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What to do with teenagers in Paris
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At that age, a good outing leaves something to decide, to win, or to talk about.
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Between 13 and 17, the right format no longer looks like a children's activity. It also has to stay open to a group whose tastes are not all the same. The five venues below cover image, action, music and team play.
KIRA is part of this selection, in last position.
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All these activities accept teenagers. Supervision rules vary by venue, especially under 15 and for the physical games.
1. Atelier des Lumières
38 rue Saint-Maur, Paris 11e
Images fill the walls and floor of a former foundry. The programme changes through the year. In August 2026, Van Gogh, the Renaissance, Le Petit Prince and a Coldplay film alternate by day. Everyone moves at their own pace and can photograph the place within the rules on site.
Individual or group visit, allow around 75 minutes, all ages, 17.50 EUR for ages 12 to 25. atelier-lumieres.com
For a visual outing with no puzzles and no competition.
2. Bomb Squad Paris
94 boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris 3e
The team passes four challenges before a final bomb. The trials use lasers, sounds, screens and a floor grid. The game demands movement and communication. Minors play under supervision up to age 15 according to the company's FAQ.
2 to 6 players, around 60 minutes, from age 9 subject to terms, 28 to 45 EUR per person. paris.bombsquad.games
For an active birthday where each challenge changes the rules.
3. Quiz Room Paris
9 rue Guénégaud, Paris 6e, and three other Paris addresses
The set recreates a TV studio with six podiums, buzzers and jokers. The quiz draws on popular culture rather than a school syllabus. The blind test works well with a group that prefers music. Custom questions can weave in memories of the birthday teenager.
3 to 54 participants depending on the venue, 60 to 90 minutes, teenagers accepted, from 24 EUR per person. quiz-room.com
For a group that likes pop culture and songs.
4. Seven Squares Paris
Boom Boom Villette, 30 avenue Corentin-Cariou, Paris 19e
The complex combines bowling, laser tag, trampolining, virtual reality, interactive mini-golf and an arcade. A birthday can therefore pair two activities without getting back on the métro. Ages vary by game: VR starts at 10, while the horror escape game is barred under 16.
Capacity and duration depend on the activity, VR up to 10 players for 20 minutes, from age 10, VR session 15 EUR online. paris.sevensquares.fr
For letting the group choose between several activities on site.
5. Virtual Room Paris
35 boulevard Richard-Lenoir, Paris 11e, and 2 place de la Porte Maillot, Paris 17e
Virtual Room's missions rest on cooperation. Each player stands in an individual space and joins the others inside the same virtual world. The catalogue includes an Astérix adventure. A birthday package exists for children and teenagers.
2 to 4 players per team, 45 minutes, from age 8, from 26 EUR per person. paris.virtual-room.com
For a first VR experience centred on the team.
6. KIRA, a shared adventure from age 11
19 rue de la Pierre Levée, Paris 11e
The Lost Temple brings up to six players into the same story. Each picks a role with its own tool. The Adventurer carries a connected torch. The Scientist sees clues through UV goggles. The Mercenary protects the group with a haptic weapon.
Teenagers have no controller to learn. They walk through a 180 m² game floor and use their hands. The rope bridge, the steering wheel and other objects sit exactly where the headset shows them. Wind, heat and vibration follow the action.
Afterwards the group can stay in the food and drinks area for sharing boards, toasted sandwiches, snacks, popcorn and soft drinks. The groups and events page covers the welcome in detail. To compare other formats, see VR venues in Paris and unusual days out.
2 to 6 players, 1 hour of play, ages 11+, 29 to 45 EUR per person. Opening November 2026. Discover KIRA
For a birthday where six teenagers stay inside the same adventure.
7. Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Paris with a 13 year-old?
All six activities suit 13 year-olds. **Bomb Squad requires supervision under 15.** At Seven Squares, avoid *Evil Hotel*, restricted to 16 and over.
Which activity suits a teenage birthday?
Bomb Squad suits an active group. Quiz Room personalises questions. Seven Squares lets you chain several activities. Virtual Room and KIRA offer a shared adventure, with **a space suited to groups at KIRA**.
Which activity takes six teenagers together?
Bomb Squad, Quiz Room, Seven Squares and KIRA all take six people in one format. *Virtual Room caps each mission at four* and splits a group of six into two teams.
Which outing suits teenagers who dislike video games?
The Atelier des Lumières asks nothing of you but to look. Quiz Room leans on popular culture and music. Bomb Squad uses simple physical challenges **rather than a controller**.
How much does a teenage activity cost in Paris?
Expect 15 EUR for a VR session at Seven Squares, 17.50 EUR at the Atelier des Lumières youth rate, then 24 to 45 EUR depending on the game and group size. **KIRA costs 29 EUR per person at six.**
Do parents need to stay on site?
It depends on age and each venue's rules. Bomb Squad requires supervision under 15. KIRA takes players from 11, but *supervision arrangements for a group of minors should be confirmed at booking*.
What should they wear?
**Closed shoes and comfortable clothes** suit Bomb Squad, Seven Squares and KIRA. The Atelier des Lumières and Quiz Room require nothing in particular.
