School Primary Languages Trip to Paris

Learning a foreign language like French from an early age can provide many opportunities in later life, so fostering a real interest in the subject from the get-go is important.

And Paris, with its iconic landmarks and bright lights, is the ideal destination in which to inspire your young pupils.

Take a boat trip along the Seine and check out the views across the city to the Eiffel Tower from the Tour Montparnasse on a day trip to the city. Or spend a few days exploring the city and include a day in Disneyland® Paris!

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Depart school

Afternoon

Arrive in Calais

Evening

Arrive in Paris Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal

Day 2

Morning

Visit the Louvre and Tuillerie Gardens

Afternoon

Boat trip along the Seine

Time for sightseeing and photos

Evening

Time for evening meal

Day 3

Morning

Walk along the Champs-Elysées followed by a visit to the Arc de Triomphe

Afternoon

Visit to the Tour Montparnasse

Evening

Time for evening meal

Day 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

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Itinerary planning service
Motorway tolls and taxes
Return Channel crossings
Return executive coach travel
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Accommodation

Hotel Reseda

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.

Ibis Paris Porte de Bercy

The ibis Paris Porte de Bercy is located in Charenton-le-Pont, close to the 12th arrondissement and within easy reach of all the attractions in the French capital. There is free WiFi throughout the property and all guestrooms feature private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning. There are several fully-equipped seminar rooms available to hire.

Meininger Hotel Paris Porte de Vincennes

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.

Educational Activities

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

France’s leading science museum hosts static and interactive exhibitions on a range of environmental and technological themes.

Louvre Museum

Take your students to see Mona Lisa's famous smile, and countless works of the world's most famous art, at the Louvre Museum.

Cultural Activities

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

Bateaux Mouches

Starting at the Pont d'Alma, near the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River cruise will take you upstream to the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame Cathedral.

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.

Sacre-Coeur Basilica

Located at the summit of the hill of Montmartre and surrounded by the houses of this famous bohemian quarter, the Sacre-Coeur Basilica is a fascinating visit with a great view of Paris from the top of the dome.

Tour Montparnasse (Observatoire Panoramique)

For iconic, panoramic views of Paris, the Tour Montparnasse is unbeatable!

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.