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[quote=Anonymous]I have young children and I agree with others.  Do NOT overbook your trip.  I'd focus on one "big" activity each day and then wander around, explore some parks.  Maybe your 5 yr old needs some down-time at a playground while another adult takes the older kids to do something else.

I also would NOT bring the stroller.  Practice walking to places, taking the metro, maybe eat at a French restaurant or something to give a feel for what to expect and expectations.  Start reading up on London and Paris together: go to the library and check out children's books that are in Paris and London.  The Madeline books are always great but there's a ton more. You want to prep them, get them involved in the planning a little.  Maybe instead of doing all day tours, do a shorter tour and then find a place to do tea (just google to make sure it is child-friendly!!!) You might be able to even find a place with a child tea menu, I would put money that one exists! my son is 6 and LOVED doing a special tea this year.

Paris- I would do a seine river cruise.  There are some specific cruises for families with children that look fun but there are many that are great.  Make a point to talk about the patisserie's...I don't know about your kids but mine are 100% about patisserie's and any delicious baked good.  Plan to check out local playgrounds....a good search will show you where some are.

I highly recommend having a picnic at one of the beautiful parisian parks! Jardin de Luxembourg or Jardin De tulieries. You can sometimes rent your own little boat to push in a pond, there's often carousels, ice cream, sometimes other goodies and beautiful flowers. Grab some sandwiches at patisserie or Boulangerie and make an afternoon of it.  
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