How do I get to Milan?
To get to Milan you can either take the car, the plane or the train, day or night. The latter solution may be easier with children. Not only are you no longer limited in luggage, but you leave and arrive in the city center. Another advantage is that children can sleep a good part of the trip.
– by plane : for a Paris-Milan flight, departing on May 1, count around 200 euros round trip for an adult with a national company (Air France or Alitalia).
Note: if you can take off from Beauvais, near Paris, the price drops to 70 euros round trip.
– by train : the trip to Milan can be done at night, by sleeper train, very practical with children. When you book with Thello, one of the specialists in Italy, your trip in a 4-berth compartment will cost you 204 euros (departure on May 1). Another option: if you book a cabin with three beds, the price is 255 euros and you travel only with your family.
– by car : from France, it is advisable to use the Fréjus tunnel and follow the direction of Turin to Milan. Another possibility is to take the Mont Blanc tunnel, passing through Aosta, you will arrive directly in Milan. From Paris, count 853 kilometers.
Accommodation for families
The hotel is good but it is a very expensive solution. For 7 nights in a 3-star hotel in central Milan, on these very busy dates, count around 1500 euros per adult per week and around 20% less for children.
Another possibility, very trendy in recent years, to rent an apartment to a private individual for the week. Economical and practical, this gives you complete freedom in the organization of the day, while enjoying the classic amenities of an apartment. A formula that also saves money by avoiding going to restaurants with the children too often. You will find your happiness among the many offers on specialized sites such as www.airbnb.fr, www.homeholidays.com, www.interhome.fr, www.tripadvisor.fr, etc…
Ideas for family visits
The National Museum of Science and Technology : do you want to introduce your children to the work of Leonardo da Vinci? The National Museum of Science and Technology exhibits models of the most beautiful inventions of the Italian artist.
The Museum of Toys and Children : who says child says toy! We dive into the world of toys from yesterday to today presented in this museum. From the wooden tricycle to the model airplane and the robot, discover the evolution of the world of toys!
The Duomo: it is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. As a family, you will discover a gigantic building, and magnificent period decorations. Don’t forget to go up to the rooftops to enjoy a breathtaking view of Milan.
The Natural History Museum : if the weather turns bad or you fancy a cultural break, head to this museum on the evolution of man. You will be able to introduce children to skeletons of extinct species, fossils as well as flora and fauna from all over the world.
Public gardens : this park is the oldest in the city. Families come for a picnic or to taste an Italian ice cream, surrounded by swans and ponies.
Idroscalo : this park is perfect when you are with your family. You can practice pedal boating, swimming, and even rock climbing.
L’Aquarium de Milan : children discover beautiful species of fish from Italy and elsewhere, present in 36 pools. Please note: shows and activities are organized all year round.