Five days that combine Paris and Disneyland Paris: the Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries' sailboats, the Louvre's free entry and family Studio, a day at Jardin des Plantes, Parc de la Villette or the zoo, and two days at the Disney parks with baby care, Rider Switch and app bookings.
Many families come to Paris for Disneyland, and many come to Disneyland and wish they’d seen Paris. Five days is enough to do both well: three days in the city, mixing one big sight with a park or playground each day, and two days at Disneyland Paris. This plan keeps the walking manageable, uses the city’s free gardens and free museum entry for children, and puts the Disney days where they work best. It includes the rules on tickets, re-entry and baby facilities that matter on the day.
Every attraction here has its own page on JuniorTravelClub with details from its official website. For more city ideas, see our 3 days in Paris with kids and Paris with kids on a budget.
At a glance
- Day 1: the Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries
- Day 2: the Louvre and a garden afternoon
- Day 3: Jardin des Plantes or Parc de la Villette
- Days 4–5: Disneyland Paris
Before you go
Free for children
Paris is generous to families. Under-18s of any nationality get into the Louvre free with proof of ID. The Tuileries Garden and the Jardin des Plantes’ paths and gardens are free. At Disneyland Paris, children’s needs are planned in detail, with a Baby Care Centre in each park.
Book these
- The Louvre: check whether you need a reservation for your dates; every visitor needed one in a recent busy period.
- Disneyland Paris: holders of undated tickets must register their visit date before coming. Restaurant tables and high chairs can be booked in the app up to two months ahead.
Day 1: The Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries
The Eiffel Tower is a tower children climb inside rather than only look at: three levels, an open-air platform at the top, and a staircase as an alternative to the lift on the way up. Go early. Afterwards, cross the river to the Aquarium de Paris if the weather turns.
In the afternoon, head for the Tuileries Garden. It costs nothing to get in, and the things children remember here are simple: pushing a sailboat across a pond with a stick, a carousel ride and a few minutes on the trampolines (for children over 2). The play area with a slide, swings and roundabouts is free, and picnics are allowed.
Day 2: The Louvre
At the Louvre, children get in free, and the Studio on the ground floor of the Richelieu wing gives families a space built for them, with a baby area that has a bottle warmer, microwave and nursing chair. You can borrow a pushchair or front baby carrier free at the visitor assistance area under the Pyramid. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Keep the visit short: a handful of rooms and the Studio is plenty for young children. Food isn’t allowed in the exhibition rooms, so picnic in the Tuileries next door.
With children aged 5 and up, you could add Musée Grévin, the wax museum, where children under 5 get in free. Children under 15 must be with an adult, there’s no re-entry, and its café is currently closed.
Day 3: Choose your Paris park
Jardin des Plantes
At the Jardin des Plantes, the garden itself is free, so you can build an outdoor day around a picnic and add just one paid venue: the Ménagerie zoo with its keeper meetings, or the Galerie des Enfants in the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution. The Ménagerie opens every day; the Grande Galerie closes on Tuesdays.
Parc de la Villette
Parc de la Villette plans its space around families. The Jardin des dunes et des vents is for children aged 0 to 13, and adults only get in with a child. There are carousels, children’s shows and workshops that parents can join. Next to the park, the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie has the Cité des enfants children’s section, with strollers to borrow at the cloakroom.
Or: the zoo
The Paris Zoological Park has no time slots for individual visits, so the day can follow the children’s pace. Visitors under 16 must be with an adult who also has a ticket, and every exit is final. Metro line 8 to Porte Dorée is under 10 minutes’ walk.
Days 4–5: Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has two parks, Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World, and is open every day of the year, with seasonal opening times. Give it two days, one per park, or use a ticket that lets you move between them.
- Baby care: there’s a Baby Care Centre in each park, on Main Street, U.S.A. near Plaza Gardens Restaurant and next to Studio Services in Disney Adventure World. Most restrooms have changing tables.
- Height limits: some attractions are only open above a certain height. Rider Switch lets one parent ride while the other waits with the child, then swap without queuing again.
- Food: character dining is available for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Book tables and high chairs in the app up to two months ahead.
- Pushchairs: they can be rented just inside each park entrance.
- Rain: covered passages and many indoor attractions keep the day going.
- Sensory support: noise-cancelling headphones are available, and some shows offer vibrating vests. Visitors with proof of disability can apply for a Priority Card.
Stay near the resort for these two nights rather than travelling out and back from central Paris each day.
Good to know with kids
One big thing a day
Paris rewards a slow pace. One major sight in the morning and a park in the afternoon is plenty for young children.
Picnics
The Tuileries and the Jardin des Plantes both allow picnics, and the Louvre suggests the Tuileries for one.
Tuesdays
The Louvre and the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution are closed on Tuesdays, and the Musée des Arts et Métiers closes on Mondays. Make Tuesday your Disney or park day.
Re-entry
There’s no re-entry at the Paris Zoological Park or Musée Grévin. Plan toilet and food breaks inside.
Plan and book
A Paris sightseeing pass can help if you’ll visit several paid attractions: Go City Paris. Search for Disneyland Paris tickets on Tiqets and compare with Disney’s own site. Mobile data: France eSIM on Airalo.
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Where to stay with kids in Paris
Staying near the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars (7th arrondissement) keeps the tower, the river and big green spaces within a short walk. The Marais and the Latin Quarter are central for Notre-Dame, the Seine and the Jardin du Luxembourg. For the Disneyland Paris days, the hotels around the resort at Marne-la-Vallée save the train ride each morning.
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Final thoughts
Do one big sight a day with a garden afternoon, use free entry for children at the Louvre and the free gardens, avoid museums on Tuesdays, register your Disney date and stay near the resort for the Disney days.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for Paris and Disneyland with kids?
Five days works well: three in Paris and two at Disneyland Paris, one for each park. With four days, keep two for Paris and two for Disney.
Is the Louvre free for children?
Yes. Under-18s of any nationality get in free with proof of ID. The Studio in the Richelieu wing has a baby space, and pushchairs and front carriers can be borrowed free.
Where can kids play for free in Paris?
The Tuileries' play area is free, and so are the paths and gardens of the Jardin des Plantes. At Parc de la Villette, the Jardin des dunes et des vents is for children aged 0 to 13.
Does Disneyland Paris have baby facilities?
Yes. There's a Baby Care Centre in each park, most restrooms have changing tables, and pushchairs can be rented inside the entrances.
What if my child is too small for some Disney rides?
Use Rider Switch: one adult rides while the other waits with the child, then you swap without queuing twice.
Should we stay in Paris or near Disneyland?
Stay in the city for the Paris days and near the resort for the Disney days, so you're not travelling out and back with tired children.
Which day should we avoid for museums?
Tuesdays, when the Louvre and the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution are closed.
