Things to Do with Kids in Paris During the School Holidays

Family Days Out Near FrogPubs

Paris is a great city to explore with children during the school holidays, especially if you plan your days by neighbourhood. From cinemas and immersive science experiences to virtual reality and outdoor space, there are plenty of ways to keep kids entertained throughout.

From 20 February to 8 March, FrogPubs makes family days out easier. Kids eat free at lunch during the school holidays, giving parents a relaxed and good-value place to stop after a busy morning out.

Here are some easy ideas for family activities near our Paris pubs.

Around Frog at Bercy Village
Cinema, science and immersive experiences

Bercy Village is one of the best areas in Paris for families. Fully pedestrian and compact, it offers a wide range of activities within easy walking distance.

UGC Ciné Cité Bercy is right in the heart of the village and shows a strong selection of family-friendly films during the school holidays. Nearby, Science Expérience offers an immersive, hands-on journey through science, space and the natural world, designed to spark curiosity in children.

For older kids and teenagers, Eclipso provides shared virtual reality adventures that are fun, active and easy to enjoy as a group. A short walk away, the Musée des Arts Forains offers a guided, interactive fairground experience with vintage games and rides. Visits are by reservation only and run throughout the year, with extra availability during school holidays.

Frog at Bercy Village is the perfect place to stop for lunch between activities. From 21 February to 8 March, kids eat free at lunch.

Close to Frog & British Library
Cinema and riverside walks

Just a short walk from Bercy Village, the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand area is ideal for a calmer family afternoon.

MK2 Bibliothèque is a popular cinema with comfortable seating and regular screenings suitable for children. The nearby Seine riverbanks are also perfect for a relaxed walk before or after a film.

Frog & British Library is close by and makes an easy lunch stop. During the school holidays, kids eat free at lunch.

Near Frog XVI
Parks, rides and open space

The 16th arrondissement is ideal for outdoor family days.

Jardin d’Acclimatation is a firm favourite during school holidays, with rides, playgrounds and animals all in one place. Nearby, the Bois de Boulogne offers space to walk, cycle and unwind.

After a morning outside, Frog XVI is a relaxed spot for lunch, with kids eating free during the school holidays.

Near Frog Hop House
Views and low-key sightseeing

If you are looking for something a little quieter, the 15th arrondissement works well with children.

The Montparnasse Tower observation deck offers panoramic views across Paris that kids love, and local cinemas in the area often programme family films during the holidays.

Frog Hop House is a casual lunch stop nearby, with kids eating free from 20 February to 8 March.

Near Frog &Rosbif
Central Paris, indoors and out

Les Halles is ideal if you want to stay central or need options that work whatever the weather.

Forum des Halles has cinemas and an indoor play area under the Canopée, while the Centre Pompidou nearby regularly runs family-friendly exhibitions.

Frog & Rosbif sits right in the middle of it all and is an easy lunch base, with kids eating free during the school holidays.