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Paris Theme Parks French Language School Trips & Tours

Paris is home to two of Europe’s most popular theme parks - Disneyland® Paris and Parc Astérix. Both are perfect for enhancing class interaction or relaxing between French language visits

Paris is ideal for groups seeking to put target language skills into practise whilst enjoying the history and culture of this vibrant French city. Combining your visit with one or both of these theme parks into your school trip is guaranteed to give your pupils a language experience to remember! We can incorporate one or even both of these unforgettable visits into your itinerary together with a range of other educational experiences to suit your learning requirements. 

 

Prices start from£399pp

Price Shown includes

  • 2 nights’ B&B accommodation
  • Executive coach transport from and to your school and throughout your stay
  • Services of an NST Paris City Representative 
  • Free Go Explore journal for every pupil
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • 1 in 8 free place ratio

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.

 


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Free Go Explore journal for every pupil

Additional on-tour support available...

  • A choice of packed lunches for your group throughout your stay

Accommodation

Popular options in Paris


Top visits

Disneyland® Paris

Both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park provide a great environment for your students to work together, bond as a group and challenge their personal boundaries on their school trip to Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland® Park 
Explore five themed lands filled with Disney classic stories: adrenalin packed thrill rides such as Big Thunder Mountain, Disney classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Dumbo the Flying Elephant and many opportunities to meet your favourite Disney characters. 

Walt Disney Studios® Park
Step through the Studio gates and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of movies, animation and television. Find out how Disney creates the magic and feel what it’s like to be star of stage and screen.

 

Le Stade de France

Take your students behind-the-scenes of France’s premier stadium. Take a tour, in French or English, of the players’ tunnel, changing rooms, security facilities, pitch and photo museum. 

Eiffel Tower

Paris’ best-known monument has outstanding city views, which on a clear day can stretch for 42 miles, giving the chance to pinpoint many landmarks. 

Seine River Boat Cruise

An enjoyable river cruise is a relaxing way to see the sights of Paris. Students also learn from the French (or English) commentary on their headsets.

Montmartre & Sacré Coeur

Montmartre provides an opportunity for students to practise their language skills with its many street stalls and street artists, shops and cafés. Once a meeting place for artists in the late 19th and early 20th century, your group can also view artists painting portraits and caricatures for the tourists and enjoy a spectacular view of Paris from the steps of the Sacré Coeur.

Fragonard Perfumery

Take a free guided tour in your choice of French or English and visit the museum and shop where you’ll find a wide range of fragrant products.

Château Versailles

Students can tour the Museum of French History where several historic events have taken place, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Your group will have the opportunity to view the magnificent architecture of the Château before exploring the impressive 250-acre gardens. 

Louvre Museum

Probably the most famous museum in the world and home to some of the finest collections of antiquities, sculpture and art. It is the ideal place for students to see the prominent role that art plays in French culture. The museum is also home to cafés and shops where students can practise language skills too. 

Centre Pompidou

Take a tour of this art gallery, the design of which is a proud example of modern French architecture. Outside, the square houses street artists, musicians and performers, and the nearby Stravinsky Fountain is an added bonus.

Guided Tour of Paris

A tailor-made coach tour of Paris that includes a dedicated French or English-speaking guide, who will help with pronunciation and knowledge of the many sights of Paris. One of our groups’ favourites is the evening tour of the Paris Illuminations. We can arrange walking tours too. 

Musée Gourmand du Chocolat - Choco Story

Discover chocolate’s 4,000 years of history, and modern methods of making it too, then try some of the delicious products.

Paris Montparnasse – Top of the City

This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. The viewpoint tables clearly mark the city’s many famous monuments. There are also a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills and enhance their knowledge of Paris, as well as downloadable quizzes in English and French. 

Cité des Sciences (Science City)

France’s largest planetarium has 30,000m² of interactive exhibits, exploring man’s experiences with science. Areas for groups to explore include Explora Exhibitions and The Géode.

