Culture begins at home

To enjoy the marvels of Parisian museums and monuments as a family, what could be better? Awaken the curiosity of your children by communicating your own interest in art and science, share the thrill of a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, the bell-towers of Notre Dame Cathedral or the Montparnasse Tower. Many museums and monuments offer guided visits and workshops for kids, accompanied or not by their parents, who can perhaps take the chance to have a break or do some shopping. Most are free for under-18s, or reductions apply if not. These activities and guided tours give rise to an extra charge and often need to be booked in advance. It’s worth knowing too that large families can often benefit from special reductions in certain museums. Finally, the museum and monument pass, for grown-ups, is just the ticket for families: your high-spirited offspring can accompany you free of charge, without having to queue.