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Science & STEM Trip to Paris

Key Highlights

Location

Paris

Subject

Science / STEM

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

Transport

Coach, Eurostar

About this trip

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.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 Find out more
  • Arrival Day
  • Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
  • Musee de l’air et de l’espace
  • Or day at Disneyland® Paris
  • Science workshop at Etincelles de Palais de Decouvert
  • River Cruise (Eiffel Tower)
  • Travel home

Excursion Ideas

Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie Find out more

Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie

Subject Range: Business Studies
What you’ll experience: The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris is one of the largest science museums in Europe, making it a fantastic destination for educational trips. It offers interactive exhibits that cover a wide range of scientific fields, including physics, biology, astronomy, and technology, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.

Musee de l’air et de l’espace

Subject Range: Science & STEM
What you’ll experience: 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
What you’ll experience: 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.

Marie Curie Museum

Subject Range: Science & STEM, History, Cultural
What you’ll experience: The Musée Curie is a historical museum focusing on radiological research. It is located in the 5th arrondissement at 1, rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France, and open Wednesday to Saturday, from 1pm to 5pm; admission is free. The museum was renovated in 2012, thanks to a donation from Ève Curie

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

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

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

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

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

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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