Going to Paris in August with a 9 month old, what are some non-touristy “must-do’s” that are manageable with a babe?

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Emilie Bienvenew · Answer

Activities kids friendly at Jardin des Tuileries: A lovely break for kids and grown-ups alike, right in the middle of this extraordinary garden.

Make sure you also explore all the artworks tucked away in its many nooks and crannies — there are some real surprises!

Wine Guy · Answer

folderol: Ice cream and natural wine

Gio · Answer

Parc Monceau: From the manège to the balançoires and a relatively new playground, this park is perfect for little ones

Emilie Bienvenew · Answer

Parents with strollers in Paris : take the bus !: Save you the hassle of trying to take the metro with a stroller in Paris : it's a nightmare (mostly no elevator, doors hard to open and don't get me started on finding the place inside the metro in busy hours), my Parisian family & friends all know the secret : take the public bus !

The network is really good and plus : enjoy the window views of the different areas, you may want to get down in a place you find charming and never thought of visiting.

You may have to wait a bit longer then the metro, and still face some difficulties in rush hours, but Parisian accept more the presence of strollers/toddlers/family in the bus then the metro and will leave place more easily.

Maryn · Answer

Jardin du Luxembourg: I took myself on a summer solo trip to Paris after having lived there and I ended up spending a lot of my time just hanging out in the Jardin du Luxembourg. It's heaven (especially if you bring along a baguette and some cheese).

Paige Stewart Enslow · Answer

parc buttes chaumont: my favorite park in paris. pack a picnic with franprix cheese and bread and post up in the park, which has lots of fun areas to explore. after, walk around la vilette and canal st martin!