This 6-day geography school trip to Paris and Lyon takes students from the heart of the capital, out into the French countryside. Embark on fieldwork-orientated walking tours, visit a hydroponic farm in the centre of Paris, hike up a volcano and venture into a cave.
- Day 1 in Paris: River Seine boat ride, climb the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero esplanade
- Day 2: River Seine fieldwork study, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Montparnasse Tower
- Day 3: hydroponic farming, travel to Lyon
- Day 4 in Lyon: Puy de Domes volcano hike, Lac d’Aydat swim, boucherie
- Day 5: Grotte de Choranche hidden cave, city tour
Like what you see? Discover France’s fascinating geography in the detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips 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: River Fieldwork
Morning
Take a walk along the River Seine to collect fieldwork evidence of erosion, deposition and transport.
Afternoon
After a morning of hard work, take 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.
Evening
Dine in the Montparnasse area and go up the Montparnasse Tower at sunset for panoramic views over the City of Light.
Learning Outcomes
Explore a variety of breath-taking landscapes including volcanoes, rivers and urban metropolises.
Learn more about natural geography through hikes and nature visits, guaranteed to provide in-depth experiential learning.
Understand the relationship between urban and rural tourism on a country and its economic development.
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