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Champs de Mars
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Park
Historical Landmark
Scenic Landmark
Champs de Mars Description
Locals and tourists all love the Champs de Mars, the expanse of park outside the Eiffel Tower, that was once used as a drill ground for the nearby Ecole Militaire. Lovers stroll arm-in-arm, children squeal and squabble at the playgrounds which have climbing webs, sandboxes, swings, and even a toddler-only section. There's also has a delightful puppet theater, basketball courts, large swaths of green to play soccer or frisbee, little wooded areas for kids to explore, and an old-fashioned hand-cranked carousel (get a wooden stick and try to catch the metal rings as you go by).
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Young children will want to ride the lovely, old-fashioned handpainted hand cranked carousel. The stick and ring game is a bit frustrating for toddlers but satisfyingly challenging for kids a little older.
School-Age Kids: There is all sorts of impromptu fun on the weekends and school holidays at the Champs de Mars, including pony rides and go-karts.
Pre-Teens & Teens: May be embarrassed by the shall-we-say French displays of affection that one finds on many benches in the Champs de Mars, especially at sunset.
Planning Notes
- Have a picnic. You can lounge on the grass and enjoy a picnic or grab a bite from the friendly Italian vendor who has a small cafe adjacent to the carousel.
- Bring sand toys. There's lots of digging to do in the playground but you need to bring your own plastic shovel and bucket.
- Check out the Mur Pour La Paix. If you're in tourist mode, there's a glass peace wall that was built in 2000 with the word for peace in 32 languages at the far end of the Champs de Mars.
Just the Facts
Hours: Open 24/7.
Fees: Free
Recommended Time: 2 - 4 hours
What's Nearby?
- Marionnettes du Champs de Mars 67 Rue Croix nivert
75007 Paris, France
011-33-1-45-83-51-75 48.84751083333333 2.301019722222222 - Cinéaqua 5 Avenue Albert De Mun
75016 Paris, France
011-33-1-40-69-23-23 48.86302194444445 2.2917408333333333
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