Route 2: Family Adventure Route

Designed for families with children ages 5-12

Starting Point: Carrousel entrance (less crowded) Difficulty: Easy (minimal walking, frequent stops) Duration: 2.5-3 hours with breaks

Itinerary:

1. Egyptian Mummies (Sully Wing, Ground Floor) - Start with excitement—kids love mummies! - Look for cat mummies too - Touch hieroglyph reproductions - 20 minutes exploration time

Kids' Corner: Can you walk like an Egyptian? Try the sideways pose you see in the paintings!

2. Medieval Moat (Sully Wing, Lower Level) - Real castle foundations! - Perfect for knight and princess stories - Cool temperature nice on hot days - 15 minutes to explore

3. Snack Break: Café Richelieu - Kid-friendly options - High chairs available - Relaxed atmosphere

4. Napoleon's Apartments (Richelieu Wing, Level 1) - Sparkly chandeliers and gold everything - Play "spot the bee" (Napoleon's symbol) - Imagine living here! - 20 minutes of "wow!"

5. French Sculptures (Richelieu Wing, Ground Floor) - Marly Courtyard with horses - Kids can walk around sculptures - Natural light, open space - 15 minutes to run off energy (walking only!)

Family Tips:

- Bring sketchbooks—kids focus better when drawing - Museum detective sheets available at information desk - Take photo at Pyramid for holiday cards - End at gift shop for reward (budget items available)