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On a school science trip to Paris your students will explore key environmental and technological themes of science.
One of the world's largest and most visited science museums, La Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is on an impressive modern site in northeastern Paris. Other highly recommended visits include the Palais de la Decouverte (Palace of Discovery), the Marie Curie Museum and of course any trip to Paris would not be complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower.
Why not extend your tour by a day and let your students experience physics in action with a visit to Disneyland Resort Paris.
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3 days/2 night
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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
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
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Example AccommodationCite des Sciences et de L' Industrie (La Villette)
France’s leading scientific museum hosts exhibitions on a range of environmental and technological themes, including climate change and fossil fuels, as well as audio-visual presentations and a planetarium.
Palais de la Decouverte
The Palais de la Decouverte, the Palace of Discovery, was brought about through the efforts of Jean Perrin, Nobel Prize winner in Physics of 1926 for his work on the atom.The idea of such a museum was first undertaken by André Léveillé, vice-president of the Confederation of Intellectual Workers. In creating this educational museum, Perrin wanted to demonstrate the role which ...
Marie Curie Museum
The Curie Museum is on the ground floor of the Curie Pavilion, in one of the oldest buildings of the Institut Curie. This laboratory, erected a few streets away from the “shed” where the Curies discovered polonium and radium in 1898, was specially built for Marie Curie by the University of Paris and the Institut Pasteur between 1911 and 1914.Here she pursued her work for nigh on twenty...
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 Eiffe...
Disneyland Resort Paris
Disneyland Paris has always been one of our most popular destinations, perhaps because if offers so much more than any other theme park. Disney offer KS3 Science workbooks which can be downloaded free of charge.
Tour Montparnasse
In just 38 seconds, Europe's fastest elevator will transport you up the tower to a height of 196 metres, where the most beautiful view of Paris stretches out stretches out before you. Just a few steps further up is the capital's largest open-air panoramic terrace, which promises an unforgettable 360º experience. On a clear day it is possible to see as far as 40km!
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 fou...
Bateaux Parisiens
Departure from the Eiffel Tower, the Bateaux Parisiens offer a one-hour cruise passing by many of the famous sights of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre Dame. The boats are entirely glassed over with a terrace at the stern and outside walkways and are perfectly designed for relaxing and enjoying the view in all weathers.A clear, lively commentary is broadcast on individu...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel from UK in the morning and ferry/eurotunnel crossing | Arrive in Paris, check in to accommodation | |
| Day 2 | Visit the 'Cite des Sciences' Science Museum | Late afternoon boat trip down the river Seine | Visit to the Eiffel Tower |
| Day 3 | Depart accommodation in the morning and return to Calais Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing |
Arrive back in UK | |
Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
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.
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Misterbed City, Bagnolet
Misterbed City Bagnolet is a modern hotel offering clean and comfortable accommodation.
The hotel boasts 163 guestrooms with en-suite facilities, TV, telephone and air-conditioning. Students will generally be accommodated in triple rooms and staff in twins.
A continental buffet breakfast is served every morning.
The hotel boasts 163 guestrooms with en-suite facilities, TV, telephone and air-conditioning. Students will generally be accommodated in triple rooms and staff in twins.
A continental buffet breakfast is served every morning.
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Premiere Classe Bussy St Georges
Hotel Premiere Classe Bussy St George was newly opened in 2003 and has a fantastic location for both Paris and Disneyland. Students will mainly be accommodated in triple and quadruple rooms, all of which are fully en-suite. Most rooms have a bunk bed and 2 single beds with TV, Telephone and Air Conditioning. Group Leaders will normally be accommodated in twin bedded rooms. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the Hotel and evening meal is offered at the Campanile hotel on the same campus. Seminar rooms are available on request. (Please ask for details.)
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