Paris World Games 2027: things to do for parents and families

30 June to 4 July 2027 · ExpectedParis, France

Teams at Paris World Games play once or twice a day. Parents and siblings have hours between matches in Paris: this guide covers half-day trips, things for kids, rainy-day backups and a night out for the parents.

Know before you go

Airport to Fields in the Paris region

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros.

Teams use venues around Paris; most are on RER or metro lines.

Public transport directions to Fields in the Paris region

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetRépublique, Canal Saint-Martin and BellevilleCheaper rooms, good bars and many metro lines.
Mid-rangeLe Marais and Saint-GermainWalk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
Splurge8th arrondissement and the Golden TrianglePalace hotels near the Champs-Élysées.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 29 June to 5 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual tournament week schedule for 30 June to 4 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free afternoon between matches

Most teams play once or twice a day. Two- to four-hour gaps are normal.

  • Family pickSeine river cruise Half day · Low walking · Family
    One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.
  • EatSeptime Modern bistro; book weeks ahead

Rest day or knocked out early

The day to take the whole family out of town.

Siblings who are not playing

For younger brothers and sisters who are bored of the sidelines.

Parents night out

When the coaches have the team for the evening.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

Seine river cruise

One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

Half day · Family

Eiffel Tower summit access

Timed tickets with lift to the top.

Full day · Family

Disneyland Paris

40 minutes by RER A from central Paris.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife · Food

Seine dinner cruise

Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.

Evening · Nightlife

Moulin Rouge show

The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

Full day · Food

Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay

Cellars, tastings and the cathedral.

Full day · Low walking

Giverny and Monet's garden

Water lilies and the painter's house (April to October).

After dark

Ten tours worth booking for Paris World Games

TourLengthGood for
Musée d'Orsay guided tourHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entryHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Seine river cruiseHalf dayTired legs, Families
Versailles palace and gardensFull dayFamilies
Eiffel Tower summit accessHalf dayFamilies
Montmartre food and wine walkHalf dayFood lovers
Champagne day trip to Reims and ÉpernayFull dayFood lovers
Giverny and Monet's gardenFull dayTired legs
Disneyland ParisFull dayFamilies
Bike tour of ParisHalf dayFamilies

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Musée d'Orsay guided tour

Impressionists in a former station.

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry

The highlights in two to three hours.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Paris

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Paris World Games.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Paris World Games 2027?

The next edition is 30 June to 4 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Fields in the Paris region?

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros. Teams use venues around Paris; most are on RER or metro lines.

Where should I stay for Paris World Games?

For most visitors the best base is Le Marais and Saint-Germain: Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.

What can we do between sessions at Paris World Games?

Good short outings in Paris include Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry, Seine river cruise, Eiffel Tower summit access. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Paris World Games?

Family-friendly picks: Seine river cruise, Versailles palace and gardens, Eiffel Tower summit access. Jardin d'Acclimatation playground and rides.

How far is Fields in the Paris region from Paris centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Teams use venues around Paris; most are on RER or metro lines.

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