Children
Baby-Sitting, Leisure Parks, Museum, Zoos,
Shows...
Baby-Sitting
If you wish to leave for an evening or for a day and have
your children to be taken care of, we stay at your entire
disposal to arrange for a baby-sitter.
The hotel Raphael works in collaboration with a certified
agency whose baby-sitters are experienced and multilingual.
Do not hesitate to contact us, concierge@raphael-hotel.com,
if you need their services.
Parks and Resorts
Jardin
d’Acclimatation
The
Jardin d'acclimatation (zoological park) was created in
1860 at the initiative of the 'savante société impériale
zoologique d'acclimatation' presided over by Isidore
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire.
Laid out by Davioud and Barillet Deschamps, it displayed a
luxuriant flora in the winter garden of the hothouses and
also some exotic animals and members of Indian tribes,
'lapones', 'hottentots' for the curiosity of the
aristocrats and the bourgeoisie who frequented this elegant
place.
After the 1870 war, the garden took on more of a play area
and its zoological role and exotic species diminished
little by little.
Today, it is again renewing its links with its botanical
and cultural past, while at the same time retaining the
attractions that have delighted generations of children.
In addition to horticultural stock for the gardens,
Davioud's hothouses provide workshops for children.
Here adults will find botanical stories unveiling the
secrets of tea or perfume and inspired by the 'garden of
experiences' of Empress Eugenie.
Merry-go-round - puppet show for children, also, animals:
bears, lions, monkeys, deer including some tame ones that
are free to roam at liberty.
A little train takes visitors from the edge of Porte
Maillot to the main entrance of the park.
Bowling de Paris.
Open everyday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Disneyland Resort Paris
At
only 35 minutes from Paris, discover Disneyland Resort
Paris, with its two themes parks : Disneyland Park and
Walt Disney Studios Park.
Disneyland Park is the kingdom of Disney's characters, and
you will be enchanted by the rides and shows of this
wonderful enchanted world.
In the new Walt Disney Studios Park, you will be plunged
into the fascinating world of cinema, television and
animation.
And discover Disney Village and its fantastic shows and
bars. Both parks are open each day of the year.
The Disneyland Park is open everyday from 10:00 AM to 8:00
PM
The Walt Disney Studios Park is open everyday from 10:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Both
parks open later during summer and opening times are
subjects to frequent changes (schedule available
here)
One day passports to access to the Disneyland Park and the
Walt Disney Studios Park are availables :
• Adult, 62 € • Child (under 11), 54 €
• Under 3 years, free
Access
from Paris by the RER A (Marne la Vallée Chessy stop).
By car from the A4 motorway (exit) 14).
TGV station at the entrance of the park.
Service
Plus 'Clefs d'Or'
We
have some tickets available at the concierge for a priority
access to both parks, Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios.
Les Jardins de Thoiry
'Château
de Thoiry en Yvelines' is situated around 40 km to the
west of Paris and 25 km north of Versailles. Thoiry
features the rare esoteric architecture of the
Renaissance, and a transparent bridge of light, with its
flower beds forming a sun dial in the landscape. Fine
furniture, tapestries and portraits. Restoration of the
decor and furniture each year adds to their beauty.
Exhibitions, concerts, guided tours. Maze, rose garden,
pine wood, English-style gardens and perfumes, borders of
peonies... Safari park and zoo with 800 exotic animals
roaming free. 'The Mysterious Island'. Adventure trail with
suspended bridges in the giant foliage, holes with sound
games, wooden pyramid to climb, toboggans.
Open everyday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Museums
Grévin Museum
10, boulevard Montmartre (9°)
Open since 1882, the musée Grévin pays tribute each year to
great men and women in the world.
After 6 months of work, 280 wax figures - of which 80 are
new - are displayed in stage sets with sound effects.
New this year: the chance to be photographed next to your
favourite star.
You will also be able to relive the high points in France's
history through some 50 characters from different times.
The visit continues with the legendary Théâtre du Musée
where all of Paris meets and you will be filled with wonder
in the 'Palais des Mirages' which has never ceased to
astonish people... since the World Fair of 1900 !
Finally, thanks to new technology in the portrayal of image
and light, the 'Passage à Images' will plunge you into a
fantastic world oscillating between illusion and reality.
