School French Culture Trip to Paris
A French school trip to Paris will leave your students with unforgettable memories of an inspiring language-learning experience!
The options are endless for your school trip to Paris. Stroll the boulevards, gaze at the impressive monuments, enjoy great works of art and savour the delicious cuisine, as well as the electric atmosphere.
A French culture school trip to Paris is a great choice for KS3, GCSE and A-Level students.
For KS3 students, this is the perfect introduction to France and French culture. Your students will love the opportunity to soak up new vocabulary and test out their speaking skills on native French speakers. They’ll be able to develop their vocabulary around themes such as ‘exploring the town’, ‘food and drink’ and ‘cultural traditions’, and many more.
For GCSE students, a school trip to Paris is the perfect opportunity to get some fantastic speaking experience, ahead of oral exams. They too will have the chance to develop and test out their vocabulary around themes including ‘home, town and neighbourhoods’, ‘future aspirations, study and work’, and ‘food, drink and eating out’.
They will also relish this incredible opportunity to better understand French culture and identity.
For A-Level students, a school trip to Paris offers them the chance to delve deeper into French national identity and culture, as well as practise their linguistic skills. They’ll be able to learn more about French artistic, political and working culture. This trip also offers the opportunity to work on individual research projects.
Are your GCSE or A-Level students preparing for exams? Then you might like to consider our French Language Study Trip to Paris, which includes lessons at a specialist language school, where lessons are tailored to suit your curriculum and learning objectives.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Morning
Depart from 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 and the Tuillerie Gardens
Afternoon
Take a walk along the Champs-Elysées and view the Arc de Triomphe
Evening
Time for evening meal
Day 3/4
Morning
Enjoy a boat tour on the Seine
Afternoon
Visit to the Eiffel Tower (cannot be booked in advance)
Evening
Time for evening meal
Day 4/4
Morning
Visit Montmartre area for views of the city from the Sacré Coeur Basilica
Afternoon
Depart and head to Calais
Evening
Arrive in Calais
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 and 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
- Aspects of French-speaking cultures
- World of work
- Artistic culture - music, art and cinema
- Festivals and traditions
- Political culture
- Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
- Food, drink and eating out
- Travel and tourism
- Holiday destinations
- Customs, celebrations and festivals
- Home, town and neighbourhoods
- Daily life and free time activities
- Understanding French culture and identity
- Future aspirations, study and work
Key Stage 3
- Exploring the town
- Hobbies and pastimes
- Food and drink
- Eating out
- Introducing yourself
- Describing others
- Likes and dislikes
- Cultural traditions
Educational activities and visits
Les Catacombes de Paris
The Catacombs of Paris were created at the end of the 18th century. The cemetery of Innocent had been used… Read More
Lost in Frenchlation
Experience France's cinema culture with Lost in Frenchlation; a fun cinema experience that breaks the language barrier by bringing the… 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
Cultural activities and visits
Avenue des Champs-Elysées
The Champs-Élysées is the most prestigious avenue in Paris, its cinemas, cafés and luxury shops make it one of themost… Read More
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
Paris Adventure Trail
This 2-3 hour walk will help your students familiarise themselves with the iconic sights of Paris through a range of… Read More
Paris Film Location Walking Tour
Get to know Paris from the inside out on this walking tour. Students will get to explore the Latin Quarter… 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
Tour Montparnasse (Observatoire Panoramique)
In just 38 seconds, Europe's fastest elevator will transport you up the tower to a height of 196 metres, where… Read More
Accommodation
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.
Trip worked very well indeed - thanks for all the support you gave us; we shall be booking again with you very soon.— Alexandra Park School
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