









Les Petits Bateaux
1st Arr.
Push a wooden sailboat across the Grand Basin with a stick, just like Parisian kids have done since 1850. It's delightfully low-tech fun: pick your boat, give it a nudge, and watch it glide while you chase it along the edge.
historic Paris tradition
family-friendly fun
outdoor kids activity
simple nostalgic joy
Tips
⛵"a dream come true" for little sailors
🧒kids call it the highlight of their Paris trip
👨look for Rafael — he makes the boats and knows every sail
Les Petits Bateaux
1st Arr.










Push a wooden sailboat across the Grand Basin with a stick, just like Parisian kids have done since 1850. It's delightfully low-tech fun: pick your boat, give it a nudge, and watch it glide while you chase it along the edge.
historic Paris tradition
family-friendly fun
outdoor kids activity
simple nostalgic joy
Tips
⛵"a dream come true" for little sailors
🧒kids call it the highlight of their Paris trip
👨look for Rafael — he makes the boats and knows every sail