Open everyday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM / Saturday and
Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Adult 16 €
Children from 6 to 14 years old 9 €
Le Palais de la Découverte
Dynamic and interactive presentation of science. Astronomy
with the new planetarium, biology, chemistry, mathematics,
physics and earth sciences. Electrostatics room, Sun room.
Reopening of the Acoustics room: offers a series of
experiments and demonstrations in which to investigate the
phenomenon of sound: making and speed of sound, structure
of simple and complex sounds (organ pipes), harmonic
analysis and synthesis, interference and diffraction,
Doppler effect, beats, resonance... School of ADN (for
education and culture devoted to genetics and ADN.
Open everyday (except Monday) from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM,
Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
News
The new Zeiss planetarium: with the installation of a new
astronomical projector, the Palais de la Découverte offers
visitors a wonderful crystal-clear sky. Reopening of the
acoustics room: this room has been fully refurbished and
equipment has been either restored of replaced. A room
devoted to the development of the Earth and living species
was opened in 1998.
Open everyday (except on Monday) at 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:15
PM and 4:30 PM and 5:45 PM (Saturday and Sunday)
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - La
Villette
Located in the Parc de la Villette complex, the Cité
presents a comprehensive panorama of science and technology
: communication, the environment, health, astronomy,
computer science, etc. via exhibitions, shows, models,
lectures and interactive games. Also, the Planetarium, the
Mediterranean aquarium, Louis Lumière cinema (films in
3-D), and multimedia library. For children : 'La Cité des
enfants' (the children's science village) from 3 to 12
years, 'Techno Cité', from 11 years. In the park : the
Argonaut - a real submarine to visit- 'La Géode' and its
1000 sq m hemispherical screen and the Cinaxe simulation
room.
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle / Mineralogy
and Geology
One of the oldest prestigious mineralogy collection in the
world dating back to the 17th century.
Gems, crystals, precious minerals, art objects... exhibited
in the 'Treasure Room'.
A unique exhibition displays giant spectacularly-shaped
crystals in their natural form.
Puppets
Shows
Puppets show
at the Luxembourg Garden. Indoor space.
Wednesday, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Saturday, 3:15 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM and 3:15 PM
'The Story of Marion and the Broken
Doll'
A
show at the Lido cabaret, on the Champs Elysées. Available
on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.
Restaurants, Kids welcome
Here is a short selection of restaurants where kids
are welcome and where they will have a great time. All of
them are located a stone throw from the hotel Raphael.
Asian :
The
decor, a harmonious blend of light columns and wood
appointments, features a Zen garden and a bamboo forest.
The cuisine - a fine selection of Japanese, Chinese
and Thai dishes - is made with tantalizingly fresh
ingredients, choice lean meat and nutritious, aromatic
herbs.
The authentic desserts are a must.
They do their own Sunday brunch too.
Planet
Hollywood :
Brasserie
Stella : Right next to the Arc de Triomphe, and near Place
Victor Hugo, you'll find Stella. It has been renovated
without losing its superb tone of excellence.
The ambiance is joyful and animated surrounded by a blonde
wood decor. The specialities are very French. Great service
with a smile.
Altitude
95 :
Le
Chalet des Iles : A few minutes from the Arc de Triomphe,
the Chalet des Isles is on the lake of the Bois de
Boulogne, accessible by a 30 second boat ride. Various
terraces.
Hippopotamus
:
Casual
attire and friendly service, serves steacks and others
grilled items.
Pizza
Pino :
Well
known pizzeria along the Champs Elysées.
Discover
Paris with your family
Several tours are available for the families to discover
Paris and have a first idea of our city, its monuments and
historical sites. Do not hesitate to contact us for further
information or reservations.
Paris L'Open Tour
the "Hop-on Hop-off" tour of the city.
Enjoy fantastic views from the open deck.
Four routes and 50 stops to explore Paris.
Hop on Hop off as often as you please and see the city in
your own time and at your own pace.
One
stop is available 50 metres from the hotel
Raphael.
Tickets on sell at the concierge desk.
• Child (aged 4 to 11) : 13 € for 1 or 2
consecutive days • Adult : 26 € for 1 day or 29
€ for 2 consecutive days.
No reservation required.
