Cultural Trip to Paris & Disneyland® Paris

About this trip

This cultural tour will immerse your students in the culture of Paris alongside having a magical experience at Disneyland Paris. There are numerous opportunities to connect the tour to various areas of learning – contact us for details.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrival day

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River boat cruise (view Eiffel Tower)
Musee d’Orsay or Louvre
Sacre Coeur and Montmartre

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Day at Disneyland® Paris

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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.

Disneyland® Paris Find out more

Disneyland® Paris

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: A favourite for students of all ages. A day or two at Disneyland® Paris is often the highlight of the tour with many attractions to be found in Frontierland, Discoveryland, Fantasy and much more! A great way for students to practice their French speaking and listening skills whilst having fun.

Select Says: Disney also provide excellent learning modules across a variety of subjects. Contact us for 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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Eiffel Tower

Subject Range: MFL, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: This iconic monument, built in 1889, is the symbol of Paris and France. The Eiffel Tower is one of the best known monuments in the world. In 2014 a new glass floor was completed on level 1 where visitors can walk 57m from the ground and experience the sensation of stepping out into the void.

Select Says: View further details via the Eiffel Tower website. Please note, we advise schools to book this visit directly as schools get priority over tour operators. We are happy to advise on how to do this.

Boat Cruise – Bateaux Parisiens Find out more

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.

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.

Explorers Hotel Find out more

Explorers Hotel

Our Rating:

Capacity: 1600

Location: Close to Disney

What you’ll experience: This hotel is located within the area of Disneyland Resort and a free shuttle bus operates to the theme parks. Rooms: Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Facilities: On site swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms for hire.

Kyriad Disney Find out more

Kyriad Disney

Our Rating:

Capacity: 300

Location: Close to Disney

What you’ll experience: This is a modern hotel 35km east of Paris and just 8 mins from Disneyland. There is a free shuttle to Disneyland from the hotel. Rooms: Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Facilities: Restaurant, meeting rooms for hire, free Wi-Fi.

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.

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