Le Musée en Herbe Paris

A rainy day is a great time for an indoor activity like a museum! Unfortunately, on a Tuesday many of the museums in Paris are closed.

We did a little research and found a few museums that are open on Tuesdays that sounded interesting for the kids. We decided to try one near the Lourve called, Le Musée en Herbe.

During our visit in Jan 2024, there was an exhibition "Seth se la Joue" which features work from globally renowned French artist, Seth Globepainter (Julien Malland).

He has traveled to various countries and created many artworks using themes from the places he has traveled.

 

The artist loves to include kids in his artworks but doesn't show their faces. The artwork shows kids at play, exploring and playing games.

When you arrive at the museum, you can put your jackets down in the jacket area and buy your ticket. The staff will let you know when you can go in. It can get crowded, especially on a rainy day, so they stagger the number of visitors.

Before you go in, the staff gives you a little introduction, that was available in English as well, about the exhibit. The kids receive a booklet with some questions and activities to follow as they visit each room of the museum. There are several different versions of the booklets available, depending on the age of the child. English was also available. 

This booklet was for kids under 6 yrs old. Kids work with their parents to answer the questions about the artwork.

The kids really enjoyed the interactive areas like Tic Tac Toe and the puzzles! 

At the end of the visit, the kids can return their pens and get a little gift. There's also a small gift shop at the front of the museum where you can purchase some souvenirs of the exhibit and other art and drawing supplies.

It's a small museum with just a few different rooms but overall, we had a lovely visit with the kids! If you're in Paris or visiting the city and looking for a nice rainy day activity, go visit Le Musée en Herbe! The "Seth se la Joue" exhibit runs until May 2024.

Don't forget your snacks!

Le Musée en Herbe

23 Rue de l'Arbre Sec, 75001 Paris, France

Check out the museum's website for hours and more information. 

Du Pain et des Idées Paris

 

We were excited to visit popular and award winning boulangerie, Du Pain et des Idées, in Paris, France. Depending on what time you go, if can be really busy!

Du Pain et des Idées translates to "Bread and Ideas" and this bakery was even recommended to us by locals as one of the best bakeries in Paris. 

If you don't want to actually go inside the bakery, it is possible to order coffee from the coffee window. 

All of the French pastries we tried, from croissants, to the chocolate escargot, and brioche were delicious and made fresh each day. 

Buttery, flaky and delicious croissants!

Friendly staff and great service even early in the morning. There is a lot to choose from at this bakery! If you get to visit more than once, it's great to try a couple of different pastries and breads each visit. The Pistachio Chocolate Escargot pastry was really good!

We also loved the Galette des Rois (available in January). These were often sold out by the end of the day.

Try to visit early if you don't want to miss out on pastries you are looking forward to trying.

If you're in Paris or visiting the city, check out this beautiful boulangerie. A lovely bakery with delicious French pastries and bread, Du Pain et des Idées, is popular for good reason! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Du Pain et des Idées

34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris, France

Check out their website for more info

The Coffee Paris

Found myself needing some coffee on my morning stroll in Paris and discovered "The Coffee" coffee shop. 

The Coffee is a Japanese-inspired urban Cafe with several locations around Paris, France and around the world.

Do you like to think about what you'd like to order and not rush? Scroll through the menu at the cafe's tablet and take your time.

Try a specialty coffee, a seasonal drink like their Honey latte or one of their signature drinks like the Tonka latte. 

There are good descriptions with the menu items and you can select between several languages. You can also ask staff about any of the coffees.

The menu also includes a few snacks if you want something to go with your coffee.

Your order is served to your table. You can enjoy your drink indoors or outdoors at the cafe or take it with you!

If you're in Paris or visiting the city and want to visit a nice, urban Cafe with delicious coffee, stop by one of The Coffee locations!

Don't forget your snacks!

The Coffee

5 Cité du Wauxhall, 75010 Paris, France

Check out their website for more info and see different locations in the city and around the world!

Magnolia Patisserie Paris

We found Magnolia Patisserie in Paris, France, during our morning stroll to the playground with the kids.

