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Escorted French language school trip to Paris

Your students will speak French at every opportunity & become totally immersed in the language on this jam-packed escorted tour of Paris—led by your very own native French animateur. C'est parti !

  • Key stage 3 - 16+
  • Native French animateurs
  • Year round
  • Evening entertainment
  • Workbooks
Overview

Immerse your class in the French language and culture in Paris

This French language tour of Paris transforms the city’s world-leading galleries, museums, monuments and attractions into an interactive learning zone for your students to practise their French. Our native-speaking animateurs, who lead your trip, know Paris like the back of their hand and use their local knowledge to maximise your time at every attraction. Students will get the chance to experience countless recognisable sights, learn about Paris's place in European history and immerse themselves in French culture—all while being encouraged by our animateur to use their French skills at every opportunity.

Teachers often include a day at Disneyland® Paris or Parc Astérix, which are always a hit, to help increase the number of students who sign up for the trip. Talk to our Paris experts who can recommend plenty of free attractions in Paris to help you keep costs down, as well as top tips on the best markets and eateries to create the perfect trip for your students.

You will see a dramatic improvement in your students' French confidence and enthusiasm after you've returned from this escorted French language  tour.

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Itinerary

5-day itinerary

This is our suggested 5-day Paris itinerary. If you would like to change the duration of your trip or choose different excursions, just contact us for a bespoke quote.

Day 1

  • Depart from school by coach
  • Ferry crossing
  • Arrive in resort
  • Meet your animateur
  • Dinner and evening activities at centre

Day 2

  • Bateaux Parisiens river cruise 
  • Eiffel Tower sightseeing 
  • Musee du Louvre
  • Tuileries Garden
  • Back to the centre for dinner
  • Evening entertainment led by your animateur in French

Day 3

  • Visit Montmartre & Sacré Cœur 
  • Arc de Triomphe sightseeing 
  • Stroll Down Champs Elysees
  • Evening entertainment led by your animateur in French

Day 4

  • Versailles Palace
  • Tour Montparnasse
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Evening entertainment led by your animateur in French

Day 5

  • Depart resort 
  • Supermarket stop
  • Return ferry crossing 
  • Arrive back at school
Location

Accommodation options for our Paris Parle school trip

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 a 35-minute drive from Disneyland® Paris.

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. 

 

Excursions
Bateaux Mouches river cruise
Seine River Cruise
Paris eiffel tower excursion photo
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe Champs Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
Ile de la Cite Notre Dame
Notre Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité
Conciergerie Paris by Pedro Szekely
Conciergerie
Parc de la Villette
Parc de la Villette
Montparnasse Tower
Montparnasse Tower
Champs Elysees
Champs-Élysées
Montmartre and Sacre Coeur
Montmartre
Louvre exterior
Louvre
Jardin du Luxembourg excursion photo
Jardin du Luxembourg
Musee Picasso
Musée National Picasso
Musee dOrsay in Paris
Musée d’Orsay
Passages Couvert
Covered Passages of Paris
Catacombes de Paris
Catacombs of Paris
Stade de France at night
Stade de France
Les Halles
Les Halles
Pompidou Centre exterior Paris
Centre Pompidou
Versailles
Palace of Versailles
Cannons outside the Army Museum Paris
The Army Museum
City of Science and Industry Paris
The City of Science and Industry
Musee Carnavalet
Musée Carnavalet
Museum national dhistoire naturelle
Paris Natural History Museum - Grande Galerie de L'Evolution
Palais de Tokyo
Palais de Tokyo
Musee de lOrangerie
Musée de l'Orangerie
Disneyland Paris excursion photo
Disneyland® Paris
Parc Asterix Paris
Parc Astérix
Aqualboul
Aquaboulevard
Bateaux Mouches river cruise

Seine River Cruise

Take in Paris from the waters of the river Seine on a cruise that will take you under many of the city's beautiful bridges. It's even more magical by night when the city of lights really comes alive.

Paris eiffel tower excursion photo

Eiffel Tower

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.

Arc de Triomphe Champs Elysees

© Martyn Davis

Arc de Triomphe

It's enough to experience one of France's most iconic monuments from the ground—and a great photo opportunity. Buy a ticket to climb to the top and observe the frenzy of Champs-Élysées below.

Ile de la Cite Notre Dame

Notre Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité

A must-see for any school visit to Paris, this island in the Seine is the historical centre of Paris. Home to the newly restored Notre Dame cathedral, described by President Macron as "even more beautiful than before" the fire, and other must-see attractions such as the Palais de Justice and the Pont Neuf bridge, you'll need at least an hour to explore.

Conciergerie Paris by Pedro Szekely

© Pedro Szekely

Conciergerie

Take a tour of this revolution-era prison that once held Marie Antoinette prisoner. Your ticket includes a tablet that allows you to explore the rooms via augmented reality.

Parc de la Villette

© Raiko Radiuk

Parc de la Villette

The Parc de la Villette is the third-largest park in Paris, 35.5 hectares in area and houses one of the largest concentration of cultural venues in the city, including the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Europe's largest science museum, three major concert venues and the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris.

Montparnasse Tower

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Montparnasse Tower

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.

