Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is situated on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris. It is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe. It was among the first buildings in the world to use flying buttresses. You can enter the Cathedral free but there is a small charge to ascend the towers.

www.notredamedeparis.fr

The Musee d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay is an art museum in Paris, France, on the left bank of the Seine, housed in the former railway station, the Gare d'Orsay, an impressive Beaux-Arts building. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography, and is probably best known for its extensive collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces.

www.musee-orsay.fr

The Louvre Palace

The Musée du Louvre is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited museum in the world, and a historic monument. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) which began as a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous exhibits.

www.louvre.fr

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris and the single most visited monument in the world. The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased online to ascend by lift to the second level and summit. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps. We recommend you visit the second level by lift. The lift to the summit has long queues. You can book your group visit in advance and pay online. See "Resouces" and "FAQS" for step by step advice.

www.tour-eiffel.fr

Cite des Sciences

France's Science Museum - the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. It is located in Parc de la Villette in the north east of Paris, France. About five million people visit the Cité each year. The Cité has a planetarium, a nuclear submarine (the Argonaute, an IMAX theatre (La Géode) and special exhibitions for children and students.

www.cite-sciences.fr

Stade de France tour

The Stade de France is the national stadium of France, situated in Saint-Denis, north east Paris. It has an all-seater capacity of 81,338, making it the fifth largest stadium in Europe, and is used by both the France national football team and French rugby union team. Guided tours include a chance to run onto the pitch to the roar of the crowds!

www.stadedefrance.com

Sacre Coeur Cathedral

The Sacre-Coeur Cathedral was built at the end of the 19th century at the top of Montmartre hill in Paris. Its famous white architecture dominates the city, and offers a wonderful view across Paris. The nearby streets of Montmartre are full of artists and street musicians.

www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com

Montmartre

Montmartre is a former village a few streets away from the Sacré Cœur Cathedral. The Place du Tertre is a square at the heart of the quarter. With its many artists setting up their easels each day for the tourists, the Place du Tertre is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the mecca for the Impressionist artists including Picasso.

Montparnasse Tower

The Tour Montparnasse is a 690ft tall skyscraper. Constructed from 1969 to 1972, it is the tallest skyscraper in France and the ninth tallest building in the EU. You can visit the viewing gallery at the top (and the open roof) by the fastest lifts in Europe. The view of the nearby Eiffel Tower is excellent. Much cheaper than the Eiffel Tower and no booking needed. Open until 2300h.

www.tourmontparnasse56.com

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place de l'Étoile at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The triumphal arch honors those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought. There is a large viewing gallery at the top.

www.arc-de-triomphe.fr

Air & Space Museum

The Musee de l'air et espace is set in the 1930s Le Bouget airport terminal and charts the development of flight from the early pioneering days to jet engines and rockets. The exhibition halls are full of aircraft and entry is free for school groups. For a small extra charge you can visit the Concorde exhibit and see inside a Boeing 747.

www.museeairespace.fr

Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a royal château known as the Château de Versailles. Louis XIV had a great interest in Versailles. He settled on the royal hunting lodge at Versailles and over the following decades had it expanded into one of the largest palaces in the world. The famous Hall of Mirrors and the formal gardens with their many fountains are world renowned.

www.chateauversailles.fr

Rodin Museum - Hotel Biron

The Musée Rodin was opened in 1919 in the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds. It displays works by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. He lived and worked in the house and the museum has most of his significant creations, including The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell. Many of his sculptures are displayed in the museum's extensive garden.

www.musee-rodin.fr

3 Day School Trip to Paris from £149

This is a popular itinerary but you can add or change the visits as you wish. We will be happy to provide a price for your own tailor-made school trip.

Day 1

Travel via Calais to the Paris area and your hotel. A stop will be taken en route for an evening meal* before arriving at the hotel.

Day 2

Short tour of the major sights ending at the Eiffel Tower*. We could then enjoy a Seine river cruise (included). After lunch, drop off at Place de la Concorde, walk through the Tuileries Gardens to the Louvre. Dinner* near Arc de Triomphe. Optional visit to the top of the Arc*. Stroll down Champs Elysées, followed by short tour of Paris by coach.

Day 3

Visit Montmartre, including the Sacré Coeur Basilica and the famous artists’ square (Place du Tertre) before setting off back to Calais and home.

4 Day School Trip to Paris from £189

Why not extend your school trip to two full days in central Paris or one day in Paris and one day visiting the Ile de France region.

Day 1

Travel via Calais to the Paris area and your hotel. A stop will be taken en route for an evening meal* before arriving at the hotel.

Day 2

Short tour of the major sights ending at the Eiffel Tower*. We could then enjoy a Seine river cruise (included). After lunch, drop off at Place de la Concorde, walk through the Tuileries Gardens to the Louvre. Dinner* near Arc de Triomphe. Optional visit to the top of the Arc*. Stroll down Champs Elysées, followed by short tour of Paris by coach.

Day 3

You have a number of options. See more of the central Paris area eg. Notre Dame Cathedral; visit Montmartre, including the Sacré Coeur Basilica and the famous artists’ square (Place du Tertre); we could visit the Stade de France or one of Paris’ many art galleries eg. the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay (for the French Impressionist paintings) or Les Halles and the Pompidou Centre. Alternatively travel out to Versailles or visit Monet's house and garden at Giverny. Return to Paris for evening meal*.

Day 4

Leave our hotel for the return journey. Time permitting we could visit a hypermarket or a chocolate factory* en-route to Calais before catching the ferry home.

Central Paris

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