Guest Blogger: Why Paris is Perfect for a Family Vacation

Guest Blogger +1K, Entry #2684, July 26, 2013

Paris has a reputation for chic style, amazing architecture, mouthwatering food and fantastic cultural and historical sights. A vacation to Paris: which is the leading European capital leaves a lasting impression on all family members who visit; both adults and children.

Where do you want to go in Paris this season?

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Culture on demand

Anyone considering a family break in France’s capital city need not worry about finding something to fill their days. Grown-ups will love the fact that Paris is stuffed with museums and art galleries such as The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou and the Rodin Museum. Culture vultures can feast on a rich diet of grand masters, contemporary works and sublime sculpture, all exhibiting within the city limits.

Boat trips along the River Seine give a different perspective on the City of Light and are a perfect way of spending a relaxing afternoon for all the family. Children’s highlights include Disneyland Paris, which is a half hour train ride from central Paris and offers all the usual thrilling attractions. For teens, the Paris Sewer Tour may appeal in a gross way or for an out of town excursion head to Versailles where ‘France Miniature’ offers a fascinating display.

Paris is a great destination for the entire family

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Sweet diversions

No-one goes to Paris without being blown away by the cakes and pastries on offer. All the family can indulge themselves in the patisseries and boulangeries, although it would be necessary to stay for months to sample all the delicacies available. Patisserie is something of an art in France and the little cakes are true things of beauty; small and large children alike find their shiny jewel colors and sweet creamy confections irresistible.

Delicious Parisian desserts and fare are waiting for you

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Flying in

Paris is a major transport hub in central Europe and as such, getting in and out is simple and straightforward. Direct flights from the USA with Air France are frequent and once arrived in the city navigating around is easy. Getting to Paris from either Orly or Charles de Gaulle airports is easy on the RER, a quick and efficient rail service. For subway transport around Paris, take the Metro, which has no less than three hundred stations and covers vast areas of the city. Other transport options include buses, which work well and have the added bonus of taking in some of the sights as they make their way along the streets and boulevards.

Paris weather forecast

The best times to visit are during springtime, when the weather is fresher and the gardens at Jardin du Luxembourg and Tuileries are in full bloom. July and August can be very hot and busy, as most of the country goes on vacation. Between November and February visitors will find that the crowds are smaller, which means getting into attractions is easier and prices are generally lower. The downside of this is that the weather can be a bit cold and damp. That said, Christmas in Paris is magical, the perfect time for a family visit.

Enjoy Paris with your kids this season

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Somewhere to stay

Paris is a leading tourist destination well set up for providing excellent hospitality to its visitors. From bed and breakfasts and chambre d’hotes to holiday apartments and glittering five star luxury accommodation in the shadows of the Eiffel Tower, Paris has it all. So why not book family flights now for the perfect Parisian vacation?

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