French language school trips to Paris

Visit the world's largest and most popular art museum on this excursion, which will bring your students up close with Leonardo da Vinci’s celebrated painting, Mona Lisa. Located by the scenic River Seine, the Louvre also houses several other top masterpieces and paintings, and is part of the Louvre Palace, which was built in the 12th century.

Once the garden of Catherine de’ Medici’s Tuileries Palace, the Tuileries Gardens became a public park following the French Revolution of the late 18th century. Since then, it’s been a place for Parisians to meet and relax. Join in with the locals and encourage your students to use their time here to reflect upon what they’ve learned so far on your trip, as well as visit the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel – the gardens’ former monumental entrance.

Running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle and Arc de Triomphe in the west, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées fills almost two kilometres with theatres, cafes and luxury shopping – with everything from Louis Vuitton to Zara to Ladurée macarons. Commonly regarded as the "most beautiful avenue in the world", the avenue is a must-visit for souvenir shopping and dining on your school trip to Paris.

One of Paris’ most famous landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe is a magnificent monument built to commemorate Napoléon’s victory at Austerlitz. As well as honouring those who fought in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, the arch stands atop the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War. 

There’s no better way to see Paris than onboard a river cruise along the River Seine. See the city’s finest monuments from Notre Dame to the Grand Palais as you teach your group about each landmark’s history and tales from its surrounding streets. We can’t wait to show you Paris from the water – this excursion is definitely an Equity favourite.

Visit the site of Paris's most famous landmark and the symbol of France – the Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, this engineering masterpiece dazzles at night, rightly earning its place at the centre of the ‘City of Lights’. We also recommend taking some time to explore the nearby Trocadero Gardens and its famous Fountain of Warsaw.

We’ve got connections with several language schools in the Paris area, and can tailor your lesson programme according to your requirements. Student groups can learn new vocabulary and then put their learnings to the test while exploring Paris, enhancing their experience.

Originally a railway station built in 1898, this stunning museum holds French art dating from 1848-1915, including the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art in the world. Students will be inspired by world-famous works such as Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Renoir’s Bal du moulin de la Galette, and paintings by Manet, Cézanne, Degas and Monet.

Housing the largest collection of Rodin’s works, the Rodin Museum covers two sites in Paris and in Meudon. Here, students can view up close the multidisciplinary artist’s famous white marble sculptures, drawings, paintings and ceramics – drawing inspiration from each medium. We recommend taking time to also wander around the museum’s beautiful gardens, which complement the artist’s works perfectly.

Often referred to as one of the trendiest areas in Paris, the Latin Quarter is where you’ll find university students and artists hanging out in excellent local cafés. As well as being a great place to stop for some pastries, this district boasts some of the best architecture in the city – students will love visiting both the Panthéon monument and nearby Luxembourg Gardens.

Based on France’s favourite comic characters, Parc Asterix is located 35 kilometres north-east of Paris, and is ideal for groups looking for a quieter theme park experience. It has 47 attractions, shows and a character village, spread out across themed zones such as the Vikings, Egypt, Ancient Greece, Gaul & The Roman Empire – offering a fun and educational experience for all.

The biggest science museum in Europe, this is a fantastic place to spend a day with your students. The museum is brimming with interactive learning opportunities, covering themes from the body and communication to water games, the garden and the factory. There’s also a planetarium, a submarine and an IMAX theatre to maximise excitement within your group.

Île de la Cité is one of only two remaining river islands located in Paris, with history dating as far back as the 4th century when it was the site of a Roman fortress. Today, students can be inspired by the world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral, La Conciergerie and the royal chapel of Sainte Chapelle, as well as the city's oldest surviving bridge, the Pont Neuf.

Visit the opulent palace once resided in by Louis XIV and by Marie Antionette with this fantastic excursion. We’ve seen school groups mesmerised by the wonders of the Palais de Versailles, as they explore 400 years of history – including the signing of the 1919 Peace Treaty – as well as the palace’s incredible gardens.

Look out across the City of Lights from the observation deck of the Montparnasse Tower – a 689m tall office skyscraper located in the famous area of Montparnasse. One of the tallest buildings in France, the tower is open until late, making it an ideal after-dinner stop for your students. We’ve seen groups dazzled by the tower’s panoramic views, where they can see the entire city – and the Eiffel Tower – illuminated.

Discover the history of chocolate and observe expert demonstrations by master chocolatiers at this chocolate-themed museum, where your student group can enjoy a tour and private tasting. Students will be able to meet the chocolatiers behind the museum and view chocolate moulded to the shape of famous Paris monuments, before learning how to create their own chocolates to take home.

Explore several of Paris' iconic and beautiful landmarks on this guided tour, where your group will be led around the French capital by a professional English-speaking tour guide. As you wander the sights that straddle the Seine, be sure to ask plenty of questions to expand your students' experience and their overall knowledge of the landmarks you pass.

An inner-city oasis located on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, the former royal Jardin du Luxembourg has been a place for adults and children alike to come and have fun since the 18th century. Here, students can take a break with the park’s chess, tennis and remote control boats, or stop for the free photography exhibitions and concerts in the bandstand.

Once the aristocratic district of Paris, Le Marais is a historic part of the city where students can spot several buildings of outstanding architectural importance, such as the Hôtel de Ville and the Place des Vosges. A district where you’ll find more locals than tourists, it’s also an excellent place for pastries and coffee, and sports several trendy shopping spots and restaurants.

A symbol of the former struggle between the conservative Catholic old guard and the secular, republican radicals, the Sacré-Cœur sets the scene for a session on Paris’ religious history. What’s more, pay a visit to the dome and you’ll be treated to one of the city’s most jaw dropping panoramas. If groups are too tired to take on the steep hill, forgo this route for the funicular – we’ve no doubt your students will thank you.

Best visited on a brighter day when its stained-glass windows can be admired at their best, the dazzling Holy Chapel of Sainte Chapelle is Paris’ most elaborate Gothic monument, dating back over 750 years. Coloured light from the windows illuminate the chapel’s collection of holy relics on display, including the famous Holy Crown – a fragment of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified.