Like any other large European city, visitors to Paris may also be unfortunate enough to encounter pickpockets or thieves, while there is also the risk of loss of property, baggage damage, medical emergency, or flight interruptions. Travel insurance policies are bountiful and suit every need.
Paris offers the largest concentration of tourist attractions in France, from some of the world’s most famous museums to an extensive range of historic monuments, including amazing churches, magnificent palaces and cathedrals, add to this picturesque riverscape, fantastic shopping and amazing nightlife scenes.
But what draws the attention of families with kids more is undoubtedly the amusing Disneyland Resort Paris that is surely ranked as a top family attraction in all of France. Formerly ‘Euro Disney,’ Disneyland Resort Paris is made up of Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, six Disney-operated luxury resort hotels, plus a campground known as the Davy Crockett Ranch and the Disney Village, where visitors will find great shopping and dining venues.
Modeled on the successful US theme park, this is a dreamscape getaway especially enjoyable for school age children up to mid-teens. Keep in mind that a trip there does not come cheaply, but be sure that your children will enjoy meeting with their favorite Disney characters while going on the many ride on offer here.
Another great destination for families is the picture-perfect Jardin du Luxembourg. Created by ‘Boyeau de La Bareaudiere,’ first theorist of the French garden, on the initiative of Marie de Medici – the Queen of France, Jardin de Luxembourg is one of the most fantastically enjoyable city parks in the world that never fails to delight. From strolling along the long alleyways with giant trees towering overhead to picnicking on the grounds where you kids can run and play, a visit to this fascinating garden is an absolute must. If you are looking for sun-soaking, do not mind as there are always loads of chairs here.
If you are holidaying in Paris during summer months and want something different, do not miss out Paris Plage – a manmade sandy beach constructed once each year along a roadway by the Seine. Ideal for family camping, this public place offers a dazzling array of attractions, including activities like beach chairs, cafes, misting fountains, and shady swaying palm trees. The beaches are open non-stop from 8:00am to midnight from mid-July until mid-August every year and are spread across three spots: Louvre/Pont de Sully, Port de la Gare and Bassin de la Villette.
