School Art Day Trip to Paris
An art school trip to Paris offers your young artists plenty of opportunity to be inspired by some of the world’s most famous masterpieces!
Paris is within easy reach for a school trip and is home to some of the most important art museums in the world, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, where many of the world’s most famous artworks are housed.
And just spending time in the elegant French capital will be inspiring to your students - stroll along the impressive Haussmann boulevards or visit Montmartre where many artists lived and worked during the Belle Epoque.
To get the most out of your school trip to Paris, we would highly recommend an overnight stay. Less tiring and much easier logistically, overnight trips often offer better value for money. Contact us for details!
Suggested Itinerary (1 day)
Day 1/1

Morning
Depart school (late the previous evening)
Channel crossing
Arrive in Paris
Visit to the Louvre

Afternoon
Time to buy lunch
Visit the Musée d’Orsay
Time for sightseeing

Evening
Coach to collect group and depart Paris
Channel crossing
Arrive back at school (early next day)
What's included?
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:10
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Impact and influences of various artists
- Continuity and change in different genres and styles
- Independent judgements of art
- Conveying meaning through images and artefacts
- Social and cultural context of images and artefacts
- Personal portfolio: reflections, resources and influences
GCSE
- Responses to museum, gallery and site visits
- Personal reflections on art
- Works of key artists, craftspeople and designers
- Contemporary and historical contexts of art
Key Stage 3
- Evaluation and analysis of creative works
- Works of great artists, craft makers and designers
- Effects of historical and cultural contexts
Educational activities and visits
Louvre Museum
Housed in France's former royal palace, the Louvre is now one of the finest and most complete art galleries in… Read More
Musée de l'Orangerie
Six great intellectuals recently described the museum chosen and arranged by Claude Monet to showcase his “testamentary” masterpieces as “Unique… Read More
Musee d'Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay charts the development of European art between 1848 and 1914, an era when Paris was unquestionably the… Read More
Musée Picasso
After his death in 1973 many of Picasso's works were givento the French state, which formed the basis of the… Read More
Musée Rodin
The beautiful, grand 18th Century Hôtel Biron was once home to the famous sculptor and today houses a collection of… Read More
Pompidou Centre
Since 1977, the Pompidou Centre has been France's leading centre for contemporary arts. Artistically and architecturally it is a clean… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Eiffel Tower
The instantly recognisable symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, can be seen from almost any point in the city, and… Read More
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic cathedral on the the Île de la Cité. A major tourist destination and… Read More
Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Located at the summit of the hill of Montmartre, and surrounded by the houses of this famous bohemian quarter, the… Read More
Accommodation
The new European Campus Sainte Therese Ouest is a purpose built centre which offers excellent facilities. It’s an ideal base for school groups visiting Paris & Disneyland. There are a total of 42 clean, modern and comfortable bedrooms all of which are en-suite. Students will generally be accommodated in multibedded rooms and staff in twin or singles. A continental breakfast is served daily and evening meals are offered in the dining hall. Facilities include meeting rooms, Amphitheatre, Wifi and sports facilities.
Hotel Ibis Styles Saint-Ouen has all the comfort and amenities of a modern hotel. It is 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. Both breakfast and evening meals can be taken in the hotel restaurant. There is also a bar area and terrace overlooking the Seine, as well as space that can be reserved for group activities.
Hotel Reseda is a modern and recently renovated hotel offering clean and affordable accommodation.Rooms are compact but functional with en-suite facilities, free WiFi, 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, but evening meals are taken in a local restaurant.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Zoe Campbell — Tour Advisor
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
Halsbury Travel put together a superb trip and their care and attention to our group was top notch. I will certainly be working with Halsbury for future school trips.— Shanghai American School
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