School trips to France bring learning to life, from D-Day history in Normandy to art at the Louvre. Short travel times and strong curriculum links make these tours as practical as they are memorable.
With three exclusive school centres, local support teams and inspiring itineraries across Paris, Normandy, the Opal Coast, and Disneyland® Paris, planning your KS3–KS5 trip is hassle-free.
Normandy residentials & tours
With three school-only accommodation centres on offer, Normandy is packed with cultural and historic attractions
Opal Coast residentials
The Moulin centre is just a short-hop from Calais, making it perfect for language, history and cultural trips
School trips to Disneyland® Paris
Unique learning events & magical school trips to Disneyland® Paris
Paris trips & escorted tours
Subject-linked trips & escorted French tours to France's capital city. Plus NEW school-only accommodation in 2028
French language school trips
Stay at one of our centres in France or take an escorted trip: all conducted in French with our team of animateurs
Art and design
Give students the opportunity to explore world-class art, architecture and local culture in some of the most famous museums in the world
Drama & Performing Arts
Inspire your budding performers with performances and practical opportunities to learn from professionals
History
Develop your students' understanding of events that have shaped the world with first-hand experiences & engaging visits
Business, Media & Travel Students at Disneyland® Paris
Engaging live talks from big brands on a fun-filled break at Disneyland® Paris
Christmas market school trips
Get in the festive spirit with a selection of sparkling Christmas market school trips
Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for arranging a brilliant trip to France last week. Staff and children alike had a really enjoyable time in Paris and learned a lot. The programme was busy and I feel we made good use of our time there and achieved a great balance between work and rest.Anna Rippe, Head of French, Thomas's School, Fulham
I just wanted to email you to say a big thank you for all your work on Salesian College's recent trip to Paris. All the arrangements went very smoothly, and the boys had a great time. The centre is lovely - we especially liked the rooms and the food! We would love to come back next year.
We were really impressed with the centre, and as we come from the north of England, it was a real bonus to only have one hour from Calais to the centre.Kate Whyte, Head of French, Bradford Grammar School
I chose this trip because I wanted my students to see they could use what I'd taught them to communicate in French. During the trip, I could definitely see an improvement in their attitudes. Since our return, the atmosphere in lessons has been far better.John Gaffin, Head of Languages, Lawrence Sheriff School
French language immersion in Paris case study
All about Newick Church of England Primary School's escorted tour of Paris with one of our animateurs
French language immersion at Château de Chantereine case study
Lawrence Sheriff School's experience at our residential French centre in Normandy
French language immersion at le Moulin aux Draps case study
Leventhorpe School stayed at our conveniently-located centre for a short, immersive French language trip
A school trip to France offers your students an abundance of educational opportunities and authentic cultural experiences. It's a popular choice among teachers because it is easily accessible by coach, which makes for a more affordable school trip.
French teachers looking for more educational value from their school trip to France choose our language immersion school trips at our exclusive school group centres in Normandy and the Opal Coast—as well as in Paris. A native-speaking French animateur will lead the entire trip, including activities, excursions and evening entertainment in French. What makes these trips worth it is the marked improvement in students' confidence speaking the language and their performance back in the classroom.
All students and teachers will need a valid passport. Our school trips to France include travel insurance, and we still recommend that all students and teachers have a valid EHIC or GHIC card before travelling. When it comes to what to pack, take a look at our full recommended kit list for what to pack on a school trip to France.
Our French experts recommend visiting France between October and March. During this period, you have a greater choice of excursions and activities, and you're much more likely to secure your first choices. This is also the best time to benefit from our seasonal special deals. Read our experts' tips on the best time to take a school trip to France, taking into account learning impact, cost and availability.
Prices for a 3 day/2 night stay at Moulin aux Draps school centre start at £317 per person in October. The price of this immersive French residential to the Opal Coast includes on-site activities and an animateur to lead activities, so teachers can relax and enjoy the trip too.
An escorted short trip to the French capital starts from £499 per student, including accommodation, return fares and insurance in the Autumn or Spring term. This includes a Parisian animateur to lead your group in simple French and run activities in the evening to create an authentic learning experience. You will need to budget extra for excursions, but our Paris specialists can recommend what school groups can do for free in Paris.
Top tip from the experts: 50% of school trips to France take place between May and July, so it pays to plan your trip outside the summer term, when prices are at their highest.
Yes! We run trips for all ages, so whether you’re planning a primary school trip to France or a KS3-5 school trip to France, we’ve got it covered.
Our programmes are tailored to each age group, with fun, hands-on activities for younger students and more in-depth curriculum-linked experiences for older ones.
Yes, we will tailor your educational trip to France to suit your budget and recommend the best travel and accommodation so you can make the most of what you have to spend. We can also help arrange coach transport with Pegasus Coaches, our own school transport company.
And whatever you're working with, our transparent quote commitment means the price in your quote is the price you get, with no hidden costs or surcharges, so you won't have to go back to your parents to ask for more money.
Whether it's ordering food, interacting with friendly stall owners at the local market or asking for directions, having everyday conversations can help improve speaking and listening skills. Plus, with the support of native animateurs, students can feel supported whilst practising their French.
Top 10 free Paris visits
Our Paris-based animateur team shares the top free excursions for under 18s to help keep the cost of your trip down—without compromising on experience.
Post-Brexit travel rules
The way we travel has changed since our departure from the EU. We’ve summarised the rules you need to be aware of before your school trip—from passports to visas & EHICs.
School trip travel guides
Build your France school trip itinerary with our tried & tested list of attractions. They're sure to be a hit with students & meet your educational objectives.
Teacher case studies
Wondering how other teachers got on? Hear directly from teachers who have travelled with us and learn their top school trip tips—plus reviews from students.
We have created a number of useful guides that can help you plan and book your next school trip with Voyager School Travel.
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We deliver the learning
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