An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Hop over to charming Paris where your students can practise their French in the city’s markets, shops and cafes.
The trip offers students various opportunities to practice their language skills and explore the French capital.
Other popular modern foreign language choices include German, Mandarin and French, or we can help with other languages as needed.
Complement your school trip to France with a stay in Normandy
Extend your Modern Foreign Language school trip to Paris with a relaxing stay at the Château du Molay in Normandy.
Owned and run by Travelbound, this 18th-century château has everything you need to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
Students can let their energy loose across 38 acres of parkland, or take part in a range of organised activities.
Our experienced château staff are there to keep an eye on things while you take time off from being party leader.
Trip Highlights
A view of the city from the Eiffel Tower
A sightseeing cruise down the River Seine
Rollercoasters and log flumes at Parc Astérix
Trying the wares at the Gourmet Chocolate Museum
Recommended excursions
French language lessons
The best place to learn French is in France and we can arrange language lessons at a local language school with a native speaker. The lessons give students a chance to work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Afterwards, students can use what they have learnt in a real context.
Parc Astérix
Based on the famous Astérix books, this is the second-largest theme park in France. It is set in the forest 30km from Paris and has lots of attractions to keep students happy, from Goudurix, the roller-coaster that turns you upside down seven times; to log flumes, river rafting and a ghost train. Themed areas range from Gaul to Ancient Greece and Egypt.
Palais Garnier Opera House
Enjoy a guided tour of the largest opera house in Europe, with its exuberant mix of architecture that stands as a symbol of the luxury and pleasures of the French capital. The Opera House was commissioned by Napoleon III as part of his Paris reconstruction project. Students are taken to the member’s rotunda and the majestic main staircase leading to the auditorium, the lounges and the foyers.
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower stands at 324m over the city of Paris.The structure has become synonymous with the city and is magnificent during the day or at night when it is illuminated. This is the most visited monument in France and pre-booking is essential and availability is limited.
River Cruise Bateaux Mouches
Take to the River Seine for a relaxing tour of some of the main sights of Paris. Hopping on an open deck or glass-sided boat at Pont de l’Alma, you cruise past The Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre amongst many other sites. Tickets are valid for any cruise, so this excursion is very flexible for your itinerary.
Cité des Sciences
Europe’s biggest science museum has one goal: to spread scientific and technical knowledge amongst the public. Set in the Parc de la Villette, its attractions include the Explora Exhibition, a planetarium, a permanent mathematics exhibition and La Géode, a striking mirror-finished dome that holds an Omnimax theatre.
Stade de France
Students can wander through the changing rooms, stroll alongside the pitch, and experience the VIP stands of this huge 80,000-seater venue. There’s an exhibition on the Stadium’s construction, its events and its daily routine, and guided visits can be focused on a preferred theme such as business studies or the design and technology of the stadium.
Cinema Rex
Built in 1932 for a wealthy film producer, Le Grand Rex is the largest cinema, theater and music venue in Paris, with 2,800 seats. The cinema is a landmark of Art Deco style architectue and features the largest screen in Europe as well as a starred ‘sky’ overhead, and interior fountains. Cinema Rex was used as a ‘Soldatenkino’ – Soldiers’ theatre – during the German occupation.
Montmartre & the Sacré Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart dominates the city skyline thanks to its position on top of Montmartre, the highest point in Paris. The Basilica of Montmartre was dedicated to atone for the sins of the Paris Commune. It is a building of great beauty reflecting the hopes, fears and attitudes of fin-de-siècle France. Behind the Sacré Coeur is the Place du Tertre with its artists’ colony.
Gourmet Chocolate Museum Choco-Story
At this engaging exhibition, students discover the secret of chocolate and its 4,000 years of history, from the Olmecs to the present day. The museum is organised on three levels with more than 1,000 original artefacts. Students gain historical perspective, and learn modern methods to make chocolate as well as discovering the gourmet flavours of cocoa.
French Cinema – Private Screening
Private screenings of French films with English or French subtitles in a typical Parisian cinema allow groups to learn about the French language, culture and style. You can request movies relevant to the group’s curriculum (subject to availability). Optional film-based educational activities can be offered with every screening on request, as well as optional drinks and popcorn. This is the perfect combination of entertainment and education.
The Race for Time – E3 City Trail
The Race for Time trail is a teacher-led, self-guided city tour showcasing top landmarks. Fun activities along the way promote teamwork and dynamic thinking, turning a normal walk into a sightseeing adventure! Each trail pack includes comprehensive teacher’s notes and a risk assessment document (MFL and Enrichment version available).
Typical accommodation
Kyriad Eco Bussy St Georges
Why groups like it:
- Located 15 km from Disneyland Paris, 20-30 minutes by coach
- Coach journey to the attraction of central Paris
- 32 km from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Facilities:
- Student rooms have private facilities and are multi-bedded rooms (2-4 beds)
- Flat-screen TVs
- Nearby restaurant option
FIAP Jean Monnet
Why groups like it:
- Located 20 minutes from the Latin quarter, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower
- Many helpful in-house services specially designed with groups in mind
- Staff experienced in hosting groups of students of different ages and needs
Facilities:
- Private bathrooms
- 24-hour reception
- Common room with pool table
Itinerary suggestion
1 Depart school in your coach (tour can also be arranged by air or Eurostar)
2 Channel Crossing to Calais. Journey time from Calais to Paris is about 4 hours
3 Arrive at your accommodation
4 Evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Language lesson
3 Seine river cruise, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame Cathedral
4 French cinema and evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Language lesson
3 Tour of the Stade de France, guided tour of the Opera Garnier
4 Evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur
3 Channel crossing
4 Arrive school
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Engage in spontaneous, unscripted conversations with native French speakers
- Develop confidence and fluency in French by speaking it in practical situations
- Learn about the culture of the people who speak the language
- Develop students’ interest and enthusiasm for the country and its language
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Develop speaking and listening skills through communicating with native speakers
- Gain confidence by learning through their own capabilities
- Learn more about the culture and the language
- Consider some issues faced by Parisians today
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Good service, lots of communication prior to the trip, adapted itinerary to suit the group
Cramlington Learning Village
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