Paris has been the centre of some of the most important historical events in European and world history. For educational groups looking to broaden their understanding of the impact of the French Revolution, a visit to Paris will bring them face-to-face with the monuments and sites of both the Ancien Régime and the Revolution itself.
Subject Focus:
- KS 3-5: Visit the centre of the European Enlightenment of the 18th century and the French Revolution.
- KS 3-5: Reflect on the influence of the past and on the present day as the streets, sites and art of Paris tell the story of this city's struggles throughout history.
- KS 3-5: Think about the influential events that have occurred in Paris and how they have been felt throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Student Outcomes:
- View the history of the people of Paris first-hand, through the range of periods of the city's history.
- Understand how monuments' meanings change over time due to changing attitudes and events.
- Explore the importance of events in Paris for not only France but the rest of Europe and the world.
- Bring the sites and historical venues of text books to life.