Half
day tour of Paris with minivan and English speaking
driver-guide.
Small
group tours (8 people maximum) shared with other
passengers. Duration 3 1/2 hours. This excursion will
give you an insight into the history of Paris, with its
major monuments and historical sites: Madeleine, Opera,
Vendôme Square, Concorde, Arch of Triumph and
Champs-Elysees, Invalides, Louvre, Notre-Dame. The
excursion ends with a walking tour of Montmartre: the Sacre
Coeur, Place du Tertre and Moulin de la Galette.
Pick up from and return to hotel Raphael at 8:30 AM and
1:30 PM everyday. Child (3-11 years) : 28 € / Adult :
56 €. Advance reservation required.
Four hour tour of the
city with your own English speaking
driver.
The
Renault Espace (6 passenger minivan) or the Volkswagen
Caravelle (8 passenger minivan) are the ideal solution for
a family.
The drivers are professionals, selected
for their enthusiasm, personality, spoken
languages and driving skills.
They are intensively trained in advanced touristic
knowledge.
The price for a 4 hour disposal with the Renault Espace is
248 € (48 € per extra hour) and 308 € with
the VW Caravelle (52 € per extra hour). Feel free to
contact us for further information.
Cruise
on the river Seine
A
60-minute
cruise along the river
Seine
Either
with the
Bateaux Parisiens,
starting at the Eiffel Tower or with the
Bateaux Mouche,
starting at the Alma Bridge, to discover Paris and its
history aboard entirely glass-top vessels. Both
companies are located within 20 minutes' walk from the
hotel. Guide commentaries are available in 12 languages.
Every 1/2 hour from 10 AM to 11:00 PM from April to
October. Every hour from 10 AM to 10 PM from November to
March. Child : 4,50 € / Adults : 9,50 €. No
advance reservation requested.
Lunch
along the waterside aboard a glass-top vessel.
Enjoy
à la carte French cuisine prepared on board in a friendly
and relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for a family !
2-hour cruise / Departure everyday at 12:45 PM . Child
(under 12 years) : 31 € / Adult : 49 - 57 or 69 €
(depending on the menu).
Advance reservation required.
Short
visit of Paris with minivan followed by a Seine cruise.
Small
group tours (8 people maximum) shared with other
passengers. Duration 3 1/2 hours.
This excursion will give you the opportunity to discover
Paris, its history and great buildings with a commented
tour of the city in minibus: Concorde,
Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Opéra, Notre-Dame cathedral,
Saint-Germain des Prés…
It will be followed by a one hour commented cruise the
Seine. Departure from the Eiffel Tower, the crew will
welcome you on board one of the three trimarans belonging
to the “Bateaux Parisiens”, for the cruise.
Entirely glass fitted, with a terrace behind and gangways
all round, these boats are perfectly designed to discover
and admire the rich architecture of the city.
Pick up at the hotel raphael everyday at 8:30 AM and 1:30
PM. Excursion ends at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (no
return to hotel / 15 minutes' walk). Child (3-11 years) :
25 € / Adult : 49 €. Advance reservation
required.
Short
muséums visits
The
regular duration for a visit with
a professional guide (Louvre, Orsay...)
is usually 4 hours, and the cost is 320 € +
entrance tickets (for adults only).
As we know, by experience, that the younger children get
sometimes tired or find it difficult to maintain their
attention after 2 hours, we decided to arrange for shorter
visits, "à la carte", for the families with young kids.
The price for a 2 hour visit to the
Louvre with 2 adults and 2 kids is 180 € + 2 entrance
tickets (free for child under 18). Do not hesitate to
contact us for "à la carte" visit for your family, we will
find the best option with you. Guides are used to touring
children.
Montmartre
Montmartre
is like a village above the city with kitsch and poetry in
equal parts which always maintained its historic character.
Near the Sacré Coeur, portrait artists crowd around the
Place du Tertre.
A funicular (an automatic two-cabin railway) allows
passengers to ride directly from the base of
the Montmartre butte to
the top.
The "Little Train of Montmartre" welcomes the families
everyday from 10 am to for a 35 minute guided tour in
French and Englsh.
Departure from Place Blanche, near the Moulin Rouge.
