School trip to Paris

City of love, art and culture

A school trip to Paris is a great way to discover the culture, history and the beauty of the city. There are many sights and activities suitable for school groups, such as a boat trip on the Seine, a visit to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and many museums and parks. Students can enjoy French cuisine and learn about the language and culture by visiting the local markets and shops or by taking a guided tour through the city.

All children under 18 and EU citizens under 26 years of age, have free entry to state museums and memorials.

Suitable for:

6 form college
Adult travel
Architecture
Art
Foreign language: French
History
Key stage 4
Language travel
Music & Sound
Natural sciences
Philosophy
Politics
Social studies
Study Trips

Here you can find:

Amusement Park & Water Park
Boat trip & Ferry ride
Culture & History
Exciting Excursions
Famous Cathedrals
Interactive Museums / Experience Museum
Language Classes
Many Museums
Museums & Architecture
Parks & Gardens
Planetarium & Observatory
Theater & Musicals
Wax Figures Carbinet
Zoo & Aquarium

Accommodation
Program example
Gallery
Activities
Getting there
Anfrage

Accommodation

Hostel - Stylish & Affordable

The People – Paris Marais

This modern and hip hostel is located in the centre of Paris, about 1.3 km from Notre-Dame Cathedral. Guests stay in shared rooms (with shared bathroom) or in a family or double room. The accommodation offers a lounge area, a restaurant & bar, a rooftop terrace and a shared kitchen. Daily breakfast buffet - vegetarian, vegan meals are available on request. From as little as €19 per night in a shared room.

Hostel - Stylish & Affordable

The People – Paris Belleville

This stylishly furnished hostel is located on a small hill in Belleville, one of the most unique areas of Paris: a young, dynamic, cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Guests stay in shared rooms (with shared bathroom) or in a family or double room. The accommodation has a game zone, a bar, a terrace, a lounge area and there are themed parties in the evening. From €19 per night and Breakfast (coffee/tea and croissant) is offered for an extra charge of €3.

Hostel / Youth Hostel - Exceptional

Youth Hostel – Mije Marais Paris

This exceptional youth hostel is located in the heart of the Marais district. A completely renovated 17th century building with 400 beds. There are private or shared rooms (2-10 beds) with shared bathroom and shower, the toilets are on the corridor. The accommodation has a restaurant, two meeting rooms, a room for activities, a courtyard with terrace and is only a 10-minute walk from Notre-Dame and the Bastille Opera. Group offer: Monday to Friday half board from €44 p.p.

Design-Hostel

Hostel Generator Paris

The designer hostel is centrally located. Guests stay in double rooms or shared rooms (with up to 8 beds). The modern rooms have air conditioning, free WIFI, bed linen and a private bathroom with shower. There is a lounge area with games, an in-house café, bar with music by a DJ, continental breakfast, 24-hour reception. There is a metro station and a park nearby. From €55 per night in a dormitory.

Program example

5 days / day trips / adaptations can be made

Day 1 - Departure from home ARRIVAL TO PARIS: Departure from home in the early hours of the morning. Arrival in Paris during the day and check-in to your accommodation. Time for first explorations of the surroundings.
Day 2 - City Tour - Eiffel Tower - Seine Boat Trip CITY TOUR: After breakfast at the hotel, you will go on an exploration tour with your own city guide on the Champs-Elysées.

EIFFEL TOWER: The city's landmark is 324 m high and offers a breathtaking view. Take a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower to learn more about its history and significance. There are also restaurants and shops on different levels of the tower.

BOAT RIDE: In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Seine, a great opportunity to learn about the city's history and architecture.
Day 3 - Palace of Versailles - Louvre - Montmartre VERSAILLES CASTLE: After breakfast, we will head to the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Students can enjoy a guided tour of the palace and gardens to learn more about its history and cultural influence.

LOUVRE MUSEUM: In the late afternoon, visit the huge underground museum with its impressive collection of artworks from different eras and regions, including famous works such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the sculpture of the Sphinx of Tanis.

MONTMARTRE: The artists' quarter of Montmartre, where Picasso and Dali lived, is also well worth a visit. Visit the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral "Basilica of the Sacred Heart". In the bell tower hangs the famous "Savoyarde" bell - with its 19 tons it is the heaviest swinging bell in the world. Then we go to the Wall of Love - here you can read "I love you" in over 300 variations and 250 languages.
Day 4 - Old Masters Museums - Modern Museums - Shopping MUSEUMS OF THE OLD MASTERS: Experience Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Picasso and more in museums such as the Musée d'Orsay or Musée de l'Orangerie, followed by a break in the beautiful gardens of "Jardin des Tuileries".

