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Enhance your students' understanding of the European institutions and their role in society by visiting Strasbourg, home of the Council of Europe and Court of Human Rights. Popular with cross curricular groups of Politics, Law, Citizenship, Economics and History groups, Strasbourg has something for every school group visit.
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Includes:
- 2 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel
- Return Ferry crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationCouncil of Europe
Since it was founded in 1949, the principal purpose of the Council of Europe has been to bring together all of the democracies of the old continent. The Palais de l'Europe is the headquarters of the Council and the flags of the 47 member states are lined up in front of this distinctive building. The Council works to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law throughout the whole continent...
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the only directly-elected body of the European Union and the 736 members are elected every 5 years by voters right across the 27 member states of the European Union. Visits generally last between 1 and a half and two hours, and usually consist of a guided tour of the European Parliament, including the Chamber, a video screening and a general presentation by a member of s...
Struthof Concentration Camp
The site of the former Natzweiler-Struthof camp, a place of history and remembrance, is visited with respect for its victims.
The tour of the site is self-guided. However, it is advisable to start with the European Centre in order to have an overview of the Resistance movements and deportation in Europe before seeing the particular case of the Natzweiler camp.
European Court of Human Rights
Hearings at the European Court of Human Rights are public (private hearings are only held in exceptional cases). Hearings last approximately 90 minutes with English and French interpretation.
Guided Tour of Strasbourg
There is much to see and do in the beautiful city of Strasbourg - the grande île, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, "petite France" and its remarkable architecture and museums. Why not book a guided tour and discover the pedestrian areas around the stunning Cathedral, petite France, the Covered Bridges... The list is endless!
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel from UK to Strasbourg | Evening meal | |
| Day 2 | European Parliament | Human Rights Building | Evening meal |
| Day 3 | Struthof Concentration Camp | Return travel to UK | |
CIARUS Centre
Ciarus is well located in Strasbourg and is a popular choice amongst school groups. The centre boasts 295 beds in comfortable and well equipped rooms, all with shower, washbasin and toilet. These are spread over four storeys with living areas that are bright and large.
Evening meals will be taken in the self-service restaurant at Ciarus, which offers delicious and varied food.
There is a bar area, TV room, games room (billiards, table football, video games) music room and disco area.
Evening meals will be taken in the self-service restaurant at Ciarus, which offers delicious and varied food.
There is a bar area, TV room, games room (billiards, table football, video games) music room and disco area.
