Paris for Schools - Educational Activities & Attractions

Here's a selection of the not-to-be-missed ingredients of a successful school trip to Paris:

	Paris - Panoramic City Tour Our guided panoramic coach tour is the ideal starting point for school and college groups visiting Paris for the first time. See the Sightseeing Tour page for a taster.
	Bateaux Parisiens See the city from a different angle. Boat cruises along the River Seine are a great way to learn about Paris through the ages, with commentary provided in English.
	Eiffel Tower A visit to upper levels of the Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s best known landmarks, is nearly always at the top of a visitor’s list. On a fine day, the views are very impressive.
	Musée du Louvre Amongst the city's many museums the Louvre is perhaps its best known. Home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, you could spend several days exploring the many treasures within - some 35000 works of art across eight departments.
	Some additional places of interest, landmarks and attractions...
	Arc de Triomphe Standing fifty metres tall at the end of the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe is another of Paris's finest landmarks. Built as a monument to the French Army, the Arch is also home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a victim of the Great War.
	The Conciergerie and Sainte-Chappelle Marie Antoinette was famously incarcerated in The Conciergerie, one of Paris's most foreboding buildings which played a major role in the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. Adjacent is Sainte-Chappelle, a fine example of Gothic architecture containing particularly fine examples of stained glass.
	Hotel Des Invalides It's name derived from it's original inception as a military hospital, the Invalides is now home to the Army Museum and the tombs of famous French military figures, most notably Napoleon Bonaparte.
	Montmartre and The Sacré-Cœur Basilica Standing on the only hill overlooking Paris from the north of the city, the Sacré-Cœur is another of Paris's most significant sights. The Basilica was built as a monument to the France-Prussian War, whilst the surrounding district of Montmartre forged a reputation as a haven for bohemians and artists. Today crowds flock to soak up the atmosphere of the Place du Tertre with its many cafes and busy street artists.
	Musée d'Orsay Housing mainly French art dated 1848-1915 (post-Louvre), this former railway station contains a major collection of works by the Impressionists.
	Notre-Dame Cathedral This imposing gothic cathedral started in the 1160s has featured in many important events in French history, and has been immortalised by Victor Hugo and Disney in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It is situated on the Île de la Cité, the earliest inhabited part of the city, considered to be the Heart of Paris.
	Père-Lachaise Cemetery A strangely popular location, this cemetery in eastern Paris attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to see the tombs of such famous names as Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrisson, Frederick Chopin and Edith Piaf amongst many others.
	Pompidou Centre An amazing sight from the outside, the Pompidou Centre is home to the national collection of modern art.
	And on the outskirts of Paris for full day excursions...
	Chartres World famous religious centre where the first Christian church was built in the 4th Century. Visit its Cathedral the largest in Europe, a masterpiece of gothic architecture designed by Rodin, and the 17th Century Bishop's Palace.
	Disneyland Resort Paris Just one hour away by coach lies one of the most popular attractions for young visitors in western Europe. To ensure you don't miss out, we can take care of booking your visit to the Magic Kingdom as part of your Group's programme.
	Fontainebleau Surrounded by forest, the beautiful and historic town of Fontainebleau is home to a stunning chateau with a unique royal history.
	Parc Asterix A popular Amusement Park located to the north of Paris inspired by the French cartoon character Asterix the Gaul, with themes based on the Gauls, Romans, Greeks and Vikings.
	Rambouillet The President's summer palace situated in a forest dating back to the 8th century includes the 'House of the King of Rome' built by Napoleon for his son.
	Versailles Home to the Sun King (Louis XIV) the magnificent palace and gardens at Versailles are one of France's top tourist attractions.
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