Moulin Rouge, Amélie, La Vie en rose… Probably no other neighbourhood in Paris has been the setting for (and star of) so many films as Montmartre. It has appeared on the big screen so often that you might be mistaken for thinking it was merely a set for tourists to stroll through. But no, Montmartre is a charming, atmospheric real-life neighbourhood full of history.

Paris is enjoying quite a cultural revival at the moment. A brand new attraction is about to open to the public for the first time at the end of October.

Three days might not seem like long to make the most of Paris but you’ll be surprised at just how much you can fit in. You won’t want to spend each day hurtling round the city on metro trains and buses, especially if you have children with you, so it is good to plan routes that can be walked quite comfortably.

Disneyland Paris has come a long way since its opening day on 12 April 1992 and after a shaky start is now recognised as the top tourist attraction in Europe.

Here is a list of the top things to do during 3 days in Paris with children.

The French capital city is well known for its beauty and there are few of its main landmarks that would not be recognised by adults and kids the world over.

If France is the destination for your next family holiday these France facts for kids are guaranteed conversation starters:

Be taken on a journey through the streets of Paris with these 12 Gifs. You’ll find cliche, romance, architecture and lots more. It’s almost as good as actually being there.

To continue with ´Paris Tourist Attractions for dummies,” blog we at friendly rentals have been working really hard to find things that are interesting for you to do in Paris, but of course with a twist. So as a follow on to our “Paris Catacombs” blog which we hoped you liked, and given that our motto at Friendly Rentals is share and share alike when it comes to local knowledge and experience, we thought we would let you in on another little treasure, that not a lot of people know about, and that promises to be extremely interesting and entertaining, the Crypte Archéologique de Notre-Dame (Archaeological Crypt of Notre Dame).

What can we say, Paris has everything. An abundance of museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars, fountains, churches, gardens, monuments, boat trips, alternative tours, etc. You name it, Paris has it, so we racked our Friendly Rental brains to find you something you could do in Paris that is just a little bit out of the ordinary. And we came up with The Catacombs……