Sorbonne University Visit

Take a guided tour at the Sorbonne, one of the oldest universities in the world. Located in the Latin Quarter, you will be given a talk on the history of the university, the French education system and visit the grand amphitheatre. 

Pétanque

Exclusive to NST

Play this very famous game of lawn bowling in a French Pétanque club. Started by the Ancient Greeks it is now played by 17 million people in France. 

Meet the French!

Exclusive to NST

After a talk on the French educational system and student life, your group with have the opportunity to meet some French students and interact with them for a question/answer session.

Guided Food Market Visit

Exclusive to NST

Take a guided tour through one of the most famous food markets in Paris. Learn about how food is an integral part of French culture, visit a boulangerie for bread and a fromagerie to learn about cheese as well as organic fruit and vegetables.

Parisian Tours

Exclusive to NST

We can also offer fashion, architecture and art history tours in the city.

Accord Language School Workshop

Awarded the prestigious French Foreign Language Quality Label, this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French. Sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris and are tailored to the group’s requirements. 

FIAP Language Workshops

Language tuition is available for groups staying at the FIAP Jean Monnet. The lessons are adapted to match the abilities and requirements of the group and led by highly qualified local teachers and designed to improve confidence as well as ability. 

European Campus Sainte-Thérèse Language Workshops

Language tuition is available for groups staying at the European Campus Sainte-Thérèse. During these lively and fun workshops students learn a popular French song, work on vocabulary, grammar and spelling and leave with a certificate of attendance. All teachers are qualified and the course will be adapted to meet the requirements of your group.

Theatre in Paris - French play with English subtitles

Take a step inside a traditional Parisian theatre and spend an evening amongst the locals, at a French play with English subtitles. In the heart of Paris, see a play from one of a variety of genres; enjoy a classic love story, a modern French comedy or some musical theatre, all without missing a single word! From September 2018 - June 2019 groups can see Chicago Le Musical at Theatre Mogador.

Notre Dame Cathedral

This stunning cathedral, like all medieval churches, was painted on the inside so a largely illiterate population could learn the Bible stories. The use of colour was meant to glorify God and breathe life into the scriptures. This stunning and imposing building is a must-see of Paris, particularly as the cathedral has witnessed many important ceremonies for Christianity and the history of nations. 

Aquaboulevard Water Park

A large indoor aquatic park with wave pools, slides and a wide range of other leisure facilities. 

Parc Astérix

This typically French theme park is home to over 30 outside attractions, all based around the famous Astérix comic-strips. Parc Astérix is especially well known for its large variety of roller coasters, and incorporates rides and themes from historic ancient cultures such as the Romans and the Gauls. 

Parc Astérix also offers live shows and entertainment, animated figures, arts and crafts, reconstructions, a dolphin show, special effects, restaurants and shops. This is a great opportunity for students to interact at this French theme park.


Evening activites

  • Some hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings for a quiz or disco
  • Bowling

Educational resources

Free Go Explore journals
We understand that learning resources form an important part of a language tour. Our free Go Explore educational resources are a great tool for pupils to record their language experience and build their confidence when exploring another culture, language and location. 

With space to add information, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they’ve seen and learnt and space for relevant vocabulary our journals are useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation and is a valuable memento of time spent abroad.

Click here to view a sample of our resources


Transport

Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.

Coach

From the heart of London straight to Paris in 2 hours 15 minutes and Brussels in under 2 hours, plus other Continental destinations too. Eurostar is ideal for small groups.

Eurostar

We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists throughout your tour
  • 24/7 support just a call away
  • Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
  • You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
  • School travel company of choice since 1967

“Our pupils enjoyed it, the staff knew what was going to happen at what time, and the accommodation suited our needs exactly.  Roger, our driver, was excellent, maintaining a professional touch whilst also being able to join in with some of the jokes with the group. We’re already in the process of planning our next tour with NST.”

Ian Astbury, Shireland Collegiate Academy