Our Family Trip to Paris in 20 iPhone Photos

March 30, 2018

March is a great time for a family trip to Paris and Paris with kids is always a good idea. Paris in Spring means it’s off-season, more affordable than a summer visit and the attractions are significantly less busy. I’ve been to Paris 5 times with three of those visits in March and three of those visits with at least one child (one of my sons, both sons or my niece).

In 2012, I had 6 nights in Paris and fantastic weather. Days were bright and blue and temperatures were in the mid-teens, one day hit 20 degrees Celsius. In March 2018, we didn’t luck out with the weather, but that didn’t stop our wandering. We had 5 nights and everything from sun to rain to snow, yes, snow (it melted quickly).

I have found that 3 to a 5-day family trip to Paris is the perfect amount of time. On our family of four trip to Paris, we stayed in an Airbnb in the Latin Quarter, my favourite arrondissement, near Place Saint Michel and Quai Saint-Michel. It is walking distance to the Notre Dame, the infamous Shakespeare, and Co. book shop, the cobblestone streets of Rue de la Huchette and the Seine.

We took advantage of a fantastic flight deal from Toronto ($321 CAD on British Airways) and visited Paris during my son’s March Break (also known as Spring break).

Note: If you’re Canadian and looking for flight deals, be sure to check out Next Departure on Facebook.

The best days were without a plan exploring on the hop on hop off tour of Paris or on foot and feeling the vibe of the city. It’s that vibe, the cafes, the lights, the architecture, the cobblestone streets, and the je ne sais quoi that keeps bringing me back to the City of Lights.

Some highlights of our trip:

Hop On Hop off Bus
Eiffel Tower at Night
The Carousel near the Eiffel Tower
Walking along the Seine
The Lego Store near the Latin Quarter
Midnight run for gelato
Street Food

All photos shot on iPhone 7 plus.

paris airbnb — A view from a bedroom in our Paris Airbnb.

View from our Airbnb in Paris — The view from our Airbnb balcony in Paris

family travel to Paris, Notre Dame — My family at the Notre Dame in Paris

Some street art near Le Centre Pompidou, Paris — Some street art near Le Centre Pompidou in Paris

Latin Quarter Paris — Our neighbourhood on a late Saturday night and the cobblestone streets of Rue de la Huchette

Rue de la Huchette Paris at night — Walking back to our Airbnb after late-night gelato.

family travel Paris — My youngest son pauses to take in the view over the Seine.

Family travel Paris in iPhone photos — My family walking near Pont Neuf and the Seine.

Locks on the Pont Neuf, family travel — Love locks on the Pont Neuf in Paris

Paris ile de la cite — Waiting for a view of my family to walk through this garden, instead, this group appeared. After some research, I learned that this was a group of Knights Templar. I also learned that at the tip of this island, Île de la Cité, some Knights Templar were burned at the stake on March 18, 2014. This photo was taken on March 18, 2018.

crepe stand in Paris — Street food on Pont Neuf in Paris

Place Dauphine is surrounded by buildings and cafes and there is room for kids to run. It’s a quaint oasis in Paris. Don’t miss this hidden spot.

The first sight of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.

Louvre Pyramid at night — Louvre Pyramid at Night, my sons in silhouette.

family trip to Paris, louvre pyramid — My family walking by the Louvre Pyramid in Paris

Carousel de la Eiffel — The Carousel near the Eiffel Tower. My sons enjoyed a ride, even my 12-year old 🙂

Eiffel tower shot on iPhone — My youngest son taking a photo of the Eiffel Tower with his iPhone 5s.

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Moment add-on lenses for iPhone

Over the years I’ve invested in Moment lenses for my iPhone to capture wider views and macro details. In the last year or so I added a telephoto lens and an anamorphic lens to my iPhone photography gear.

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Moment telephoto lens for iPhone 6, 6s, 7, 7 plus, 8, 8 plus, X, XR. XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (if you have a dual-lens iPhone, this gives you 4x optical zoom)
Moment wide-angle lens for iPhone
Moment cases for iPhones, Samsung and Pixel Smartphones

For more information about mobile photography and Moment lenses for your smartphone, read this article.

The best accessories for smartphone photography and smartphone video

16000 mAh Anker portable battery charger (charges my iPhone 4-5 times)
Rode Video micro & sc7 (sc7 needed for smartphones)
iPhone 7,8, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max – 2-in-1 Lightning and Headphone adapter
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 – foldable gimbal, may not be compatible with heavier iPhones + lenses. Check the Moment website.
Peak Design Field Pouch – holds my lenses, a small portable battery charger, and other accessories
Peak Design 3L Sling – if you want something a little larger, this is a great option. I have the 5L sling. I love Peak Design too!

Where to Stay in Paris with Kids

Paris Tours with Kids

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