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There could be no more beautiful place to perform than the city of Paris. It is an excellent destination for any type of group, from sacred/secular choirs to bands and orchestras.
Paris has an abundance of concert venues including the Notre Dame Cathedral, La Madeleine church, the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Eiffel Tower bandstand and Disneyland Paris as well as many cultural activities.
Whether you're planning a short weekend tour or a longer break; your tour will be full of fun and entertainment and is bound to be a rewarding experience for you and your group.
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4 days/3nights
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Includes:
- 3 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
- 2 concert arrangements including advertising and publicity
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- A service of a bilingual music coordinator
- Itinerary planning service (youth groups)
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example Accommodation
Feedback (1)Notre Dame Cathedral
One of the most famous cathedrals in Europe, this venue needs no introduction. Located by the Ile St Louis.
Choirs with a sacred repertoire can participate at the weekend mass or alternatively, you can give a short recital during the week (subject to audition). MP3/Cd and repertoire are required at the time of the request.
Areas Covered
This venue is ideal for sacred choirs only.
St. Magdalene Church (La Madeleine)
L'Église de la Madeleine or simply La Madeleine, is a church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. It was designed as a classical temple to the glory of Napoleon's army. The Madeleine is built in the Neo-Classical style and was inspired by the Maison Carrée at Nimes, the best-preserved of all Roman temples. Its 52 Corinthian columns, each 20 metres high, are carried around the entire exterior of the bu...
Areas Covered
The venue is ideal for orchestras and choirs (secular and sacred).
Jardin du luxembourg
The Luxembourg Garden is located in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The garden was designed for Marie de Medici, Queen of France. Today, it is a good place to savour cosmopolitain atmosphere of a rich palace garden. It is now the home of the French senate. It is one of the most popular garden. Concerts take place each summer from end of May to end of August.
Areas Covered
This venue is ideal for orchestras, choirs, and bands.
Cité de la musique
The Cité de la Musique, located in the North-east of Paris, in the Parc de la Villette, was one of President François Mitterand's last projects. The Cité was inaugurated in January 1995 and is an invitation to discover music and its multiple aspects. It is a teaching centre (educational activities for adults and young people) and a place for playing music, finding information and discovering music...
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...
La Fête de la Musique
In Paris on 21 June? You’re in for a treat. On the longest day of the year, musicians from all over the world perform free concerts at venues across town as part of Paris’ Fête de la Musique. Impromptu gigs break out in the streets and sound systems blast out music from every second window. The French capital fills with the sounds of everything from blue note to Brahms to bossa nova and Paris’ Fêt...
Avenue des Champs-Elysees
The Champs-Élysées is the most prestigious avenue in Paris. With its cinemas, cafés, and luxury shops the Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world and with rents as high as £750,000 a year for 1,000 square feet (100 m²) of space, it remains the second most expensive street in the world and the first in Europe. The name refers to the Elysian Fields, the place of the blessed in ...
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.
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.
Arc de Triomphe
This monument to French military prowess was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his victories. In the twentieth century, it became a monument to the dead of France's wars and site of the tomb of the unknown soldier.
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.
Paris Opera
The Palais Garnier is the thirteenth theatre to house the Paris Opera since it was founded by Louis XIV in 1669. It was built on the orders of Napoleon III as part of the great Parisian reconstruction project carried out by Baron Haussmann. Building work, which lasted fifteen years, from 1860 to 1875, was interrupted by numerous incidents, including the 1870 war, the fall of the Empire and the Com...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel to Dover.Morning crossing. | Late afternoon arrival at the accommodation. | After your evening meal, time to rehearse at the accommodation. |
| Day 2 | Visit the Louvre Museum. | Concert at the Champs de Mars Bandstand by the Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise. | Evening meal at the accommodation. |
| Day 3 | Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and climb to the tower. | Concert at the Jardin du Luxembourg and shopping in the Latin Quarter or Champs Elysees. | Evening meal in a local parisian restaurant. |
| Day 4 | Depart for Calais | Time to stop in Calais for last minute shopping before crossing (ferry/eurotunnel) | Arrive back at school |
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.
FIAP Jean Monnet
This Youth Centre is a favourite amongst groups staying in Paris. It offers many amenities including an information centre, internet & computer room, restaurant, cafeteria and meeting rooms. The accommodation comprises twin rooms and rooms for 4-8 for student groups. Students will normally be accommodated in 4-8 bedded rooms with Staff in twin rooms (singles may be available at a supplement – please contact us.)
CIS Bois du Lys
An excellent, modern centre that specialises in school groups, Le Bois du Lys has 50 rooms sleeping from 2 to 3 all with private facilities. There are two dining rooms and a bar; meeting rooms/classrooms are available for parties to use and a disco can be arranged if required. Accommodation is on a half board basis with buffet style breakfast and three course evening meal, packed lunches are available for a supplement. Dietary needs can be met if sufficient notice is given.
The centre has access-facilities for the disabled.
The centre has access-facilities for the disabled.
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
