Emily in Paris… with kids: Tips for visiting Paris with little ones

Ever wondered what Emily in Paris would look like with two strollers and a diaper bag?

I spent three weeks in Paris with my two kids this May (2026) – and of course, I had to make the pilgrimage to Emily Cooper’s apartment. I filmed myself walking past her famous front door, strollers and all, and said the only thing that made sense: “Emily in Paris… with kids” – well, actually “Olivia in Paris,” but you get the idea. Then I cut to a montage of what our version of the show actually looked like – croissant crumbs, playground stops and a whole lot of stroller miles.

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Emily’s apartment is at Place de l’Estrapade in the Latin Quarter, and it’s very much a real spot. Was it glamorous rolling up with two kids? Not exactly. Was it fun? Absolutely. My kids didn’t care about the show, but they did care about the fountain nearby – proof that Paris works for every age.

Three weeks is a long time to travel with little ones, but slowing down was actually the secret. We weren’t racing through a checklist. We had time for naps, for wandering and for going back to the same boulangerie.

👶 My top tips for traveling with kids

Packing the right stuff matters way more than packing more stuff. These are a few things that saved our trip:

1. Bring a travel stroller that folds up and goes on the plane with you. Look for one that collapses small enough to fit in the overhead bin. You’ll thank yourself in the airport, on cobblestone streets and every time you hop on the Metro. No waiting at the gate, no damaged wheels at baggage claim.
2. Pack a blackout sleep tent for babies. This was the MVP of the trip. It’s a dark tent that goes right over the travel crib so your little one can sleep anywhere – hotel rooms, apartments, even with the sun still up at 9 p.m. (hello, Paris in May).
3. A portable sound machine is a must too.
4. This one is kind of a joke, but kind of not. A spatula! Watch my son’s first trip to Paris with it here, and check out the book it turned into here.

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💡 What to know: Jet lag with kids is real, but the sleep tent helps. That said, not gonna lie, it can be a brutal adjustment with little ones for a few short days.

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✨ How I made my “Olivia in Paris” title with AI

Now for the savvy part. That opening title in my video – the one that looks like the Emily in Paris graphic, but says Olivia in Paris – I made it with Google’s Gemini. No motion designer, no editing software gymnastics. Just a prompt.

I asked Gemini to create an animated title graphic in that playful, Paris-postcard style, swapped in my name and had a polished opener in minutes.

Here’s how to create cool AI text titles for your videos:

1. Describe the vibe, not just the words. Don’t just say “make a title.” Say “a whimsical, hand-drawn style animated title that feels like a rom-com set in Paris.”
2. Reference the inspiration. Naming the aesthetic you’re going for (retro film credits, neon signs, storybook lettering) gives the AI a clear target.
3. Be specific about the text. Spell out exactly what the title should say – AI tools can still get creative with spelling if you let them.
4. Ask for animation touches. Request things like text that writes itself on, letters that bounce in or a gentle zoom. Small motion makes it feel professional.
5. Iterate fast. The first version is never the point. Change the colors, the font style or the animation with one sentence and generate again.

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What this shows us

1. Travel content doesn’t need to be perfect – it needs to be personal. The stroller-filled version of Emily in Paris is more relatable than the fantasy one.
2. The right gear beats more gear. A plane-friendly stroller and a blackout tent did more for our trip than anything else in the suitcase.
3. AI is a creative shortcut for everyday creators. You don’t need a design team to make a title that looks straight out of a Netflix show. You need a good prompt. One savvy note: use it ethically. Let a style inspire your title rather than copying a show’s exact logo or branding; make sure the final product is clearly your own. Interested in ethical AI use? Contact me for my AI training services: https://www.mediaconsultingcoaches.com/

So yes – Paris with kids is possible, and it’s pretty magical (most of the time, hah). Emily would approve.

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