School Art Trip to Paris
An art school trip to Paris offers your students the opportunity to enjoy not only the architecture and art of this magnificent capital city, but also its beauty, romance and food!
Paris is home to some of the world’s largest and most famous museums, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Your art students will have the opportunity to see some of the world’s most celebrated artworks for themselves, from the Mona Lisa to the Impressionist works of Monet and Renoir.
Small group? Why not join forces with the French, science, food tech, fashion or business studies departments to make this a cross-curricular school trip?
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4

Morning
Depart school

Afternoon
Arrive in Calais

Evening
Arrive in Paris
Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal
Day 2/4

Morning
Visit to the Louvre followed by theTuileries Garden

Afternoon
Visit to the Musée d'Orsay

Evening
Time for evening meal
Visit to Montmartre for views of the city from the Sacré Coeur Basilica
Day 3/4

Morning
Visit to the Pompidou Centre

Afternoon
Visit to the Musée Rodin

Evening
Time for evening meal
Visit to the Eiffel Tower
Day 4/4

Morning
Visit to Monet's Garden

Afternoon
Depart and head to Calais

Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Any inclusions such as visits or excursions
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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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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Return executive coach travel
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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 at current rates to tour operators
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
Château de Versailles
The biggest and most elaborate royal palace in Europe, Versailles was built to reflect the glory of the Sun King… Read More
Espace Dali Montmartre
In the heart of Montmartre, the Espace Dali presents the only permanent exhibition in France entirely dedicated to the master… Read More
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 Grévin
Discover all your favourite celebrities at the Musée Grévin, one of the oldest wax museums in Europe. You'll also discover… 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
Street Art Walking Tour Paris
Discover the street art murals of Paris with this guided walking tour and rediscover the city in a unique and… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Bateaux Mouches
One of the best and most relaxing ways to see the sights of Paris is to take a Seine river… Read More
Eiffel Tower
The instantly recognisable symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, can be seen from almost any point in the city, 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
This Ibis Budget Hotel is excellently located. All rooms are en-suite with students accommodated in mostly triple rooms and staff in twins. Single rooms are available for a supplement. All have a shower, toilet and satellite TV. A generous buffet breakfast is provided and evening meals can be taken in the hotel restaurant or a local restaurant.
All rooms are en-suite with students accommodated in mostly triple rooms and staff in twins. Single rooms are available for a supplement. All have a shower, toilet and satellite TV. A generous buffet breakfast is provided. Other meals are taken at a nearby restaurant.
Located in the 12th arrondissement, the Meininger Hotel Paris Porte de Vincennes is situated right by the Porte de Vincennes Metro station which means you can enjoy the best transport connections to the landmarks of Paris.The hotel offers a hearty breakfast to start your day off right as well as offering packed lunches if required. Students will usually be accommodated in multi bed rooms and staff in twins/singles according to the gender split. There is free Wifi throughout the hotel.
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Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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