Dinner With a 9 Year Old
 

I'll be going to Paris overnight with my granddaughter and son who are visiting the UK. We're staying near the Luxemburg Gardens and L'Odeon in the 6th and I'd like to take her to an interesting and fun place (not too far away) for dinner. I know the more upscale, neighborhood choices but wonder if she'd really enjoy that. Any ideas?

You may want to check out a really good back by Cardogan Guides called "Take the Kids to Paris." The author goes through numerous restaurants that are great for kids.

I've got the book right here (but haven't eaten at any of these) ... in your area, she recommends:

Chez Lena et Mimile (32 Rue Tournefort) -- They have an all-you-can-eat Chocolate Mousse challenge! Not sure what that is, but you really can't go wrong.

Le Polidor (41 Rue le Monsieur Prince) -- Traditional bistro with long tables for big families. Chocolate tarts for kids (and they have the squat toilets all kids love).

Ty Breiz (52 Boulevard de Vaugirard) -- Supposedly wonderful crepes at low prices.

Hope this helps!

Thanks very much for the suggestions. Polidor is right down the street from our hotel so that may be a good choice after a long day of train ride and sightseeing. I'll save some other favorites for when I'm back there with DH. I was lucky if my parents took me to Atlantic City when I was 9.

We found our kids liked going to the bakery, charcouterie (sp), and market to pick up bread, meat, veggies, and cheese for lunch.

Very French too - except less surrendering than usual. :-)

Just take them to "the brasserie around the corner". They'll love it just like my family does.

No, I'm NOT joking this time. Good food, fair prices, relaxed atmosphere, good selection of kid-friendly food, and good wine or beer for the parents, too.

We go early enough (~17:30) and still get the cheap lunch menu prices, too.

Enjoy!

BTW, OP, do you speak a little French yet?

That brings up a good point: What time do you want to eat? Remember that most restaurants don't open for dinner until 19h30 or 20h00, whereas brasseries and cafés will serve you anytime.

(Pardon my ignorance, but I have no idea how late 9-year-olds generally stay up!)

Love it! (Almost) wish I had a kid to travel with for the toilet experiences.

Nine-year old should also be up for hot chocolate at Angelina's as a moment to remember.