Getting around in Paris with babies and toddlers

Getting around Paris is very easy! The best way, though, is to walk. Paris is surprisingly easy to navigate on foot and it is only in the Montmartre district that there are any hills. Walking is the best way to see the city as you go from arrondissement to arrondissement. Paris is a compact city, no more than six kilometers at its widest point. When the "tourist fatigue" has taken over, there are several public and private transportation options. The Paris metro is one of the oldest in the world which also means that only very few of the stations have lifts or escalators for strollers. Busses on the other hand are easy to access with a stroller but much slower depending on traffic. In any case, we recommend that you avoid traveling during the morning or evening rush hour; both can be uncomfortably crowded which doesn't leave much room for a stroller.