Are you a Little or Teen Franciscan?
Wellness Tour (ages 3–6)
Select Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Children ages 3–6 must be accompanied by an adult (fee applies)
€10 full price / €5 for season pass holders and children ages 3–6
This tour, designed for children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult, offers child-friendly insights into a selection of works from the exhibition Claude Monet: Gardens as Heritage, while providing a gentle, enjoyable experience to share with the whole family.
Frimousse (ages 3–6)
Saturdays year-round from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Children ages 3–6 must be accompanied by an adult (free)
€5 full price / free for subscribers
Meet at the front desk for a special moment with your child. The facilitator will take you on a journey through the library’s stories—big and small—exploring a variety of themes inspired by shapes, colors, music, and animals.
Creative Week (ages 7–10)
During school breaks (Zones B and C)
Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Children ages 7 to 10
€10 full price / €5 for subscribers
To understand, practice, and explore your creativity through the various facets of Franciscaines: literature, film, music, performing arts, visual arts, and digital creation. Five days to complete an ambitious artistic project with the guidance of a facilitator.
Guided tour for children (ages 7–11)
Saturdays during school breaks, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Children ages 7–10
€5 full price / free for subscribers
Treat the kids to an age-appropriate tour of the Franciscaines’ exhibitions.
Through the works inthe exhibition Raoul Dufy, The Sound of Music they’ll learn to observe, ask questions, and interpret emotions and intentions—even when faces aren’t visible.
Mini-Maker (ages 8–10)
Wednesdays during school breaks, at 2:00 p.m.
Children ages 8 to 10
€10 full price and €5 for subscribers
At the Fablab (digital fabrication lab), you can explore digital technologies while having fun. Create personalized objects, get an introduction to photo editing and 3D modeling, and learn about programming—there’s something for everyone.
Maker Club (ages 11–15)
Saturdays during school breaks, at 2:30 p.m.
Children ages 11–15
€10 full price and €5 for subscribers
The Maker Club is dedicated to exploring digital skills and techniques. These workshops aim to foster creativity through the creation of objects and multimedia devices, visual and audio composition, and an introduction to programming.
Learn more about the FabLab and its activities
Children ages 2 and up are invited to explore the Franciscaines Media Center’s Children’s Section! It’s a welcoming and colorful space where you can settle in to read, learn, and play while exploring the Franciscaines’ collections!
Explore the library’s resources
Looking for something fun to do this vacation? Les Franciscaines offers a packed schedule of events for the whole family to enjoy, with activities for teens and events for all ages! To make sure you don’t miss any of the activities, sign up for our family offers newsletter!