In autumn, and especially during the All Saints' Day holidays, Paris and its surroundings come alive to offer unforgettable moments to share with your family: discover museums and castles, stroll through green spaces, visit amusement and leisure parks or the zoo, not to mention a few surprise activities for Halloween. Follow the guide!
During the holidays, Parisian museums offer the chance to discover their spaces and collections at child height and visit their exhibitions through fun activities.
The Louvre and its collections are revealed through themed tours (for ages 4 and up). Fantastic animals, gods and heroes of Antiquity, gourmet tales, or even dramatised tours... you'll be spoilt for choice! And for budding artists, creative workshops are planned every day during the school holidays.
At the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, families can discover cultures from around the world through fun and educational activities (storytelling tours, guided tours, and workshops) throughout the week and on weekends.
At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, workshops on the building's architecture and storytelling tours introduce young and old alike to modern and contemporary art.
The Jeu de Paume offers art workshops, guided tours and films.
The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution brings together young and old alike for the Deserts exhibition, with creative workshops for children aged 3 and above and guided tours following in the footsteps of animals.
To learn all about history, the Musée de l'Armée offers guided tours, storytelling tours, workshop tours and game tours for children aged 7 and up, allowing them to step into the shoes of a knight, travel back in time to the era of the Poilus or conduct an investigation in a Musketeer costume!
At the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, a programme specially designed for families awaits visitors: exhibitions, activities, conferences, shows and even planetarium sessions. There's something for everyone!
Sciences Expérience in Bercy Village invites you on a journey: from the far reaches of the universe to the depths of the abyss, via the centre of the Earth, the world around us is explained in a fun way.
In Vitry-sur-Seine, Exploradôme promises a fun and educational scientific adventure, with interactive workshops exploring space, robotics and molecular cuisine.
Aviation enthusiasts can head to the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget to stroll through the 11 exhibition halls, admire the 150 aeroplanes and other flying machines, climb aboard the legendary Concorde or Boeing 747, or even treat themselves to a workshop or themed guided tour
Finally, at the Atelier des Lumières, children can immerse themselves in Destination Moon, a 360° journey into the history of the conquest of the Moon, narrated by actor Tom Hanks.
Hangar Y, located in Meudon, transports you to another dimension through virtual reality with the sensory experience Danse, Danse, Danse – Matisse narrated by Jean-Pierre Daroussin.
At the Hôtel de la Marine, enjoy an immersive audio tour of the apartments of the Intendant of the Royal Furniture Repository during the Age of Enlightenment.
La Centrale Canine - Musée du Chien, the first museum of its kind in France, offers educational workshops and activities with dogs, in addition to a vast exhibition space featuring paintings, sculptures, everyday objects and rare items.
Monument jeu d’enfant is organising a weekend of tours, workshops and activities on 18 and 19 October 2025 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne, the Château de Vincennes, the Basilica-Cathedral of Saint-Denis, the Villa Savoye and many other major sites in Greater Paris.
My First Festival, dedicated to cinema for young audiences, will take place from 22 to 28 October 2025 in 18 Parisian venues, including the Forum des Images and the Cinémathèque Française. The theme of this 21st edition is ‘Les yeux plus gros que l'écran’ (Eyes bigger than the screen), encouraging reflection on ecology and responsible consumption.
On All Saints' Day, the châteaux offer a surprising journey back in time.
The Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte organises numerous activities such as immersive audio tours, adventure games and guided tours in costume to visit the interiors of France's largest private historical monument.
Don't hesitate to let yourself be enchanted by all the galleries of the Palace of Versailles, the Grandes Eaux Musicales (until 26 October 2025), or the many guided tours!
In Vincennes, workshops, themed theatrical, storytelling and fun tours bring the château to life throughout the holidays. This is an opportunity for the whole family to meet ghosts, relive a medieval banquet or make their own tote bag decorated with a fantastical animal!
Finally, the Château de Chantilly stands out with its unusual tour, a dive into the heart of its secrets to discover the premises and its collections of paintings from an original angle.