It's hard not to stop and go in when you see such beautiful croissants and other pastries displayed at the window! If you weren't craving it before, you will when you pass by ;)

The Macarons were delicious and didn't last long :) Kid's flavors were mango, strawberry and vanilla. You know it's too good when they won't share!

The staff were very helpful with questions even if one kid was a bit cranky during the visit.

We got a few pastries to enjoy during our stroll and outdoor play time and they were really good!

We were so happy to have stumbled upon this Patisserie. If you're in Paris or even just visiting and exploring the city, stop by Magnolia Patisserie for some delicious pastries! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Magnolia Patisserie 

12 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris, France

Check out their Instagram for more info

Ski school Barnens Sportskola Stockholm

We tried the kids' ski lessons offered by Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda, which take place at Hammarbybacken in Stockholm. Hammarbybacken is the ski hill in the neighborhood of Hammarby Sjöstad.

We wanted to take advantage of the convenience and proximity of a ski hill in the city. 

You need to rent, boots, skis and a helmet as they are not included in the lessons. 

For the skis we were told that they need to be 20-30cm shorter than the child's height. Shorter skis make it easier to learn.

I've never skied before so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was the very first time my little one had even tried to ski!

The lessons start with handing out green vests and name tags followed by warm up exercises like Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes 😀

It was tough at the beginning to try skiing and not being allowed to use the poles. The teacher asked us to put the poles away before starting the first lesson. My child was upset and cried so we sat on our own for a bit.

Fortunately, my little one was brave enough to try without the support of the poles!

The first lesson consisted of getting used to going down a short hill and taking the conveyor belt up. First, they skied down with the help of a teacher, amd then kids could try by themselves. The assistant teachers were very patient with the kids! We appreciated that very much.

One challenge we found during the lessons,  was that the conveyor belt wasn't always working, which meant kids had to work extra to walk up before they could ski down again.

It took my child a few lessons to get the hang of it. The class moves on to the bigger "kids' hill" after the first lesson. Kids are so amazing in what they can accomplish!

If you're looking for some ski lessons for kids at a convenient location in Stockholm, check out Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda

Check out their website for course info 

Skistar Hammarbybacken 

Hammarby Fabriksväg 111, 120 66 Stockholm, Sweden 

Check their website for updated hours

Snacks!

Cafe Hammarbybacken is also open until 9pm on weekdays. It was great place to grab some snacks and a warm drink after the lessons!

Immersion Paris

Rainy days are for slow mornings and treating yourself to a delicious brunch!

We tried Immersion Paris near Republique for a relaxing brunch with the kids and it was well worth the wait. The line moved fast and when we got our table, 2 other parties were also able to come in and be seated as well!

We had nice, friendly service and our order didn't take too much time which was perfect with kids! You order with your server and the menu is accessible from a QR code at your table. 

Brunch options include waffles and eggs among other delicious items. We were craving some waffles and they didn't disappoint. Everything was tasty! We all enjoyed our waffles and French toast!

Immersion has generous portion sizes, so we all left satisfied and ready for a walk ❤️

Coffee and other drinks were served right away. Kids found some mango passion juice and parents enjoyed their hot coffee drinks.

When you have enjoyed your meal, you can easily pay your bill from your table using the same QR code.

With great food and service, it was a lovely dining experience. If you're in Paris or visiting the city, visit one of the Immersion locations for a delish brunch to start your day! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Immersion

8 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris, France

Check out their website for locations and more info. 

Comptoir Harajuku Paris

We found Comptoir Harajuku while out walking and exploring with the kids.

Located in Paris, France, this dessert shop's bright exterior definitely catches your attention, as you walk down this Paris street.

The cafe's interior is beautifully decorated and with indoor seating, and it's a nice spot to take a little break.

If you're in the mood for ice cream, milkshakes, or Crepes or just want to warm up with a hot drink, visit Comptoir Harajuku!

Crepe was delicious hot and fresh, with soft dough and pairs nicely with a hot drink. 

