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Enjoy the romance, the beauty, the food and the buzz of this capital city. Stroll the boulevards, gaze at the impressive monuments, enjoy great works of art and savour the atmosphere. Paris also boasts some of the world’s largest and most famous museums including The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay, home to masterpieces such as The Mona Lisa and impressionist paintings by Monet and Renoir. A visit to Paris would not be complete without seeing its iconic landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of French civic pride; Notre Dame, a masterpiece of gothic architecture and the Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French victory. Paris is a truly beautiful city with excellent opportunities for a leisure and tourism trip.
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Includes:
- 2 nights bed and breakfast 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
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Feedback (1)Les Catacombes de Paris
The Catacombs of Paris were created at the end of the 18th century. The cemetery of Innocent had been used for nearly ten centuries and had become the origin of infection for the inhabitants of the district. After multiple complaints, the Council of State, by decision of November 9, 1785, pronounced the removal and the evacuation of the cemetery. The removal of the bones began after a blessing on ...
Rodin Museum
Gathers together the highlights of Rodin's career as a sculptor, including "The Thinker and the Kiss." Some sculptures are displayed in the gardens which makes plenty of scope for sketching.
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.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic cathedral on the the Île de la Cité. A major tourist destination and one of the most famous cathedrals in the world Notre Dame is also a working Roman Catholic cathedral. Construction on the current building began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII and opinion differs as to whether Bishop Maurice de Sully or Pope Alexander III laid the foundation stone...
Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Located at the summit of the hill of Montmartre, and surrounded by the houses of this famous bohemian quarter, the white, Romanesque domes and arches of the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur were built in the late nineteenth century by subscriptions from all over France.
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.
Picasso Museum
After his death in 1973, many of Picasso's works went to the French state, which decided to form a museum with the collection. To house it they chose a seventeenth-century hotel situated in the Marais. This is the Hôtel Salé that was built in 1656 for the general Aubert de Fontenay. Before housing the musée Picasso, the hotel was already well-known. It was leased to the ambassador of Venice, and i...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Pick up from school for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing. | Arrive Calais | Arrive in paris, check into hotel in time for evening meal. |
| Day 2 | Visit the Louvre museum, followed by shopping and lunch at the famous Champs Elysees Avenue. | Enjoy a relaxing boat trip along the River Seine. | Free time for evening meal and visit to the Eiffel Tower. |
| Day 3 | Depart Paris after breakfast and travel to Calais for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing. | Arrival back at school. |
Base de Loisir Saint Quentin En Yvelines
On a 600 acres site, and around the largest lake in the Ile-de-France, this accommodation is located just 10 minutes from the Paris Rugby Festival.
Hotel Campanile Saint Quentin en Yvelines
The hotel is located 3km from the Rugby Festival and has 104 air conditioned bedrooms (triples, twins and singles).
Etap Hotel Pontault Combault
The Hotel has a large breakfast area, bar, Internet point and pool table. There are two meeting rooms which can be reserved for evening activities. Students will be accommodated in twin or triple air conditioned rooms, with TV, Telephone, writing desk and en-suite WC and shower room. Staff will be accommodated in twin rooms. Evening meals will be taken in the restaurant next door.
Single room supplement is charged per person per night.
Single room supplement is charged per person per night.
Comfort Hotel Sovereign Clichy
In a Greater Paris suburb but near transportation and across from a beautiful public garden with flowers the hotel benefits from a quiet relaxed atmosphere. You will receive a warm welcome from the staff who will make your stay as pleasant as possible. The lounge has a pool table, beautiful armchairs and a statue. Located near the flea markets, the hotel was renovated in 2002-03 and has very spacious rooms and a large bar, ‘Le Club’.
The rooms offer en-suite facilities, Cable/Satellite TV, telephone, a work area, alarm clock and hairdryer.
The rooms offer en-suite facilities, Cable/Satellite TV, telephone, a work area, alarm clock and hairdryer.
the trip was excellent and the pick up points enable us to see paris's best monuments and areas
1 day(s) in 2009 Catherine Edmonton County School
