extensive. We chose the "older" section for kids 5-12. Keep in mind, you pay for each part separately, and your time in the children's area is limited to 1 1/2 hours. Our active 5 year old enjoyed it immensely,... More

On our first trip to Paris we decided to take a break from the typical Paris attractions and visit La Cite des Enfants. We booked our tickets in advance (night before) online which I highly recommend. You have to pick a time slot (90 minutes each). We weren't sure if we would be kicked out at the end of our... More

took my 3.5 yr old daughter to the 2-7 AND the 5-12 exhibits. (you pay 8 euros per section). We did not do any of the explora section, this is separate and extra, we thought it would be too advanced for her. What we chose as perfect. You get an assigned entry time and 1.5 hrs to "explore" at your... More

The museum had a long line just to buy tickets. Once we purchased tickets we found that you are allotted a 90 minute window of time in the museum and you are directed to a specific area of the museum that corresponds to your children's age. We had a 90 minute wait before we could entere so we went to... More

Very interesting and educational activities for children. The time is restricted, around 1hour and a half, but my kids had a great time there. If your kid is up to 5, you'd better choose the cité for 5-12 year-old than the one for 2-7 y.o., in my opinion.

A very good place , inside AND Outside watch out for concerts specially in spring and summer

We took our near 4 year old to the 2-7 year old part of the Cite des Enfants for a well-deserved totally child oriented day in Paris. She had a ball with multi-themed areas of interactive science play. Truely engaging activities and even the child within (my partner and myself) were fascinated and delighted at the prospect of what it... More