Paris Left Bank Walking Tour for Kids
Rive Gauche – Latin Quarter
Welcome to the Paris Left Bank!
Rive Gauche and the Latin Quarter have attracted so many dreamers, painters, writers, and now you and your family. Come discover this part of Paris with me. The Paris left bank walking tour for kids is an excellent way to discover this incredible part of Paris.
If you are asking yourself what to do on Paris’ Rive Gauche/Left Bank with kids, I have the answers.
On this fun family walking tour of Rive Gauche, I will help you uncover two thousand years of Parisian history, with stories that engage both children and adults alike. From Roman ruins to royal palaces, sweets to eat and gorgeous Parisian streets to discover. I will ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the incredible hidden treasures this area of Paris has to offer.
This Paris left bank walking tour for kids will capture your children’s attention with an amusing brochure filled with activities for little kids and engaging questions to stimulate dialog with teenagers. In addition, I carry many historical images on an iPad to help adults imagine how Paris has evolved over the past two thousand years. I often hear tourists ask, “what is this building or sculpture doing here?” On this Paris left bank walking tour for kids, you and your children can ask all the why, what and how questions you can think of. I have spent years learning and reading history books about Paris, Europe, art and art history. As a student at the University of Pennsylvania I regularly spent days in the library researching, checking and double checking sources. Now as a guide I apply the same standards to my Paris family walking tours.
In addition to learning the history of Paris, I will also show you where to find the best, most famous and authentic Parisian desserts. Do you like choux, chocolates, chocolate mousse, macaroons or French cookies (sablés)? I will show you where to find them! On this tour I will explain these desserts’ origins, where they were first created and why they become so popular.
I will also show you the ins and outs of a true Parisian life: where Parisians come to relax, play, eat and shop. This tour takes us through one of the greatest eating districts of Paris and you might be surprised at the variety of options on Paris’ Left Bank. After the tour, if you still have questions, you can always email or text me.
Being a Family tour guide brings me joy. I would be thrilled to help you discover Paris and perhaps make a new friend in this exciting city.
À bientôt!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Paris Left Bank / Rive Gauche?
In French, rive gauche means left bank, and in Paris you can tell which bank is which by following the direction of the river. As you flow with the current of the Seine, you will be travelling through Paris roughly from Southeast to Northwest, along your right-hand side is the right bank, rive droite, which includes the Marais, the Louvre and the Champs Elysée, on the left-hand side is the left bank, rive gauche, which has the Latin Quarter, Invalides, the Champ de Mars and of course, the Eiffel Tower.
Are there any great playgrounds on the Paris Left Bank / Rive Gauche?
There are a few small neighborhood playgrounds in the Latin Quarter and Saint Germain des Pres. However, the best playground is definitely in the Luxembourg Gardens, there is a small fee to enter but your kids can spend hours climbing, swinging and running around.
What are 5 amazing things to do with kids on the Paris Left Bank / Rive Gauche?
1. Sail a vintage toy boat in the Luxembourg Garden
2. Visit the Shakespeare and Company bookshop
3. Scan Invaders!
4. Take a family selfie in front of the Pantheon and pick up one of Paris’ best croissants at the Boulangerie Moderne Rabineau
5. Stroll the famous Cour du Commerce Saint-André and get some ice cream at the Glacier des Pres!