There’s no better time to experience Paris than during the festive season, when the City of Light truly lives up to its name. Book a school trip from mid-November to December and we’ll build a memorable, curriculum-linked itinerary around your Christmas market visits.
The City of Light sparkles even brighter at Christmastime as Paris pulls out all the stops to woo visitors, with Christmas markets & seasonal events popping up all over the city.
Our top tip? Head to the beautiful Tuileries Garden, located centrally at the foot of the Louvre in the 1st arrondissement, for the best Christmas market experience in Paris. Expect a towering ferris wheel, mini ice rink, rides and plenty of festive French treats and winter warmers like crêpes and raclette! Plus, its proximity to other attractions like Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée d'Orsay and Notre-Dame make it a great option to maximise your time in the capital and tick off as many sights as possible.
For festive lights, walk the decked-out, tree-lined Champs-Élysées to the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, and make sure not to miss the world-famous Christmas displays at Galleries Lafayette.
To get your students practising and improving their French, include a Voyager animateur to accompany the group and lead all excursions and mealtimes in French. Our animateur-led trips are shown to super-boost students' language skills and confidence.
Voyager School Travel is the preferred partner of Campus Sainte Therese. We recommend this residential centre for the majority of our school groups travelling to Paris because of its convenient location in the beautiful town of Ozoir-la-Ferrière, just 13 miles from the centre of Paris and less than an hour drive from Notre-Dame Christmas market.
Campus Sainte Therese hosts school groups exclusively, which means it is a safe and secure environment where students can unwind without having to worry about other guests. What’s more, after a busy day seeing the sites of Paris, teachers can relax each evening while our animateurs lead French-language evening entertainment for your students. Unlike many of Paris' central hotels, the Campus has ample outside space to play games and blow off steam - a real benefit to staying at this popular accommodation.
Notre-Dame Christmas market located just across the Seine is filled with lots of artisans from all around France to sell paintings, pottery, jewellery and so much more. But that's not all, this lively market can offer French sausages and cheese bound to entice everyone's taste buds.
La Défense Christmas market has so much to offer, and is the largest market in Paris with a whopping 350 chalets. This place has everything, from authentic Canadian sold goods, to fresh oysters and German sausage, a mixture of cultures and products will force you to spend hours here.
Le Village de Noël at Les Halles is a huge Christmas market wih 60 chalets (stalls) displaying decorations, local foods, crafted goods and workshops to entertain all age groups. After its first season in 2017, the Christmas market has been loved by the locals and tourists running from late November to late December. In addition it is not short of spectacular views, it being located at the foot of the Eiffel tower means the scenery is second to none.
In a city bursting with monuments and landmarks, there is no greater Paris icon than The Eiffel Tower. Visit the lawns in the 7th district for the perfect group photo.
Take a guided tour of the national stadium of France, used to host the French national football team and French rugby union team. This is sure to be a highlight for the football fans in your class.
The largest art museum in the world is on most peoples' Paris wishlist—and it won't disappoint. Don't fancy facing massive crowds? Opt for one the other art museums we've selected instead.
This hip cultural centre and its free permanent collection of contemporary art is definitely worth a wander through. Check it out on your way to or from the Eiffel Tower—a 15 min walk away.
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For the best panoramic views of Paris, look no further than the Montparnasse Tower. The high-speed lift will shoot your group up the viewing platform on the 56th floor in just 38 seconds.
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Why not ask us to include a dedicated French-native animateur to accompany the group and lead student trips and excursions in French?
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