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Combine Paris and the Loire Valley for a great leisure and tourism experience. In the Loire Valley visit prestigious historic sites such as Chambord, Orléans - the city liberated by Joan of Arc and Chartres with its world-famous cathedral. Paris is a truly beautiful city with endless possibilities for exploring. Stroll the boulevards, gaze at the impressive monuments, enjoy great works of art and simply savour the atmosphere.
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Includes:
- 5 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport (youth groups)
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationStade de France
Located in St Denis (just North of Paris) there are two types of tour possible at this magnificent new stadium with a capacity of 80,000 and former host to the World Cup: (1) The 'At First Glance Tour' enables students to see the exhibition, story and history of the Stade de France before entering the arena where a guide is available to show you around and answer any questions. (2) The 'Behind the...
Eiffel Tower
The instantly recognisable symbol of Paris, The Eiffel Tower can be seen from almost any point in the city and the view from the top is truly awe-inspiring. It dominates Paris to such an extent that it's hard to believe it's only a little over a century old having been built in 1889 to celebrate the centenary of the French revolution. No trip to Paris would be complete without a visit to the Eiff...
Louvre Museum
Housed in France's former royal palace, the Louvre is now one of the finest and most complete art galleries in the world. It’s collections range from the ancient world to the twentieth century, with the Pyramid and CyberLouvre multimedia gallery bringing the collection right up to date. But most visitors are only here to see one thing - The Mona Lisa's Enigmatic smile.
Pompidou Centre
Since 1977, the Pompidou Centre has been France's leading centre for contemporary arts. Artistically and architecturally it is a clean break with Paris' long artistic and cultural traditions and it is home to permanent and temporary exhibitions of contemporary art as well as cinema. Guided tours may be arranged.
Palace of Versailles
The biggest and most elaborate royal palace in Europe, Versailles was built to reflect the glory of the Sun King, Louis XIV. It’s a fascinating insight into France's history. Our highlights include the Queen's Hamlet a sort of play farm built for Marie Antoinette's amusement, where among the thatched cottages, a watermill and a lake she and her court acted out a fantasy of peasant life and the Hal...
Musee D'Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay charts the development of European art between 1848 and 1914, an era when Paris was unquestionably the world’s cultural and artistic capital. Its diverse collection includes works by Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, van Gogh and other artists, many of whom spent much of their artistic careers in Paris. Booking is compulsory for groups. (maximum group size 25...
Bateaux Mouches
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 Pont d'Alma, near the Eiffel tower, your cruise will take you up stream to the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame Cathedral. Trips last around an hour and depart every 20 minutes at peak times.
Château d'Ussé
Literature describes this château, overlooking the banks of the river Indre, as the original Sleeping Beauty castle; Charles Perrault - author of this beloved 17th-century tale - spent time here as a guest of the Count of Saumur and legend has it that Ussé inspired him to write the famous story. Though parts of the castle are from the 1400s, most of it was completed two centuries later. By the 17t...
Doué-la-Fontaine Zoo
This zoo is perhaps one of France''s best and is a fabulous day out. As you head down to the entrance you wonder what awaits you, but all is revealed when you see that the zoo is in an old quarry with much evidence of troglodytic dwellings. This makes it ideal for a hot, sunny day as there is lots of shade provided by the great variety of trees, bamboo and acacias. The more than 500 animals have l...
Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
The Abbey of Fontevraud is where the last French nobles of the first Angevin dynasty, who gained renown as the first ''Plantagenêt'' kings and queens of England, were buried. It is often described as the royal necropolis of the ''Angevin Kings and Queens''. However, such a description fails to recognize the much more important extent - and even the true context - of their remarkable realm. For in ...
Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Discover some of the most beautiful monuments of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tour, the Louvre or the Notre-Dame Cathedral on a Seine river cruise with commentary. The crew will be happy to welcome you on one of the Paris sightseeing boats for an unforgettable boat tour.
Bateaux Parisiens
Departure from the Eiffel Tower, welcomed by the crew for a one-hour cruise on one of the trimarans of the fleet. The boats are entirely glassed over with a terrace at the stern and outside walkways and are perfectly designed for exploring and admiring the architectural treasures of the capital.A clear, lively commentary enriched with words and music evoking the places and periods visited is broad...
La Cave des Vignerons de Saumur
The Saumur Cave des Vignerons is in the heart of the Saumur Champigny vineyard. Located at the top of the Saint Cyr-en-Bourg hill, it looks like a temple of wine surrounded by vines. The wines at the Cave des Vignerons are stored in 10 km of underground tunnels. These were excavated in the 12th century to extract the limestone, locally known as tuffeau, used to build the famous Loire Valley châtea...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart school for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing | Arrive Paris and transfer to accommodation. | Check into accommodation and have evening meal. |
| Day 2 | Full day spent in Paris. Visit the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees. Have a tour of the Montmartre and visit the Sacre Coeur. | Return to accommodation for evening meal | |
| Day 3 | Enjoy a boat trip along the River Seine. Free time for shopping and sightseeing in Paris. | Depart Paris and drive to Saumur in the Liore Valley | Arrive at the accommodation in Saumur, check in and have evening meal. |
| Day 4 |
Drive to St. Cyr en Bourg and visit the Caves des Vignerons de Saumur. |
Drive to Fontevraud, visit to the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud and gardens. Free time to explore the old town. | Return to accommodation for evening meal. |
| Day 5 |
Drive to Amboise and spend day exploring the beautiful medieval town. |
Visit the Aquarium du Val de Loire, tour of the Caves des Producteurs or Bigot Patissier Chocolatier. | Return to accommodation for evening meal. |
| Day 6 |
Depart Saumur for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing |
Arrival back at school | |
Hotel Sovereign Saint-Ouen
Sovereign Hotel has all the comfort and amenities of a modern hotel. It’s a popular choice with our school groups as it is within easy reach of both Disneyland and central Paris. The students will mainly be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, all of which are en suite and meals will be taken in the hotel restaurant. There is also a bar area and terrace overlooking the Seine.
CIS Saumur
The accommodation is either in double or four bedded rooms with en-suite showers, washbasins and communal toilets or in eight bedded rooms with facilities on the same floor. Group leaders are in singles or twins.
Meals are served in the main dining room and packed lunches can be provided. Individual dietary requirements can be catered for but only with advance notice.
There is a games room with arcade machines, table football, pool table, table tennis and TV. The outdoor swimming pool is free but use of the indoor pool carries a small charge.
Meals are served in the main dining room and packed lunches can be provided. Individual dietary requirements can be catered for but only with advance notice.
There is a games room with arcade machines, table football, pool table, table tennis and TV. The outdoor swimming pool is free but use of the indoor pool carries a small charge.
