The Petit Guide
Self-Guided Tours
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Interactive and Fun Guides for the Whole Family!
The Petit Guide self-guided tours for families are chock full of all my go-to historical tidbits, treat spots, parks and activities, curated over the course of living in Paris with my kids, and giving hundreds of tours to families.
The guides are meant to accompany you through your visit to various neighborhoods – they give you prompts and questions to keep your kids engaged, while the whole family learns about the area!
These guides are great for families who like to go with the flow and explore on their own, without planning a ton in advance (that's me!). You will get all of the information you would have learned during a guided tour, but without having to plan ahead!
Just purchase the downloadable PDF, print it out, and start exploring!
MONTMARTRE
Exploring Montmartre with Kids
Get ready to explore one of Paris' most charming neighborhoods!
Montmartre is a very special neighborhood in Paris, brimming with history, breath-taking views and a village-like ambiance. It also happens to be very kid-friendly – this is where I am raising two kiddos!
This guide is meant to accompany you through your visit to the Montmartre neighborhood – it will give you prompts and questions to keep your kids engaged, while the whole family learns about this incredible neighborhood!
The highlights of this walk include wandering the cobblestone streets of Montmartre that transport you back to another era, walking in the footsteps of the Impressionists and sketching in front of Picasso’s studio, seeing today's artists in action at the Place du Tertre, and a breath-taking view over Paris in front of the majestic Sacré Coeur Basilica.
Some of the sights covered:
Moulin Rouge
Le Bateau Lavoir where Picasso worked
The I Love You Wall
Sacré Coeur Basilica
Place du Tertre
Please note: This is a 26 page downloadable PDF file.
CENTRAL PARIS
Get ready to explore the birthplace of Paris!
Central Paris is a must-visit area, brimming with history, unique architecture and some of Paris' most iconic monuments. This area is along the banks of the Seine river, making it very picturesque and unique to explore.
This self-guided tour for families is chock full of all my go to historical tidbits, treat spots, parks and activities, curated over the course of living in Paris for over 15 years, raising my kids here, and giving hundreds of tours to families.
This guide is meant to accompany you through your visit to Central Paris – it will give you prompts and questions to keep your kids engaged, while the whole family learns about this incredible neighborhood!
The highlights of this walk include
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Learning about the Paris City Hall
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Exploring the lower Marais neighborhood, and seeing some of the oldest streets and buildings in Paris
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Wandering on the two islands in Paris - the Ile Saint-Louis and the Ile de la Cité
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An ice cream stop at Berthillon
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Sketching at Notre Dame cathedral
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Visiting the iconic Shakespeare and Co. bookstore
Please note: This is a 26 page downloadable PDF file.