Camping in Paris
Why we love holidays in Paris
The French capital really needs no introduction - but let’s do it anyway! The so-called City of Light can be anything you want it to be. Romantic, thrilling, surprising and exciting in equal measure, Paris never disappoints. From the iconic Eiffel Tower piercing the skyline to the atmospheric streets of Montmartre, this is a city that seems to delight in challenging your expectations, around every corner. No two ‘arrondissements’ (or districts) feel the same. You’ll find your favourite, that’s for sure. Ours? If we were forced to pick, might be Saint Germain’s wonderfully eclectic streets and Marais’ incredible food. With its world-class museums housing priceless masterpieces and charming sidewalk cafés serving perfect croissants, Paris delivers everything you've dreamed of and more. A return trip is inevitable!
Just 32 kilometres east of central Paris, the magic multiplies at Disneyland® Paris, where fairy-tale dreams come alive in spectacular fashion. Beyond the theme parks, the Île-de-France region offers magnificent châteaux like Versailles and Fontainebleau,. charming riverside towns along the Seine and Marne, plus forests and parks perfect for escaping the urban bustle.
The essence of Paris
Iconic landmarks everywhere
Paris presents a living postcard with the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Sacré-Cœur creating an instantly recognizable skyline. Every neighbourhood reveals architectural treasures, from Haussmann's grand boulevards to hidden medieval courtyards waiting to be discovered.
World-class culture and cuisine
Home to the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and countless galleries, Paris offers magical art alongside a culinary scene that ranges from Michelin-starred restaurants to perfect neighbourhood bistros. Every meal is an event, every museum visit a feast for the senses.
Magic for all ages
From Disneyland® Paris bringing your kids favourite characters to life to interactive science museums, riverboat cruises, and parks perfect for family picnics, Paris caters beautifully to visitors of every age. The city's excellent public transport makes exploring with children both easy and enjoyable.
Our favourite things to do in Paris
Fun days out
Disneyland® Paris offers magical experiences across two theme parks where classic Disney characters come alive through parades, thrilling attractions, and immersive themed lands from Fantasyland to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie provides hands-on science discoveries through interactive exhibits, planetarium shows. Parc Astérix, 35 km north, features rollercoasters, shows, and lots of French culture (a nice change from Disney). Jardin d'Acclimatation features vintage carousels, puppet shows, adventure playgrounds, and small farm animals in this amusement park within the Bois de Boulogne. Seine river cruises offer relaxing perspectives of Paris landmarks, with an open deck in summer. Your kids will love it! At night, they’re a romantic treat for couples too.
Getting active
Cycling through Paris is possible - although perhaps not for very young children. The city's beauty can be explored on dedicated bike lanes and bike-sharing stations, with routes along the Seine, through the Marais district, and around major parks offering safe family-friendly exploration.
The Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes are the city’s best green lungs, with extensive green spaces for hiking, jogging, and outdoor activities, featuring lakes for boating, playgrounds, and peaceful forest paths. Roller-skating and skateboarding are popular along the Seine embankments and in designated areas, with rental equipment available and Sunday closures creating car-free zones for safe wheeled adventures.
Cultural hotspots
The Louvre is a palace of wonders that no single visit can do justice to. It houses the world's most famous artworks including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, with family-friendly audio guides and treasure hunts making art viewing engaging for kids.
Musée d'Orsay showcases Impressionist masterpieces in a beautiful converted railway station, while the nearby Musée Rodin features sculptures in a garden settings perfect for combining art with outdoor time. The dazzling white cupola of Sacré-Cœur Basilica crowns Montmartre hill with spectacular city views, via the funicular railway. The artistic quarter offers street performers, portrait artists, and the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. The Centre Pompidou presents modern art in a striking building with external escalators climbing to terrific rooftop views.
Our favourite things to see in Paris
Historic sites
The Eiffel Tower offers breathtaking city panoramas from its three levels, with evening illuminations creating magical experiences. Champ de Mars park provides perfect picnic spots nearby. Notre-Dame Cathedral, despite restoration work, remains one of the world's finest Gothic masterpieces (it’s just reopened: and looks magnificent), with Sainte-Chapelle showcasing medieval stained glass that creates rainbow light shows on sunny days.
The Arc de Triomphe anchors the Champs-Élysées, with climbs to the top revealing spectacular views down the famous avenue and across to La Défense business district. Versailles Palace, just 40 minutes from central Paris, is as opulent as it gets. The famous Hall of Mirrors, and gardens with fountains, and boat rentals make it a fun day out for kids too.
Cities and towns worth seeing
There is much to see in the wider Paris region. Fontainebleau offers royal château trips with beautifully preserved Renaissance and classical interiors, surrounded by one of France's largest forests perfect for hiking and rock climbing adventures. Chantilly combines magnificent château visits with the Living Horse Museum, plus France's largest château gardens and the charming medieval town center.
Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval town, features ramparts, underground tunnels, medieval festivals with knights and falconry demonstrations, plus traditional craft workshops. Pretty Saint-Germain-en-Laye has beautiful forest walks, and is the birthplace of Claude Debussy.
Natural wonders
The Seine River is your route away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with peaceful embankment walks and romantic floating restaurants, with guided boat tours revealing the city's history from unique water-level perspectives. Luxembourg Gardens, on the south bank of the river, are 25 hectares of formal French gardens, English gardens, and forested areas featuring palace visits, puppet theatre performances, and model boat sailing on the central octagonal pond.
The Bois de Boulogne is 845 hectares of parks with lakes, waterfalls, rose gardens, and the Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park, plus Longchamp racecourse and walking trails. Père Lachaise Cemetery offers surprising beauty with famous graves including Jim Morrison and Édith Piaf, tree-lined paths, and peaceful spots amidst the urban environment.
Travelling to Paris
Nearest airports
- Charles de Gaulle
- Paris Orly
- Paris Beauvais
Nearest train stations
- Paris Gare du Nord
- Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy
Nearest ports
- Calais
- Le Havre
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