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Rainy days in Paris with kids

What to do in Paris with children when it rains: cafes with play corners, museums, aquarium, workshops and indoor play spaces, sorted by type of outing.

Updated 6 October 2026 · By the Gokido team

To catch your breath: cafes with a kids' corner

When it rains, the simplest option is a place where you can stay a while without stress. Café Pépées (14th) has its play kitchen corner, books and toys; April Café (10th) is a stroller-friendly cafe with a baby corner; Ôtipi (6th) adds a toy shop and workshops.

To burn off energy indoors

Indoor play spaces are the answer for children bursting with energy: Kingooroo in Aubervilliers, Playdate in the 16th. For water, Aquaboulevard (15th) is a large indoor complex with pools.

Trampoline parks such as Trampoline Park Paris Sud in Palaiseau or Trampoline City in Gennevilliers need a bit of travel but tire out a morning very well.

To learn without noticing

The Aquarium de Paris and the Cité des sciences are safe bets, with plenty to watch and handle. For builders, Centre Kapla lets children build with wooden planks.

Among museums, the Muséum d'histoire naturelle and the Musée de l'Homme work well with young children, as there are animals, skeletons and objects to look at.

A few rainy-day tips

Book popular places, arrive at opening time and bring spare clothes. If a place is closed on Mondays or Tuesdays (many museums are), check before travelling: hours change with the season.

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Paris on a rainy day with a 3-year-old?+

The Aquarium de Paris, the Cité des enfants at the Cité des sciences, a cafe with a kids' corner like Café Pépées, or an indoor play space are good options at this age.

Are there free indoor activities in Paris?+

The Pavillon de l'Eau is free. National museums (Louvre, Orsay) and the Musée de l'Armée are free for under-18s, and the permanent collections of the Petit Palais and the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris are free for everyone.