Are you responsible for looking after a whole group of children, or are you a teacher who can’t think of any more fun and educational school outings? The editors of Paris Secret have come up with a few ideas for group activities specially adapted to impress young and old alike. Put on your schoolbag and follow the guide!
Go for an immersive experience
We could tell you that you don’t need to look any further for a better idea. Want to treat a whole group of kids to a different kind of outing from the traditional museum? The Bubble Planet immersive experience is just what you need. Designed for all ages, it satisfies the boundless energy of some and the curiosity of others. The only catch? You’ll have a hard time coming back down to earth afterwards…
📍 Location: Espace Chapiteaux, La Villette – Quai de la Charente, Paris 19
Open the doors to the temple of illusion
Whether you’re 7 or 77, illusions work every time. In fact, we just can’t resist testing our limits. And that’s just as well, because at Paradox Museum, there are no limits. Here, everything becomes an illusion and a dream. The icing on the cake is a sweet paradise (this one very real!) to restore your strength at the end of the tour.
📍 Location: Paradox Museum Paris, 38 boulevard des Italiens, Paris 9
Plunge into the heart of science with Science Expériences at Bercy Village
This interactive museum-style multiscience trail offers an educational immersion into the heart of science. Visitors are invited to explore the sciences through 7 themed rooms in an 850 m² exhibition space, guided by experts (vulcanologist, astrophysicist, doctor in marine biology, researcher, doctor in molecular biology or epistemology…) who aim to both amaze and educate. Dive into a captivating adventure , from the farthest reaches of the universe to the ocean abyss, via the center of the Earth. Discover the secrets of quantum physics, from teleportation to levitation… With Science Expériences, everyone learns while having fun!
📍 Location: Science Expériences, 16 Cour Saint-Emilion, Paris, 75012
Feast your eyes on the Little Prince exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières
In the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the Atelier des Lumières continues to offer immersive and spectacular exhibitions for young and old alike. The current exhibition (open from April 11) is dedicated to The Little Prince, and is one of the most kid-friendly you’ll ever see. The added value: the most active visitors can move freely around the space, so there’s no risk of dropping works of art during the visit!
📍Location: L’Atelier des Lumières, 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
Discover Viking history at Carré Sénart
With Cité Immersive Viking, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the Viking era through a large-scale digital experience that brings the greatest Vikings to life and reveals the secrets behind the founding of Normandy. The tour includes three rooms with striking sets and a sound-image-light show , and a Dream Room with 360° video projection for an immersive 25-minute show. Participants will even have to search for treasure! It’s sure to captivate them…
📍Location: Westfield Carré Sénart, Allée du Préambule, Lieusaint, 77127
Cuddle the animals at Ferme de Gally, Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole
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This educational farm offers a bucolic walk where you can discover the farm animals, the meadow, the lake and the Gally woods. Children aged 5 to 12 can take part in educational workshops such as bread and apple juice making. A relaxing return to basics!
📍Location: CD 7, Route de Bailly, 78210 Saint-Cyr-l’École
Experience the finest battles of the Napoleonic era in 3D
Napoleon takes Galeries Montparnasse by storm with an absolutely epic virtual reality experience! This sensational immersive experience will enthral even the youngest visitors, plunging them into the history of the greatest battles of the Napoleonic era. The staff meeting before the Battle of Austerlitz, the charge of the cuirassiers, or the icy atmosphere of the Berezina: taking part in key moments in history has never been so exhilarating!
📍Location: Les Galeries Montparnasse, 22 rue du départ (Paris 15), 75015
Test Cité des Enfants, the Cité des Sciences’ fun trail
Calling all curious kids! The Cité des Enfants offers two dedicated universes classified by age. One is open to 2-7 year-olds, and the other (temporarily closed) to 5-12 year-olds. The ultimate goal? To allow children to marvel, have fun and experiment. For example, they’ll be able to praise water, explore a labyrinth or work together on a construction site! It’s proven that having fun develops their physical, cognitive and spatial faculties, and opens them up to the world and to others. In short, there’s no reason not to give it a try.
📍Location: 30 avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris, France
Take the kids to a ceramics workshop
Ceramic workshops are a trendy way for children to express their creativity and have fun at the same time. You can have a snack and paint on mugs or piggy banks in amusing shapes! A lovely afternoon to do
📍Location : Paris
Pick fruit and vegetables
Here’s an activity that’s fun, tasty and educational! Did you know that just outside Paris, there are fields where you can pick fruits and vegetables? It’s a great way to teach children about the seasons, as well as cooking and its flavors!
📍Location: Paris region
Discover the capital by bike
If the kids are a little older, visiting Paris by bike is always a great idea. You’ll be able to cross the most beautiful arrondissements and discover the capital’s historic sites in a fun way. The Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens… they’re all waiting for you!
📍Location : Paris
Book an escape game with the kids, for a challenge and lots of fun
Who said escape games were only for adults? In Paris, there are adventures you can enjoy with your little ones! The principle remains the same: get everyone out of the room before time runs out. The puzzles and challenges are child-friendly! So don’t get frustrated!
📍Location: Paris