Family Trip Β· Summer 2026
We're going to France!
Five-ish easy days of wandering, pastries, and the Eiffel Tower.
July 12 β 23, 2026
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Five-ish easy days of wandering, pastries, and the Eiffel Tower.
July 12 β 23, 2026
No rush, no stress β just the best of Paris at a relaxed pace. Tap any spot to see it on the map.
The one everyone pictures. We'll see it up close, and it's even better lit up at night.
View on map βThe famous cathedral on the river island β stunning architecture and a piece of history.
View on map βFloat down the river and see half the city from the water. Great for tired feet.
View on map βA gorgeous old train station turned art museum β home to famous Impressionist paintings.
View on map ββοΈ Still a work in progress β this will change! Check back for updates.
Still being planned β a relaxed day to find our feet. Easy exploring close to home base.
To be decided β see the Chartres ideas below for inspiration.
To be decided β see the Chartres ideas below for inspiration.
To be decided β see the Chartres ideas below for inspiration.
To be decided β see the Chartres ideas below for inspiration.
Chartres is a beautiful old cathedral town about an hour southwest of Paris β easy to explore on foot, with one of France's most famous cathedrals at its heart. A few family-friendly options:
One of the greatest Gothic cathedrals in the world β famous for its deep-blue stained glass and the stone labyrinth on the floor. The big must-see.
Steps up the cathedral's tower reward you with a view over the rooftops and the countryside beyond.
On summer evenings the city lights up its cathedral and monuments with huge projected light shows β magical after dark, and free to wander.
Wander the medieval lanes down to the river ("little Venice"), with old bridges, washhouses, and pretty picnic spots.
A whole house covered inside and out in mosaics made from broken china β quirky and a fun surprise for kids.
See how the cathedral's famous windows are made at the Centre International du Vitrail.
A hands-on farming museum in a striking old roundhouse β great for a hot or rainy afternoon.
Browse the local market on Place Billard for picnic treats and a taste of town life.
Paris is only about an hour by train, so a day back in the city is simple if you feel like it.
Here's the city. Tap a spot below to open directions on your phone.
Just to get everyone in the mood. We'll swap these for our own photos along the way!
The little stuff so nobody has to ask twice β especially the kids.
We're in Paris July 12β23, 2026. Plenty of time, so the pace stays easy.
Stay where you are and call/text. We'll always name a meet-up spot before we wander.
Comfy shoes, a water bottle, a light jacket, and a charged phone. We walk a lot!
Nope. A friendly "Bonjour" goes a long way, but we'll get by just fine in English.
France uses the euro. Most places take cards, but a little cash is handy for treats.
Anything you want to add to the trip β just say so. The plan is flexible on purpose.
Paris is waiting. See you all there! π₯πΌ