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A school trip in Paris often means a museum, a packed lunch in the bag, and a teacher counting children every three minutes. With Les Canards de Paris, things take a more unexpected turn: an amphibious bus, famous monuments, bursts of laughter, lively anecdotes… and that unforgettable moment when the bus drives straight into the…

One day in Paris with kids. Realistic? Yes. But probably not if you arrive with a mental list of every monument to visit and every district to discover. You have your priorities. Children may have slightly different ones. So the challenge is to choose well. What is really worth seeing? Which big Paris icon deserves…

You may have dreamed of flying through the sky on a broomstick. But have you ever imagined exploring a city from a bus… before splashing into the water without ever leaving your seat? Probably not. And that is precisely why an amphibious bus tour feels so delightfully unexpected. There is something irresistible about a sightseeing…

With its 105 km², Paris has plenty of room for experiences beyond the usual tourist trail. Of course, the classics are worth visiting, and we love them too. But there is much more to the city than its big landmarks: quieter neighbourhoods, strange museums, hidden passages, local food habits, and stories most visitors never hear.…

Parents keen to see Paris, kids mostly hoping for something a bit more exciting than “another beautiful building”. You can see how that might lead to a few family negotiations. At Les Canards de Paris, we like itineraries that keep everyone happy with big-hitting landmarks, well-timed breaks, and activities kids will actually enjoy. So here’s…

Paris is full of famous landmarks, but let’s be honest: the fun stories are often the ones that stay with you. At Les Canards de Paris, uncovering the city’s quirkiest facts is a bit of a speciality, so we thought it was only fair to share a few of our favourites. Here are 10 fun…

The Seine is not just any river. It’s basically the beating heart of Paris tourism with most of the city’s iconic landmarks lining up along its banks: the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and yes, even our very own Statue of Liberty (surprise!). You definitely don’t want to miss hanging out on the Seine during your…

Paris is tempting but sometimes it feels like you need marathon legs to enjoy it all. Endless museums, grand boulevards, hills, stairs, cobblestones… the city doesn’t always make it easy for seniors. So at Les Canards de Paris, we thought of you and rounded up our favourite senior-friendly tours. Comfortable, cultural, fun and never exhausting.…

Are you a teacher, school director or teaching assistant organizing a class trip to Paris ? Look no further: here’s a collection of fun and educational activities in Paris designed to inspire, surprise, and educate our future citizens. 1. Notre‑Dame: history your pupils will remember, and retell ! There she is standing tall, freshly rebuilt,…

It’s raining? That’s the bad news. The good news? We’re pretty used to it, so lucky for you, Paris is full of brilliant things to do when the sky turns moody. At Les Canards de Paris, we’ve got a whole raft of ideas to help you enjoy the city even in the rain and even…