Go beyond the conventional visit to Paris with our 10-day French Culture school trip, taking you to 3 of France’s major cities and under the skin of its national identity. Here’s our Culture educational tour program in France at a glance:
- Days 1-4 in Paris: River Seine boat ride, climb the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero esplanade, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Sorbonne University lecture, stand-up comedy, Louvre scavenger hunt, Gilet Jaune/En Marche member talk, Montparnasse Tower, Saint-Ouen flea markets, French mime masterclass
- Days 5-7 in Lyon: city tour, Le Petit Prince reading, boucherie, Grotte de Choranche cave, Puy de Domes volcano hike, Lac Pavin crater lake swim
- Days 8-9 in Marseille: city tour, Savon de Marseille soap museum & factory, personalise your own soap, Chateau d’If, Marseille markets, Jardin du Pharo
Like what you see? Discover France’s vibrant culture in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our itineraries are completely customisable.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.
What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: The Eiffel Tower
Morning/Afternoon
Start your French adventure off, as you arrive at Gare du Nord/Charles de Gaulle airport and hop on public transport to your hotel. On the way, your Learning Adventure guide will give you some fascinating general knowledge about the area and get you up to speed with trip rules and safety guidelines.
Once you’ve checked into the hotel, it’s time to start exploring! Take a boat ride along the River Seine, where you’ll stop off to climb the Eiffel Tower. Look out onto the city you’re about to explore and pick out some of the places you’ll be visiting.
Evening
Enjoy the view of the iconic Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero esplanade at sunset and watch it twinkle as it lights up. End the day feasting on a well-earned welcome dinner and come together for a trip briefing to get you ready for the week’s adventures.
Day 2: Sorbonne University Lecture
Morning
Start your day with a city tour to stop off at all of Paris’ must-sees, like the Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Place de la Concorde, la Concergerie, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte Chapelle, Place Vendôme, Le pont de l’Alma (Lady Di memorial) and Port de La Bourdonnais.
Afternoon
It’s going to be an intellectual afternoon. Head for Sorbonne University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, to take a tour and enjoy a lecture on the subject of your choice.
Evening
Relax with a stand-up comedy routine in English, performed by a French comedian.
Learning Outcomes
Develop an understanding of the local French traditions with hands-on interactive workshops.
Explore historic sites and learn about the local culture.
Experience the contrasts between urban and rural, modern and ancient France, as well as the different customs & cultures of the North and South.
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