Getting around with a stroller
| Mode | With a stroller | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | Most practical: step-free boarding | There is a space for strollers; fold it if the bus is full |
| Metro | Hard: stairs and long corridors | Choose line 14 and stations with a lift; a baby carrier is simpler |
| RER | Fine: recent trains are accessible | Check the lift at your station |
| Taxi | Handy with a folded stroller | Mention it when booking |
| On foot | Cobbles and narrow pavements in the centre | Bring a sturdy stroller |
Children under 4 travel free on public transport in the Île-de-France region.
Changing and feeding
- Department stores, shopping centres and most major museums have changing areas; ask at the desk.
- Parks and gardens (Luxembourg, Tuileries) are ideal for a nursing or bottle break.
- Cafés and restaurants will usually warm a bottle: just ask.
Which sights to choose
- Parks and playgrounds, a walk or cruise on the Seine: easy with a stroller.
- Louvre, Orsay: plan quiet hours (weekday mornings).
- See also Paris with the family.
Childcare
For an evening or a day, see finding a nanny in Paris. Also arrange travel health insurance and note the address of the nearest pharmacy.
