scottkriss

My family including 3 young children will be flying into Paris on March 15. We are staying in Paris for 2 days and have secured a rental car for the remaining 8 days of our trip. Where would you suggest we travel within those days? Our return flight is out of Paris on the 26th of March.

Underhill

Only two days in Paris? That's not nearly enough, especially as there are a number of things there that would appeal to young children.

However, if you're going to spend most of your time outside Paris, what interests you? It's hard to make recommendations without knowing what you enjoy seeing and doing.

scottkriss

We wanted to spend more days downtown, but a quad room was difficult to acquire. We enjoy history and gardens and parks. Museums are especially interesting to the kids. I have heard Provence has Roman ruins that are fun to explore. Those were the kinds of things we were thinking of doing. Also, the language barrier is not a problem, because I am fluent in French.

Michael

Two days in Paris? If coming from overseas, you will not be seeing much because I suspect that the children will be cranky due to jet lag.

SuzieC

Well, certainly one could leave Paris after only 2 days... fodorites can recommend quad rooms in Paris if you're not locked in... of course,
there is the Loire valley with the castles and chateaux; the caves in Dordogne...

julia_t

What ages are your children? There is masses for children to do in Paris, but some of it is dependent on age. Fat Tire Bike Tours, for example...

You can rent an apartment for stays of 3 days or more - much more space than a hotel (essential for the children IMO) and many other advantages as well (fridge and cooker for snacks). You will probably pay less for an apartment sleeping 4-6 than for a quad room.

Provence is a VERY long way to drive out of Paris especially if you have to return to Paris to fly home.

Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix are near to Paris and great for children of all ages!

But to advise you properly we do need more information.

So post back...

AnthonyGA

You'd be better off spending all ten days in Paris. There's more than enough to keep you busy.

scottkriss

The children are 5 years, 3 years, and 10 months old. Yes, the jet lag will be a problem as we are flying out of LAX. That said, we have traveled by car twice across the United States in the past couple years, so a drive of 8 hours or less would not be a problem. My husband would like to go to the Cote D'Azure.

sandykins

For a quad room I recommend Novotel, which lets children stay free in the same room as their parents. Room are around 100 euro in March, I think. There is a Novotel near the Eiffel Tower and one in the15th arrondissement. Their website is:

http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/index.html

escargot100

If you want to visit Provence you would be best to leave your car in Paris and take the TGV to Avignon and pick up a hire car there. The high spped train is brilliant and you can see the countrside all the way. All the car hire companies are at the TGV station.Just a thought!