This Japanese inspired creperie offers speciality crepes and custom crepes where you can choose fillings like ice cream or fruit!

They also have scoops of sorbet! This was great for the little one who has a dairy allergy. This way they were able to enjoy a dessert at the same place, which is a nice bonus.

For milkshakes, you can choose from a few different flavors. The delicious vanilla milkshake comes topped with whip cream and sprinkles.

Hot drinks include classic coffee drinks and matcha coffee!

We loved the concept and kids also enjoyed their snacks. If you're visiting Paris or live in the city, stop by Comptoir Harajuku and treat yourself to some delicious dessert!

Don't forget your snacks!

Comptoir Harajuku 

53 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris, France

Check out the Comptoir Harajuku instagram for more info.

Buddy Buddy Nut Butter Coffee Shop Paris

I visited Bubby Bubby Nut Butter Coffee Shop in Paris, France on our recent trip. Buddy Buddy is a Vegan coffee shop offering speciality coffee and signature nut butter infused drinks. You can choose either oat milk or sproud pea protein milk. They also make their own nut butters that come in several different flavors.

Buddy Buddy nut butters are available to purchase at the cafe and are also available in several locations like London. There is a Buddy Buddy location in Brussels as well.

Buddy Buddy was started with a goal to create a nut butter different from the ones on the market. Nut butters that didn't include preservatives and added sugars or artifical ingredients. They wanted to create a real experience through their Nut Butter coffee shops. 

The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating but no laptops - so it's a social meeting place not a working space.

After you order, you are given a beeper and can wait outside until your order is ready.

It can get pretty busy on a weekend or a holiday but coffee should only be a short wait.

If you're in Paris and looking for a Vegan coffee shop or some delicious Nut Butter with unique flavors, check out Buddy Buddy Nut Butter Coffee Shop!

Don't forget your snacks!

Buddy Buddy Nut Butter Coffee Shop

15 Rue de Marseille, 75010 Paris, France

Check out their website for their menu and more info

Kapé Paris

 

Whether you want to sit for a coffee or try some yummy Filipino specialties, the Filipino coffee shop, Kapé, in Paris, France is a great cafe to visit! 

Located near the Oberkampf Metro station, Kapé is open on Wednesday to Friday and on the weekend. Kapé, which means "Coffee" in Tagalog (Filipino), is a lovely spot for a coffee break!

The cafe's beautiful interior is a bright and open space, where you can choose to sit by the windows or on the 'share' table in the middle of the room. 

Not enough time to sit for your coffee break? Takeaway is also available at Kapé and everything is packed with care in takeaway boxes. Bring your Filipino snacks with you to sit at a park or to munch on your way.

You can buy some Filipino sauces and other Filipino snacks at the cafe as well.

In addition to classic coffee drinks, the Filipino coffee shop also has an Ube latte. Ube or purple yam, has a purple hue and is becoming a popular flavor for different desserts. There's also an Ube crinkle cookie on the menu. The Ube cookie had a very subtle Ube flavor and was nice and soft. The Ube latte paired nicely with the Ube crinkle!

It's good to note that on Wednesdays, not all of the Filipino snacks may be available since it's the first day of the week that the cafe is open. On Thursdays and on the weekend you get a better chance to have all the menu items available to you.

We have also tried the Pandesal which was more like a scone, not a fluffy brioche that we expected. You could choose jam and cream or a chicharon butter to go with the bun.

The Puto, a Filipino steamed rice dessert, was soft and delicious. This was served with coconut jam. We really loved this one.

With friendly staff and a nice selection of homemade Filipino treats, if you are visiting Paris or live in the city and curious about Filipino snacks, definitely check out the Filipino cafe Kapé! It's always great to support small businesses too.

Don't forget your snacks!

KAPÉ - Café philippin

17 Rue de Malte, 75011 Paris, France

Check out the Kapé website for more info

There is also a Filipino restaurant near the cafe called "Bobi Filipino Food" that we have yet to try as it was only open for dinner when we stopped by. The owners of Bobi actually also own the Kapé coffeeshop!