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School French Revolution day trip to Paris

Paris, the largest city of continental Europe and birthplace of the Revolution. From the origins of discontent under the Ancien Regime, through the turmoil of the Revolution to the centralising influence of Napoleon, this tour brings to life this pivotal city in French history. This tour allows your group to visit the sites (Place de la Concorde, Place de la Bastille) associated with the major events and characters of this period and shows their importance and impact on modern-day France.

Study Themes include: The origins of the French Revolution, The Transfer from Monarchy to Republic, The rise of Napoleon and the move to Empire and The Restoration.
from £40 pp
1 Day
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Includes:

  • Return channel crossing (coach or Eurostar)
  • Free staff place ratio 1:10
  • Detailed information pack
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Cost of group passport
  • Motorway tolls and taxes (if applicable)
  • VAT

Palace of Versailles

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...

Bateaux Mouches

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.

Hôtel des Invalides

Hôtel des Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides was founded by Louis XIV to shelter 7,000 aged or crippled former soldiers. The enormous range of buildings was completed in five years (1671-76). The gold-plated dome (six kilograms of gold leaf were involved) that rises above the hospital buildings belong to the Church of Saint-Louis (1675-1706), designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. The architect employed a style known in ...

Carnavalet Museum

Carnavalet Museum
The Carnavalet Museum in the Marais tells the story of Paris from prehistoric days to the present including a large part devoted to the French Revolution. It is housed in two mansions built in the 11th and 17th centuries, with a gallery now leading from one to the other.

Eiffel Tower

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...
By Coach:
Previous evening: Depart school
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Morning: Arrive in Paris
(Driver's 9 hour rest break)

Day spent exploring Paris on foot or by Métro

Evening: Depart Paris
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Early morning: Arrive back at school (next day)

By Eurostar:
OUTBOUND
06.00 Arrive London St Pancras (min 45min check-in)
06.55 Eurostar Departs
10.43 Arrive Paris Gare de Nord

Day spent exploring Paris by foot/public transport.  

INBOUND
19.13 Arrive Paris Gare de Nord (min 45min check-in)
20.13 Eurostar Departs
21.59 Arrive London St Pancras

(timings are example only and subject to availability) Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.