School Art Trip to Paris

An art-focused school trip to Paris offers your students the opportunity to enjoy not only the architecture and art of this magnificent capital city, but also its beauty, romance and food!

Paris is home to some of the world’s largest and most famous museums, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Your art students will have the opportunity to see some of the world’s most celebrated artworks for themselves, from the Mona Lisa to the Impressionist works of Monet and Renoir.

Small group? Why not join forces with one of the French, science, food tech, fashion or business studies departments to make this a cross-curricular school trip?

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Depart school

Afternoon

Arrive in Calais

Evening

Arrive in Paris Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal

Day 2

Morning

Visit to the Louvre followed by the Tuileries Garden

Afternoon

Visit to the Pompidou Centre and Sacre-Coeur

Evening

River Seine cruise

Day 3

Morning

Visit to the Montparnasse Tower and the Musée Rodin

Afternoon

Visit to the Musée d'Orsay

Evening

Free evening

Day 4

Morning

Visit to Monet's House and Gardens

Afternoon

Depart and head to Calais

Evening

Arrive back at school

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Any inclusions such as visits or excursions
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Itinerary planning service
Visits as per the itinerary
Motorway tolls and taxes
Return Channel crossings
Return executive coach travel
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

Impact and influences of various artists
Continuity and change in different genres and styles
Independent judgements of art
Conveying meaning through images and artefacts
Social and cultural context of images and artefacts
Personal portfolio: reflections, resources and influences

GCSE

Responses to museum, gallery and site visits
Personal reflections on art
Works of key artists, craftspeople and designers
Contemporary and historical contexts of art

Key Stage 3

Evaluation and analysis of creative works
Works of great artists, craft makers and designers
Effects of historical and cultural contexts

Accommodation

Ibis budget Paris Porte de Bercy

This Ibis Budget Hotel is excellently located. All rooms are en-suite with students accommodated in mostly triple rooms and staff in twins. Single rooms are available for a supplement. All have a shower, toilet and satellite TV. A generous buffet breakfast is provided and evening meals can be taken in the hotel restaurant or a local restaurant.

Ibis Budget, Porte de Bagnolet

All rooms are en-suite with students accommodated in mostly triple rooms and staff in twins. Single rooms are available for a supplement. All have a shower, toilet and satellite TV. A generous buffet breakfast is provided. Other meals are taken at a nearby restaurant.

Meininger Hotel Paris Porte de Vincennes

Located in the 12th arrondissement, the Meininger Hotel Paris Porte de Vincennes is situated right by the Porte de Vincennes Metro station which means you can enjoy the best transport connections to the landmarks of Paris.The hotel offers a hearty breakfast to start your day off right as well as offering packed lunches if required. Students will usually be accommodated in multi bed rooms and staff in twins/singles according to the gender split. There is free Wifi throughout the hotel.

Educational Activities

Château de Versailles

The biggest and most elaborate royal palace in Europe, Versailles was built to reflect the glory of the Sun King,

Espace Dali Montmartre

In the heart of Montmartre, the Espace Dali presents the only permanent exhibition in France entirely dedicated to the master

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.

Musée de l'Orangerie

Housing masterpieces by the likes of Monet, Renoir, Picasso, and many more, the Musée de l'Orangerie is a brilliant experience for students – particularly those studying art.

Musee d'Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay offers a range of guided tours in English, including the Highlights of the Musée d’Orsay and the Impressionists.

Musée Grévin

Discover all your favourite celebrities at the Musée Grévin, one of the oldest wax museums in Europe.

Musée Picasso

After his death in 1973 many of Picasso's works were givento the French state, which formed the basis of the

Musée Rodin

The beautiful, grand 18th Century Hôtel Biron was once home to the famous sculptor and today houses a collection of

Pompidou Centre

Book a guided tour of the Pompidou Centre, France's leading centre for contemporary arts since 1977.

Street Art Walking Tour Paris

Discover the street art murals of Paris with this guided walking tour and rediscover the city in a unique and

Cultural Activities

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 the view from the top is truly awe-inspiring.

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.