Champs Elysees

Champs-Élysées

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a boulevard in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, which runs between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. It is famous for its theatres, cafés and luxury shops, and for the military parade that takes place each year on the avenue on 14 July to celebrate Bastille Day. The name is French for Elysian Fields, the paradise for dead heroes in Greek mythology.

Montmartre and Sacre Coeur

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Montmartre

Explore the winding cobblestoned streets of this charming district, historically the playground of artists and writers. Marvel at the grand Sacré-Cœur atop the hill and take in the views of Paris.

Louvre exterior

Louvre

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.

Jardin du Luxembourg excursion photo

Jardin du Luxembourg

Certainly worth a visit anytime of year, but particularly in summer where your group can lounge on the lawns or grab a chair and recharge in the shade.

Musee Picasso

© Claude Valette

Musée National Picasso

This museum houses some of Picasso's personal collection including celebrated French artists Cezanne and Matisse—in addition to the 3000 pieces from the prolific artist himself.

Musee dOrsay in Paris

Musée d’Orsay

Get lost amongst 5 floors of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts in a stunning former railway station right on the Seine. Notable artists include Monet, Cezanne, Toulouse-Lautrec & Van Gogh.

Passages Couvert

Covered Passages of Paris

Keep an eye out for these decorative shopping arcades from the 1800s if you find yourself in the 2nd district. The most impressive of the bunch? Passage des Panoramas & Galerie Vivienne.

Catacombes de Paris

Catacombs of Paris

If you want to add a weird and wonderful visit to your trip to Paris, your students are sure to be intrigued by these underground ossuaries. The bones of six million people line the walls of these creepy tunnels. Not for the faint of heart! (Schools must directly book & pay for this visit.).

Stade de France at night

Stade de France

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.

Les Halles

Les Halles

When groups want to factor in some free time for shopping, we recommend the centrally-located Les Halles. Step straight off the metro and into the mall, home to many recognisable brands.

Pompidou Centre exterior Paris

Centre Pompidou

This unusual creative centre near the colourful Marais district boasts the largest collection of contemporary art in Europe. Enjoy views over Paris and the Eiffel Tower from the top floor.

Versailles

© Dennis Jarvis

Palace of Versailles

This grandiose palace was once home to French monarch Louis XIV. Beneath the face value of the immaculate gardens and halls, there is historical significance for groups studying the world wars as the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended WWI, was signed here.

Cannons outside the Army Museum Paris

The Army Museum

Groups studying the history of conflict can learn about warfare from the middle ages through to today here with one of the largest historic military collections in the world—plus Napoleon's tomb.

City of Science and Industry Paris

The City of Science and Industry

The largest science museum in Europe is a top pick for science and technology groups. With exhibits for younger students and teenagers, there is something for every key stage.

Musee Carnavalet

Musée Carnavalet

The Carnavalet Museum in Paris is dedicated to the history of the city. The museum occupies two neighboring mansions: the Hôtel Carnavalet and the former Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau. On the advice of Baron Haussmann, the civil servant who transformed Paris in the latter half of the 19th century, the Hôtel Carnavalet was purchased by the Municipal Council of Paris in 1866; it was opened to the public in 1880.

Museum national dhistoire naturelle

Paris Natural History Museum - Grande Galerie de L'Evolution

The recently renovated Grande Galerie de l'Évolution at the Natural History Museum in Paris offers students an immersive look at biodiversity and evolution. Interactive exhibits showcase species adaptations and human impact on nature, fostering curiosity and environmental awareness in learners.

Palais de Tokyo

Palais de Tokyo

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.

Musee de lOrangerie

Musée de l'Orangerie

This often-overlooked treasure in Tuileries Garden displays 8 spectacular panels of Monet's Water Lilies across 2 elliptical rooms—plus a seriously impressive collection of Impressionist art.

Disneyland Paris excursion photo

Disneyland® Paris

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 maximise the number of students who sign up for the trip!

Parc Asterix Paris

Parc Astérix

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.

Aqualboul

Aquaboulevard

Sometimes the only thing on the agenda is for your group to have a little fun while they're away. If that's the case, Aquaboulevard is a great indoor waterpark suitable for students of all ages and it's also a safe bet in the event of adverse weather.

Included

Our French language immersion school trip to Paris includes the following:

  • A dedicated French-native animateur to accompany the group and lead student trips and excursions in French
  • Full programme of free evening entertainment, conducted in French, at your accommodation
  • French language activity workbook per student
  • Board and lodging as specified in your itinerary
  • Pre-booked excursions
  • Your choice of return travel – coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
  • Free teacher to student ratio approx. 1:8 (coach trips) / approx. 1:10 (air groups)
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • 24-hour emergency support

Extras to budget for:

  • Tickets to attractions
  • School to airport transfers (if required)
  • Supplements for small groups, single rooms and additional adults
  • Drinks with meals other than breakfast
  • Meals en route
  • Any local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
  • Hotel damage deposits

Resources

Ready-made resources to get your trip off the ground

These ready-made trip resources are designed to reduce your admin and help speed up the process of planning, promoting and getting approval for your Paris trip:

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"The students came back a lot more confident. It was a chance for them to test themselves and grow in a safe environment. It was all very smooth and they felt really supported by our animateur."
David Whelpton, MFL Teacher at Newick C of E Primary School

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