Picnics
If
you are thinking of a picnic we recommend the gardens of
the Champ de Mars Park, near the Eiffel tower, not far from
the hotel Raphael, where you can walk, run, bicycle,
rollerskate or just sit and enjoy. There are 4 playgrounds,
a puppet theatre (les Guignols), a hand-cranked carousel,
pony rides and old pedal cars. Something to keep in mind is
that the Champ de Mars is not Disneyland. It's a nice
neighborhood park with simple amusements where families
have going for years. It's special to watch grandparents
taking the grandchildren there and spoil them with the
little pony rides or peddle carts; it's a sweet memory if
you have children.
Several
other places are available for picnics in Paris : Bois de
Boulogne, Buttes Chaumont Park, etc. and we can recommend
some excellent take- away shops in the neighborhood
(Lenôtre, Joséphine bakery...).
Cineaqua
- The Paris Aquarium
The
coolest cinematic experience in the Paris Aquarium with
animation films, video games, fun and educational
activities.
Daily 10 am-8 pm. Located near the Trocadero square, 10
minutes' walk from the hotel.
Children (3-12 years) : 13 € - Teenagers (13-17) : 16
€ - Adults : 20 €
Lunch
& Dinner • Exceptional view
While you are in Paris with your family, we suggest a lunch
or a dinner either at the Eiffel Tower or at the
Montparnasse Tower.
Your young gourmets will love these restaurants !
Altitude 95
Located on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower, 95 metres
above sea level, this is a great place for a casual lunch
or dinner while enjoying the fabulously breathtaking view
of the city.
Le Ciel de Paris
It
takes only 38 seconds to rise to the Ciel de
Paris on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse.
The uppermost restaurant in Europe, towering 200 meters
above the city offers a stupendous view.
A
short selection of shops for the kids :
Au Nain Bleu
Since
1836, Au Nain Bleu has always created exceptional products
for children and now run by the 8th generation of the
founding family, true to the motto coined by its founders:
“Nothing is too beautiful for Au Nain Bleu”!
These
are toys for spoiling the children, from limited-edition
dolls to enormous stuffed animals, pint-sized roadsters and
wooden circuses and châteaux.
AU
NAIN BLEU
5 Boulevard Malesherbes
75008 Paris
Village JouéClub
Welcome
to the Village JouéClub ! More than 2000 m2 of toys and
games, located in the prestigious private Passage des
princes, in the heart of Paris, near the Opera House. A
paradise for the children !
3-5 boulevard des Italiens (2nd)
Bonpoint
Outfits
the most privileged children, tots to early teens.
The newest shop is a children's concept store in a 17th
century mansion - worth seeing for the decor alone - and
the terrace café.
6, rue de Tournon (6th)
Cooking
Spend a Morning in a
Typical French Boulangerie
(Bakery Class)
Even the Parisians will envy the experience you will live !
You will spend a morning behind the visible part of a
baker, in his workshop.
The baker along with the pastry Chef will share with you
their passion.
You will discover the various preparation steps that are
intricate in creating crisp and light baguettes and mouth
watering croissants.
Don’t forget to bring your camera along.
Avaialble from Tuesday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Located in Le Marais or Montmartre area.
The price is 85 €/pers, 2 participants minimum.
Pastry Class
:
In
this French Pastry cooking class, you will cook typical
French pastries and desserts in Montmartre and devour your
creations at the end.
You
will prepare, from scratch, 6 pastries or desserts, using
seasonal ingredients and fresh products only.
The Chef will guide you through the recipes and will
show you some of the great tips he learned along his 10
years of experience as Pastry chef in
France, Italy and USA.
You might prepare some desserts like creme brulee,
Molten chocolate cake or Soufflé au Grand marnier, but
also some madeleine or poached pears with red wine and
spices...
After the class you can eat it all or you can choose to
take it home with you (except for the creme
brulee) to share with the people you love.
Available on Mondays and Thursdays.
Located in Montmartre.
The price is 100 € /pers. (adult) or 60 € /child
(4-11).
Duration : 2,5 hours.
Future
Maman (Clothes for pregnant women)
En Attendant Bébé, Balloon, Neuf Lune
2
rue Guichard 75116 PARIS
Véronique
Delachaux
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rue Guichard 75116 PARIS
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