When families start planning a trip to Paris, the same questions always come up: What should we visit? What will the kids actually enjoy? And how do we avoid spending the whole week saying “don’t touch that” inside museums? That’s exactly why family tours in Paris haven’t disappeared at all —quite the opposite. Even in the age of Google Maps, guidebooks, and AI-generated itineraries, families are still booking tours. Not the old-fashioned, megaphone-style visits, but small-group, interactive...

August in Paris has a bit of a reputation. You’ll often hear that “Parisians leave the city,” that everything shuts down, and that it’s a strange month to visit.That’s… half true. And very Parisian. Yes, many locals go on holiday in August — especially those who live in residential neighbourhoods. That’s why some favourite local restaurants suddenly display a handwritten “Fermé pour congés annuels” sign. But here’s the twist: touristy areas don’t slow down at all . The Louvre, Notre-Dame...

If Paris were a movie, Montmartre would be the opening scene — cobblestones, artists, staircases, postcard views. And if you keep walking east, the story slowly changes tone: fewer souvenirs, more locals, picnic blankets by the water, and kids riding scooters along the canal. This north-east Paris itinerary is perfect for families who want to combine iconic Paris with a more everyday, lived-in version of the city . It’s also a great way to show children that Paris isn’t just monuments —...