Leisure parks are favourite playgrounds for young and old alike, and there is no shortage of them in Paris. There's something for every family: Parc Astérix and its Gauls, Disneyland® Paris and its two large parks, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne, Parc Aventure Floreval with its 22 tree-climbing courses, L'Île de Robinson based on the theme of Robinson Crusoe, and more.
At the Aquarium de Paris, children can attend educational events, watch the sharks and other fish being fed, and enjoy new shows: Sirène des Ténèbres (Mermaid of Darkness) and A la Recherche d'Hello Kitty (In Search of Hello Kitty).
At the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Tropical Aquarium promises families a fun time in the company of 550 different species of freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, marine organisms, turtles and crocodilians.
The Parc Zoologique de Paris reveals the fascinating and mysterious species of the animal world to visitors, while offering them the chance to have breakfast with the giraffes, explore the current exhibition Animal Intelligence at the Paris Zoological Park, or observe the care given to the animals.
There are lots of family activities to enjoy in Paris and the surrounding area this Halloween!
The Jardin d'Acclimatation is celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Mexico's most colourful festival. Attractions such as La Rivière Envoûtée, the Maya Maze and the Ferris wheel have been given a special Halloween makeover, promising a few gentle scares for younger visitors!
Peur sur le Parc returns to Parc Astérix again this year. The programme includes a permanent show lasting over a month featuring monsters and terrifying creatures, and no fewer than 12 evening events!
Mysterious and evil Disney guests invade Disneyland® Paris for the Disney Halloween festival. Terrifying entertainment awaits children of all ages, who will shiver in the company of the characters they love to hate: Maleficent, Jafar, Captain Hook, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella... Don't miss the parade of Mischievous Spirits during Mickey's Halloween Celebration!
As part of its autumn bubble, the Eiffel Tower is hosting the Beau frisson event on 31 October and 1 November 2025.
For the more daring, terror descends at night at the Musée de l'Illusion, which has been completely redecorated for the occasion, with thrilling activities to scare you.
Thrills are also guaranteed at the Jardin des Plantes menagerie with the Même pas peur !
The Château de Breteuil is organising a haunted night at the château (18 October 2025) and a Murder Party (31 October and 1 November 2025), as well as an afternoon treasure hunt (26 October 2025), with pumpkin stories, fancy dress competitions and pumpkin carving.
Weather permitting, families can still enjoy wonderful outdoor activities in the capital.
The Tuileries Gardens, Luxembourg Gardens, Parc de la Villette and many other green spaces in Paris have playgrounds with swings, roundabouts and slides. Children can also go pony riding in Parc Monceau, Parc Montsouris, Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne.
Enjoy a family day out in the Fontainebleau forest, one of the most beautiful in Île-de-France. Combine a trip to the countryside with a guided tour with a difference – on a donkey or an electric scooter or enjoy thrilling rides on karts pulled by sled dogs .
Hire a city bike, cargo bike or tandem bike from 6clo, Rentabike Paris, Vélos vagabonds, Cococharge and more. There are 60 kilometres of cycle paths available for you to explore independently or with a guide. Holland Bikes Tours and Rentals and Paris Bike Tour offer guided tours so you can see and learn everything – or almost everything! – there is to know about Paris.
That’s the motto of My Urban Experience, who organize treasure hunts through the streets of Paris: a great way to learn about the city’s history, unmissable treasures and splendid heritage. With themes like ‘The Mysteries of Montmartre’ or ‘Street art at the Butte aux Cailles’, these treasure hunts packed with puzzle solving, surprises and anecdotes show you a different side to Paris.
Another great way for kids to experience Paris is with the Tootbus Paris Kids Tour. Children enjoy a fun and educational experience thanks to an enthusiastic guide who shares incredible stories about Paris, riddles, mini-challenges and a few sweets, all aboard an open-top panoramic bus touring the city!
For a memorable adventure, climb aboard the only amphibious bus in Paris, the Canards de Paris, and discover the most beautiful monuments in Western Paris, including the famous Eiffel Tower, before dipping into the Seine for an unforgettable ride. On the programme: a fun-filled guided tour that appeals to both adults and children, historical Parisian anecdotes and a quiz. An experience not to be missed.
Cruises on the Seine and Parisian canals are also a great way to visit the capital while enjoying beautiful sunny autumn days.
