Science & STEM Trip to Paris: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Paris offers a unique blend of hands-on learning opportunities and insights into the lives and work of pioneering scientists, making it an inspiring hub for STEM education. It is also home to historic sites like the Curie Museum, where groundbreaking research on radioactivity was conducted.
Excursion Ideas
Cite des Sciences
Subject range: Science & STEM
The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. Located in the Parc de la Villette in Paris, it is one of the three dozen French Cultural Centers of Science, Technology and Industry, promoting science and science culture.
Musee de l'air et de l'espace
Subject range: Science & STEM
The Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, is one of the world’s oldest aviation museums. It showcases an extensive collection of aircraft, spacecraft, and aviation-related artifacts, tracing the history of flight from early pioneers to modern space exploration. Visitors can explore iconic planes like the Concorde, learn about military aviation, and see rockets and satellites up close. With interactive exhibits and educational programs, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the technological advancements in aviation and space.
Etincelles de Palais de Decouvert
Subject range: Science & STEM
Visitors can engage with interactive exhibits and live demonstrations that explore a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and biology. The museum offers hands-on activities, allowing students and visitors to experiment with scientific principles in real-time. Popular highlights include the planetarium, where visitors can learn about space and the universe, and chemistry shows, which bring chemical reactions to life. It’s a dynamic space that fosters curiosity and makes complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for all ages.
Science & STEM trip to Paris: 4 Days, 3 Nights Accommodation
European Campus Sainte Therese
Location: Paris suburbs
Capacity: 130
Situated at Ozoir-la-Ferrière just 25km SE of Paris and 15 minutes' drive from Disneyland Paris. Set in 84 acres of grounds, this quality, purpose built accommodation is ideal for schools and offers excellent facilities alongside good access to Paris.
Rooms: Sleep 2-4, all with en-suite facilities.
Facilities: 24-hour reception, 2 dining rooms, meeting rooms, computer room with 32 computers, free Wi-Fi, extensive grounds including 3 hectares of forest, sports facilities including basketball, football, table tennis, fitness room and more!
Meininger Paris Porte de Vincennes
Location: Porte de Vincennes
Capacity: 946
With metro connections to the city centre and Disneyland (via RER) this hotel offers a good standard of accommodation, perfectly suited to groups.
Rooms: Bedrooms sleep 2-6 people and all offer private facilities.
Facilities: Restaurant, bar, breakfast room.
Première Classe - Bussy St George
Location: Paris suburbs
Capacity: 354
Located at Bussy St George, just 25 km from Paris and a short 10 minute walk to the nearest RER station.
Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Breakfast room, meeting room, free Wi-Fi, enclosed garden.
Résidence Internationale de Paris
Location: Paris centre
Capacity: 102
A modern and simple youth accommodation situated in the 20th arrondissement of Paris near to the Paris Péripherique to the east of the city centre. Staff at the Résidence are experienced in accommodating youth groups and your group is sure to have an enjoyable stay.
Rooms: Spacious rooms sleeping 3-6, all en-suite.
Facilities: 24 hour reception, free Wi-Fi, packed lunches and hot meals available (on reservation).
Reseda Hotel
Location: Porte de Bagnolet (East of Paris)
Capacity: 240
Located within easy access of a metro station that will quickly take groups into the city centre, the Reseda hotel offers recently renovated, modern, simple accommodation very suited to groups. Students may also enjoy the nearby shopping centre. Park Asterix is also within easy reach of this hotel.
Rooms: Rooms sleep 2-3 people and all have private facilities.
Facilities: Meeting rooms, WI-FI.