MUSEUMS OF MODERNITY: You can experience modern and contemporary art in the architecturally stunning buildings of the Centre Georges Pompidou or the Louis Vuitton Foundation.

SHOPPING: Wander the alleys and passages with their cute boutiques and gourmet shops, visit the bookshop "17 Shakespeare & Company" and finish your day on the top floor of the magnificent Galerie Lafayette.
Day 5 - Arrival at home After breakfast, the journey home begins. Arrival at home in the course of the day.

Gallery

Tipp

Shakespeare in Paris

Poke around in the famous bookshop "17 Shakespeare & Company" from 1951, pet cats on the upper floor and listen to free author readings in the evening.

Activities

Eiffel Tower The highlight of any Paris trip - walk or take the lift to the top of the tower, enjoy the panorama more
Louvre Masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo - free tours and Nintendo audio guide for €5 more
Boat trip or Hop-On/Hop-Off See the sights on a boat trip on the Seine or with the Hop-On/Hop-Off shuttle more
Guided Tour Explore sights such as the artists' quarter Montmartre or the old arcades with a guide more
Arc de Triomphe Monument with museum on the history of France & the French army. 284 steps lead up to the panoramic terrace more
Notre Dame Cathedral The famous cathedral has been closed since the fire in 2019, only the forecourt is open to the public more
Musée d´Orsay One of the largest museums in Europe, it houses works by the Impressionists: Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh... more
Centre Georges Pompidou National Museum of Modern Art in High-Tech Architecture Style with Matîsse, Picasso & Andy Warhol... more
Versailles Palace Baroque synthesis of the arts by Louis XIV with huge park & gardens, fountains & statues and the Hall of Mirrors... more
Disneyland Paris & Parc Asterix Visit the famous Disney theme park or Asterix & Obelix theme park with a variety of attractions. more

Paris Catacombs Tunnel system and enormous tomb in the Parisian underground, more than 6 million people were buried here more
Montmartre & Sacré-Coeur Basilica Hill in the art district where Picasso & Dalí lived. Free visit to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica & Wall of Love more
Musée Grevin Wax museum with over 200 stars from 12 themes (Napoleon, Marilyn Monroe, J. P. Gaultier...) more
Palais Royal City Palace: Today seat of the State Council, Constitutional Council, Ministry of Culture... Court of Honour with arcades & gardens more
Tour Montparnasse Take one of the fastest lifts in Europe to the 56th floor of the skyscraper and enjoy the panoramic view more
Sainte-Chapelle The Gothic Royal Chapel has impressive stained glass windows from the 13th century more
17 Shakespeare & Company Famous bookshop with author lectures in the evening - cats live on the upper floor more
Musée de l‘Orangerie Impressionist art gallery in the Tuileries Garden with masterpieces by Monet, Renoir & Picasso... more
Museum of Urban Transport History of the french. transport industry with 137 cars: omnibuses, steam, gas & electric trams more
Musée aéronautique Safran The Safran Aerospace Museum with unique collection of aviation engines & jet engines more

Fondation Louis Vuitton Art museum & cultural centre with contemporary art, building with unique forms made of glass (Frank Gehry) more
Jardin des Tuileries French gardens next to the Louvre, with a small amusement park the Musée de l'Orangerie more
Palais Garnier Opera House Pompous theatre with impressive staircase, ceiling painting, hall of mirrors & auditorium... more
Panthéon Hall of Fame, crypt with graves of French heroes and revolutionaries such as Voltaire, Victor Hugo and Marie Curie more
House & Garden Claude Monet House with flower garden and water garden with famous water lily pond more
Museum Picasso Over 5,000 works and tens of thousands of archive pieces by Pablo Picasso more
Musée Rodin Famous works by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Sculptor Auguste Rodin, including "The Thinker", "The Kiss", "The Gates of Hell" more
Zoo or Aquarium Aquarium with giant shark and carp petting pool, zoo divided into five world regions more
Chantilly Castle Tour of the castle, gardens, stables, horse riding demonstrations and paintings by Raphael & Delacroix more
Château de Chambord Largest and most visited castle in the Loire Valley. "Hunting lodge" in the magnificent French Renaissance style more

Getting there

Coach

We organise your arrival and departure in a fully equipped coach with our reliable partners.

Train

Depending on where the trip starts from, we will take you to Paris either by train or by coach.

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