School French Culture Trip to Paris & Parc Asterix

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A French school trip to Paris and Parc Astérix will be an unforgettable experience of the French language and culture!

Your students will love the opportunity to combine the atmosphere and culture of Paris’ most iconic city sights and museums with a day of fun and laughter at Parc Astérix.

This unique theme park is based on the famous French comic book series about the village of indomitable Gauls as they resist the Roman occupation. Attractions include a representation of a traditional Gaulish village, street theatre and live shows, as well as plenty of rollercoasters and other wild rides ready to produce squeals of delight and excitement from even the most adventurous thrillseeker.

This is a fantastic, fun French school trip for students of all ages, from Key Stage 3 to A-level. All will love the opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language and culture. And they’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise speaking with native French speakers.

Key Stage 3 students will be able to refresh and develop their vocabulary around themes including exploring the town, food and drink, eating out and cultural traditions.

GCSE students can develop their vocabulary around themes including travel and tourism and holiday destinations, while at the same time deepening their understanding of French culture and identity.

And A-level students will jump at this chance to develop their understanding of various aspects of French-speaking cultures, artistic culture and festivals and traditions, among other things.

School French Culture Trip to Paris & Parc Asterix

From

£429PP

4 days, 3 nights

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Depart from school

Afternoon

Arrive in Calais

Evening

Arrive in Paris

Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal

Day 2

Morning

Visit the Louvre and Tuileries

Afternoon

Boat trip along the Seine

Time for sightseeing and photos 

Evening

Time for evening meal
Day 3

Morning

Full day to be spent in Parc Astérix

Evening

Time for evening meal
Day 4

Morning

Visit to Montmartre area for views of the city from the Sacré Coeur Basilica

Afternoon

Depart and head back to Calais

Evening

Arrive in Calais

Arrive back at school

  • 3 nights' half-board accommodation
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Detailed info pack
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • Return Channel crossings
  • Return executive coach travel
  • Vamoos - our easy-to-use travel app
  • VAT at current rate to tour operators
  • Weekday pass to Parc Astérix

Curriculum

A Level
  • Aspects of French-speaking cultures
  • World of work
  • Artistic culture - music, art and cinema
  • Festivals and traditions
  • Political culture
  • Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
  • Food, drink and eating out
  • Travel and tourism
  • Holiday destinations
  • Customs, celebrations and festivals
  • Home, town and neighbourhoods
  • Daily life and free time activities
  • Understanding French culture and identity
  • Future aspirations, study and work
Key Stage 3
  • Exploring the town
  • Hobbies and pastimes
  • Food and drink
  • Eating out
  • Introducing yourself
  • Describing others
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Cultural traditions

Accommodation

Hotel Reseda

Hotel Reseda is a modern and recently renovated hotel offering clean and affordable accommodation.Rooms are compact but functional with en-suite facilities, free WiFi, TV, telephone and air-conditioning. Students will generally be accommodated in triple rooms and staff in twins. A continental buffet breakfast is served every morning, but evening meals are taken in a local restaurant.

Ibis Paris Porte de Bercy

The ibis Paris Porte de Bercy is located in Charenton-le-Pont, close to the 12th arrondissement and within easy reach of all the attractions in the French capital. There is free WiFi throughout the property and all guestrooms feature private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning. There are several fully-equipped seminar rooms available to hire.

Educational Activities

Louvre Museum

Take your students to see Mona Lisa's famous smile, and countless works of the world's most famous art, at the Louvre Museum.

Paris Adventure Trail

This 2-3 hour walk will help your students familiarise themselves with the iconic sights of Paris through a range of tasks and challenges, undertaken in teams.

Tour Montparnasse (Observatoire Panoramique)

For iconic, panoramic views of Paris, the Tour Montparnasse is unbeatable!

Cultural Activities

Avenue des Champs-Elysées

The Champs-Élysées is the most prestigious avenue in Paris, its cinemas, cafés and luxury shops make it one of themost

Bateaux Mouches

Starting at the Pont d'Alma, near the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River cruise will take you upstream to the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Eiffel Tower

The instantly recognisable symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, can be seen from almost any point in the city, and

FlyView Paris

This virtual reality experience will allow your students to see Paris from a bird's-eye view. You'll soar over some of

Parc Astérix

Opened in 1989, Parc Astérix is a giant theme park based on the adventures of the popular cartoon character, Astérix.

Sacre-Coeur Basilica

Located at the summit of the hill of Montmartre and surrounded by the houses of this famous bohemian quarter, the Sacre-Coeur Basilica is a fascinating visit with a great view of Paris from the top of the dome.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip
We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.

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