Paris excursions

Cross Curriculum excursions

Eiffel Tower

Created as the centrepiece of Paris’ Exposition Universelle in 1889, the tower has come to symbolise Paris. Wonderful views from all floors.

Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Elysees

After visiting Napoleon’s tribute to the victorious French army, stroll down the Champs-Elysees, still one of the world’s most elegant boulevards.

Ile de la Cite

With the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Palais de Justice, Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle, considered by some to be the most beautiful church in Paris.

La Villette

Discovery rooms allow hands-on experiments to create an inspiring combination of entertainment and education. Closed Mondays. Visit www.cite-sciences.fr for more information.

Stade de France

Guided visit to the stadium and museum.

Aquaboulevard

France’s largest waterpark. Visit www.aquaboulevard.com

Bateaux Mouche River Trip

A tour do wn the Seine is included in your tour price.

Disneyland Resort Paris
Parc Asterix

Open April to October with over 50 rides and attractions, live entertainment, arts and special effects. Visit www.parcasterix.com

Versailles

Magnificent palace transformed by Louis XIV, the Sun King. Visit the Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles signifying the end of WWI was signed. Pre-booking required for school groups – 2 months in advance. Closed Mondays. Visit www.chateauversailles.fr

Art excursions

Louvre

Home to some of the world’s most famous works of art including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Visit www.louvre.fr

Musee d’Orsay

19th century art by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Picasso and Rodin. Prebooking required for schools. Closed Monday. Visit www.musee-orsay.fr

Pompidou Centre

Modern art, scientific exhibitions, working models, not to mention the building itself, combine to create a vivid experience. Visit www.cnac-gp.fr

Musee Picasso

One of Paris’s oldest quarters, including the Picasso Museum and Victo Hugo’s former residence.

Montmartre and Scare Coeur

With the famous artists’ square, Place de Tertre, plus the Espace Savlador Dali with its collection of the artists’ sculptures and illustrations. Don’t miss the beautiful white church of Sacre Coeur.