History Trips to Paris

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  • Sixth Form, Secondary School

Curriculum Included

Key Highlights

  • Visit to Versailles to learn about the events of the Revolution
  • Free time to explore the city sights in Paris
  • Visit the foot of the Eiffel Tower for a photo opportunity
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Bursting with culture at every turn, France’s capital city with its elegance, sophistication and style is the number one destination for GCSE and A-Level students. The armed mob which stormed the Bastille in July 1789 not only unleashed one of the bloodiest periods in modern history, it brought an end to the Ancient Regime which had governed France for 500 years. 

 

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Sample itinerary for a 4 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart school to arrive in Paris mid afternoon

Afternoon

Self guided sightseeing to include Pont Neuf, Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre. You may choose to do this as a guided tour - ask us for details

Evening

Check in to accommodation and evening meal

Day 2
Morning

Full day coach excursion to Versailles where you can learn more about the events of the Revolution

Evening

Return to central Paris for evening meal

Day 3
Morning

Free time in Paris to include Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame, Palais du Justice, Sainte Chapelle, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides. External only - entrance fees not included

Afternoon

Visit to the foot of the Eiffel Tower for a photo opportunity, followed by Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis, Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. Entrance fees are not included - please ask us if you wish book visits inside

Evening

Evening meal

Day 4
Morning

Depart Paris for your return journey to school

Sample itinerary for a 3 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Early morning departure

Afternoon

Arrive Paris early afternoon to begin a Guided Walking Tour of key sites of the French Revolution to include Place de la Bastille, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens and the site of the Palace, the Louvre Palace . Your tour will finish at the Conciergerie for a self guided visit

Evening

Restaurant evening meal then transfer to your accommodation for check in

Day 2
Morning

Morning visit to the Louvre

Afternoon

Spend the afternoon at Chateau Versailles for a self guided visit of the palace

Evening

Return to accommodation for evening meal

Day 3
Morning

Guided tour of the sights of the Ancient Regime around Le Marias district. Then take a visit to Les Invalides

Afternoon

Depart Paris

Evening

Late return back to school

Trip Details

Educational Visits In Paris

Other Study Visits

  • The Conciergerie
    During the Revolution this gothic palace became one of the principal places of detention when the Revolutionary Court was installed. Some of its most famous prisoners were Marie-Antionette, Robespierre and Georges Danton.
  • Place de la Concorde
    Well known for being an execution site during the French Revolution, this is where Louis XVI and Marie Antionette were guillotined.
  • Les Invalides
    As well as being home to the tomb of Napoleon, you will find the Musée de l'Armée - the French Military Museum here where galleries display tell the stories of the the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.

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Other Cultural Visits

  • Notre Dame Cathedral
    The famous Gothic cathedral at the heart of Paris. No trip to Paris is complete without a visit here.
  • Montmartre and Sacré Coeur
    An artistic area of Paris filled with street artists and stalls. A visit here is a wonderful way to soak up the culture and being high up, affords great views of the city.
  • Paris dining
    We can arrange evening meals in restaurants in the city with options to suit all tastes ranging from traditional French food to more well known chain restaurants.
  • Disneyland® Paris Restaurants
    Why not make the fun last that little bit longer by extending your stay and your enjoyment with an evening meal at Disneyland® Paris.

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