The City of Light sparkles even brighter during the festive season. Take a school trip to Paris in November/December and we'll build an enchanting cross-curricular itinerary to fit around your visit to the Christmas markets.
The City of Light sparkles even brighter at Christmastime as the Parisians pull 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, dizzying amusement rides & plenty of festive French treats & winter warmers to savour like crêpes & raclette! Plus, its proximity to other attractions like Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée d'Orsay & Notre-Dame make it a great option to maximise your time in the capital and tick off as many sights as possible.
You'll also want to walk the decked-out, tree-lined Champs-Élysées with the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and step inside the Galleries Lafayette to take in its awe-inspiring Christmas display.
Paris is the best choice for teachers who want to get their students practising & improving their French on a Christmas market school trip. With a native-speaking animateur to lead your group, there will be boundless opportunities for unplanned interactions and spontaneous speaking to get your students thinking on their feet and building on their language skills in a contextualised setting—plus plenty of Christmas cheer to soak up!
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.
A day or two of fun and thrills at this theme park is a staple for any school trip to Paris. Our top tip for teachers is to add a day of magic at Disneyland® Paris to their trip to maximise the number of students who sign up.
Want all the thrills with fewer crowds? Parc Astérix is a great alternative to Disneyland® Paris. The rides are suited to older students—plus, it's a fun way to experience more French culture.
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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