Cultural Trip to Paris

About this trip

Your French trip to Paris will immerse your students in French culture. From the Eiffel Tower to the markets of Paris, there are numerous opportunities for students to extend their knowledge and experience. The four day tour allows extra time for visits to the wonderful Louvre, Pompidou and Stade de France.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrive day

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River boat cruise (view Eiffel Tower)
Musee d’Orsay or Louvre Museum
Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre

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Travel home
Town Trail

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Excursion Ideas

Town Trail Find out more

Town Trail

Subject Range: Cultural, Language

What you’ll experience: ‘Hunt Fun’ treasure hunts are a great fun way to get your students out and about and exploring a town whilst on your tour, learning so much along the way. The treasure hunts will guide you past historical buildings, statues and monuments encouraging problem solving, team work, navigation skills and much more. Your treasure hunt packs contains treasure hunt booklets to complete.

Select Says: A treasure hunt will normally last about 2 hours but could be made longer by incorporating a lunch stop or another local visit. Available for selected towns within Belgium and France – speak to one of our travel advisors for further details.

Tour Montparnasse Find out more

Tour Montparnasse

Subject Range: Cultural, Business Studies

What you’ll experience: This is Paris’ only skyscraper and the tallest building in France at 210 metres. You can visit the panoramic floor for fabulous views over the city. The tower is open until late, so it’s also possible to take in the beautifully lit night time beauty of Paris.

Select Says: This is by far the best place to view of the Eiffel Tower.

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Boat Cruise – Bateaux Parisiens

Subject Range: MFL, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: One of the best and most relaxing ways to see the sights of Paris is to take a Seine river boat cruise. Starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, your cruise will take you up stream to the Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Select Says: Trips depart every 20 minutes at peak times.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Find out more

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Subject Range: MFL, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in the world. It is situated in the eastern half of the Île de la Cité. The many organs are a centrepiece of the cathedral along with the cathedral’s five bells which are some of the most famous in Europe.

Select Says: The twin towers go as high as 69 metres (387 steps). The south tower houses the Emmanuel bell.

Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Find out more

Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur

Subject Range: Business Studies, Art & Design

What you’ll experience: Montmartre is a historic and artistic district in Paris, known for its bohemian charm, cobblestone streets, and vibrant art scene, which has been home to famous artists like Picasso and Van Gogh. At its highest point stands the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a striking white-domed church offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Sacré-Cœur is both an architectural marvel and a significant religious site, attracting visitors for its spiritual atmosphere and intricate mosaics. Montmartre’s lively atmosphere, street artists, and cultural heritage make it a must-visit destination that blends art, history, and stunning views of Paris.

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Louvre Museum

Subject Range: MFL, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: The Louvre is the world’s largest museum and home to one of the most impressive art collections in history. It contains over 380,000 objects and displays roughly 35,000 works of art! Please note, we advise schools to book the Musee du Louvre directly as the museum currently offers free entrance and priority availability to school groups booking directly. We are happy to advise on how to do this.

Markets in Paris Find out more

Markets in Paris

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: Explore Paris’s fabulous and varied markets – some examples of possibilities are: Rue Montorgueil, Marchés Bastille et Popincourt, Marché Saxe-Breteuil, Marché La Chapelle, Marché Saxe-Breteuil, Marché des Enfants Rouges, Marché Monge and Marché Rue Cler.

Select Says: Marché Saxe-Breteuil is straight in front of the Eiffel Tower and is particularly varied with all types of fresh food, clothes, and a variety of household goods (on Thursday and Saturday).

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Stade de France, Saint-Denis

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: This magnificent stadium with a capacity of 80,000 was built to serve the 1998 World Cup. A guided tour takes you behind the scenes to the changing rooms and the VIP stands. At the end of the tour you can view the permanent exhibition and relive the key moments in the stadium’s existence.

Select Says: There are many event related items to view in the permanent exhibition including trophy replicas, autographed guitars, signed jerseys, videos and more!

Accommodation Options

European Campus Sainte Therese Find out more

European Campus Sainte Therese

Our Rating:

Capacity: 130

Location: Paris suburbs

What you’ll experience: 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!z.

FUAJ Yves Robert Find out more

FUAJ Yves Robert

Our Rating:

Location: Paris centre

What you’ll experience: The FUAJ Yves Robert is a modern youth accommodation located in an eco-district close to Butte Montmartre and the Gare du Nord. Rooms: Sleep 1-6. Please note the rooms feature shared facilities. Facilities: Wi-Fi, bar, library, relaxation area, TV room.

Meininger Paris Porte de Vincennes Find out more

Meininger Paris Porte de Vincennes

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 946

Location: Porte de Vincennes

What you’ll experience: 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 Find out more

Première Classe – Bussy St George

Our Rating:

Capacity: 354

Location: Paris suburbs

What you’ll experience: Located at Bussy St George, just 25 km from Paris and a short 10 minute walk to the nearest RER station. Rooms: Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Facilities: Breakfast room, meeting room, free Wi-Fi, enclosed garden.

Reseda Hotel Find out more

Reseda Hotel

Our Rating:

Capacity: 240

Location: Porte de Bagnolet (East of Paris)

What you’ll experience: 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.

Résidence Internationale de Paris Find out more

Résidence Internationale de Paris

Our Rating:

Capacity: 102

Location: Paris centre

What you’ll experience: 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).

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Key Highlights

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Transport

About this trip

Sample Itinerary

Excursion Ideas

Town Trail

Tour Montparnasse

Boat Cruise – Bateaux Parisiens

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur

Louvre Museum

Markets in Paris

Stade de France, Saint-Denis

Accommodation Options

European Campus Sainte Therese

FUAJ Yves Robert

Meininger Paris Porte de Vincennes

Première Classe – Bussy St George

Reseda Hotel

Résidence Internationale de Paris

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