This History school/college trip to Paris and Marseille brings the textbooks to life. From ancient architecture to the French Revolution to World War Two, here’s our History educational tour program in France at a glance:
- Day 1 in Paris: River Seine boat ride, climb the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero esplanade
- Day 2: French Revolution city tour, National Archives, Montparnasse Tower
- Day 3: WW2 talk, WW2 tour, pétanque, Montmartre, Sacré Coeur Basilica
- Day 4 in Marseille: flight, migration city tour, scavenger hunt, Chateau d’If
- Day 5: Arles, Notre-Dame Basilica
Like what you see? Discover France’s rich history in our 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: The National Archives
Morning
Kick the day off with a historical city tour. Stop off at all of Paris’ must-sees to learn about the social and political upheaval during the French Revolution.
Afternoon
Visit the National Archives, which dates back to the French Revolution, to see original copies of famous documents you’ve studied. It’s home to the Declaration on the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, a human rights document from the French Revolution.
Evening
Indulge at dinner in the Montparnasse area. Then, go up the Montparnasse Tower to watch the sun set over a panoramic view of the city.
Learning Outcomes
Learn about the history of migration in two major cities in France.
Describe the long-term and short-term causes and effects of WW2 in France.
Guaranteed in-depth experiential learning, as students conceptualize the traditions and customs in each historical time period.
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