Before you go
paris for children
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video clips to watch before your children go to paris
Let’s Travel to Paris 7:14
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Life in Paris 5:29
Movies to watch before your children go to paris
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Remy, a rat who loves to cook, finally gets his chance at a fancy French restaurant. Click here for trailer.
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Orphan Madeline goes on adventures throughout Paris with her friends. Click here for trailer.
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he cats of Paris escape the cat napper with help from other animals. Click here for trailer.
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Experiments gone wrong result in a monster unleashed in Paris, but he might not be as dangerous as everyone thought. Click here for trailer.
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A cat lives a double life, protecting his owner by day and prowling Paris by night. Academy Award Nominee. Click here for trailer.
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et in Paris during the 15th century, Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, falls in love with the beautiful dancer La Esmeralda. Click here for trailer.
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Hugo, an orphan boy, works on the clocks in the train station, trying to survive, while hiding from the Railway Inspector in the 1930's. Click here for trailer.
Books to read before your children go to paris
Preschool - Elementary
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This is the delightfully warm story of an old Parisian named Armand who relishes his solitary life. But the children who live under the bridge recognize a true friend when they meet one, even if the friend seems a little unwilling at the start.
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The country of France has had a profound impact on the world. Young readers can experience the treasures of the Louvre , play hide-and-seek in the gardens of Versailles, or get a bird's-eye view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower.
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Take a tour along the banks of the Seine, or through the galleries of the Louvre, or to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Elegant, vivid pictures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, This is Paris!
Elementary - Middle School
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Join a young girl and her grandad as they walk round Paris – explore a bustling market, marvel at its beautiful buildings and indulge in tasty treats in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.
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In the City of Lights, where can you go to find the brightest light of them all? Find out in this spunky introduction to Paris shown through the eyes of a curious child.
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As Suzette sells her crepes, the sights and sounds of Paris come alive, from Nôtre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower. Suzette's customers are also inspired by works of art, such as da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Degas's Little Dancer.
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Tricky Vic, a con-man, pulled off his most daring con in 1925, when he managed to "sell" the Eiffel Tower to one of the city’s most successful scrap metal dealers! Based on a true story.
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The Girl and the Cathedral is a moving story about life, freedom, love, loss, and the glory of new beginnings. It is a story about Notre Dame, but much deeper, it is a story about all that Notre Dame stands for.
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A lovely book about artist, Claude Monet from the fantastic series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Julie lives in Paris, but she longs to walk in a beautiful country garden. When her mother takes her on a visit to rural Giverny, Julie discovers a beautiful garden and befriends the man she believes is the gardener. In fact, he is the garden's owner, the immortal artist Claude Monet.
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A “witty thriller” about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world—and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all.
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A hopeful and heroic girl befriends a small, lost whale during World War II and together they embark on a journey to liberate France and find their families in this charming novel..
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Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets but soon his undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy.
articles to read before your children go to paris
Brittanica Kids: Paris
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Nat Geo for Kids: Eiffel Tower
crafts and stem to do before your children go to Paris
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Create a French macaron in preparation for the real thing at Laudree in Paris. Click here for instructions.
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Recreate the streets of Paris by decorating Paris landmark cutouts. Click here for instructions.
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reate your own version of the Eiffel Tower in various mediums. Click here for inspiration.
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Is the Mona Lisa smiling or not? Leonardo was a master at using optical illusions in his art. Create your own optical illusion here.
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Make your own version of one of the three rose windows of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Click here for instructions.
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Draw the landmarks of Paris with help from Art for All.
games to play before your children go to france
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Play the classic memory game, with Paris as the focus, and see where the conversation leads!
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Learn about Paris’ culture, landmarks, and history, and then spot it on the streets of the City of Lights!
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Fun board game that turns language into a game so you don't have to work, write or study. Just play and it comes naturally.
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Light up the streets of Paris and give the city its magic with this 2-Player board game.
Puzzles to do before your children go to france
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48 piece colorful puzzle that children 4 and up can complete on their own. Perfect pre-travel activity or to bring along!
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A whimsical “Paris in a day” 1000 piece puzzle. The beautiful illustrations will lead to dreamy conversations of life in France.
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Enjoy a trip to Paris with this 3D buildable postcard of the French capital.
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Recreate Paris' architecture with a 3d skyline, set to scale with accurate structures and colors.
recipes to make before your children go to paris
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Pain Peru, or French toast, is a cafe favorite amongst Parisian children. These golden, crispy sticks burst with rich vanilla custard flavor and a fun, crunchy caramelized top.
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A common Parisian cafe style lunch is Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée, or French onion soup. This quick recipe is perfect for the child chef in the kitchen!
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Quiche Lorraine is eaten for lunch or dinner throughout Paris, and so easy for the child chef to help with!
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If your children want to dessert like a Parisian, help them whip up this French chocolate mousse recipe.