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History school trips to Paris: The French Revolution
4 days from £225pp
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Paris, birthplace of the Revolution and the Declaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen, is an ideal place to discover the origins of the modern nation state. Our history tours can bring to life this pivotal point in European history with a focus on the sites associated with the major events and characters of this period, showing their importance then and their legacy to modern-day French and European culture.
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Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...
Paris and the French Revolution - 4 days from £225pp*
Travelling in October 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 3 nights' half-board accommodation at Residence International de Paris, services of NST Paris Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.
And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £13pp*
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Our most popular French Revolution visits in Paris for History school trips
Here are some of our most popular visits in Paris for History groups studying the French Revolution. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.
Key Visits
Sites of Revolution Tour
Travel by foot and public transport and take in a number of the major historic sites of Paris including; Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens and the site of the Tuileries Palace, The Louvre Palace, the exterior of the Conciergerie and Place de la Bastille.
A Walk through Paris of the Ancien Regime
A great follow up to the Sites of Revolution tour, take a walk through The Marais - one of the few areas of the city to escape Haussmann’s remodelling and which thus remains as it was at the time of the revolution and a visit to the Musee Carnavalet, the museum of the city of Paris with an excellent section on the revolutionary period.
Musee Carnavalet
The vast museum of the history of Paris is situated in a 16th century town house, the Hotel Carnavalet. This wonderful renaissance building was once the home of the writer Madame de Sevigny and the museum includes an excellent and extensive section on the Revolution.
Les Invalides
Home to Napoleon’s tomb, Les Invalides was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for army veterans. Also home to the French Military museum with excellent galleries on the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.
Chateau de Versailles
We recommend taking a morning tour of the Palace of Versailles where the emphasis will be on the early months of the Revolution, covering events such as The Tennis Court Oath.
Other visits Include:
- The Conciergerie
- Petit Trianon Palace
- Fontainebleau
- Arras - birthplace of Robespierre
Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.
This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.
FIAP Jean Monnet
This simple, clean accommodation comes highly recommended. In our opinion, it is not only the best quality centre but also has the best facilities of all the centres in Paris.
Address30, rue Cabanis | Local Rating |
Capacity495 guests in196 rooms over floors 2–7. On the 8th floor, there are classrooms. |
Location Information
The centre is in a quiet location in the 14th district of Paris, which is the university quarter. The FIAP is 3.5 kilometres from Notre Dame. The nearest metro stations are Denfert Rochereau (also on RER Line B), St Jacques and Glacière, all within 5-15 minutes’ walk.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception with night porters
- Information desk
- Self-service dining room
- Several meeting rooms
- Television rooms
- Table tennis room
- Free Wi-Fi in the hall
- Vending machines at reception which sell many items including metro tickets
- Laundry room
- Internet access is available at a small charge
- Gardens
- Safe room for instrument storage
- Baggage storage and lockers/safety deposit boxes
- Disabled facilities: There are 11 rooms adapted for disabled persons. Wheelchair users can access the shower and a seat is provided in each cubicle. The lifts within the centre are large enough to accommodate a guest in a wheelchair plus an extra standing person. The centre is fully equipped to take guests with limited mobility and has received official recognition for their services offered to disabled guests. If required, medication can be stored in a refrigerator.
Student Rooms
- 3-7 bedded rooms
- En-suite facilities
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
Sole Occupancy
Please note that the number of single rooms available is limited, particularly at peak travel times.
Residence Internationale de ParisA good standard of accommodation with staff who are very experienced in accommodating youth groups. The hotel offers particularly good facilities for disabled persons.
Residence Internationale de Paris
A modern youth centre which offers a good standard of accommodation and particularly good facilities for disabled persons. The staff at the Résidence are very experienced in accommodating youth groups and you are assured of a warm welcome and enjoyable stay.
Address44, rue Louis Lumière | Local Rating |
Capacity300 guests in102 rooms over 3 floors. Each floor has 34 bedrooms and 100 beds. |
Location Information
This modern youth centre, built in 1992, is situated in the 20th arrondissement of Paris and is within easy access of the Péripherique. The nearest metro stops are Porte de Bagnolet on line 3 and Porte de Montreuil on line 9. Disneyland® Paris can be reached by coach in approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The heart of Paris is just 15 minutes away by underground.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Large self service dining room
- 7 study/meeting rooms
- Sports fields close to the hotel
- Vending machines
- Safe room for luggage
- Safe
- Internet access
- Payphones in lobby
- Lifts
- Air conditioning throughout
- Disabled facilities: The centre was built with the purpose of accommodating disabled persons and therefore the whole centre is accessible to disabled persons. All bedrooms have been adapted for disabled guests. One fire escape is a ramp, rather than stairs, to allow disabled guests in wheelchairs to evacuate the building in case of fire. Lifts are large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and lift signs are in Braille.
Student Rooms
- 3-5 bedded rooms (bunk beds are sometimes used)
- En-suite facilities
- TV
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
- TV
Security Deposit
A security deposit is payable on arrival. The amount is €30 per student and it may be paid in cash. This amount is refundable at the end of your stay provided there has been no damage to the areas occupied by the group. To avoid misunderstanding, we recommend all group leaders undertake an inspection of all rooms with the hotelier on arrival and prior to departure.
We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include:
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Planet Hollywood
- Flunch Self Service
- Auberge du Pere Louis
… and more!
NST City Representative
Our Paris City Representative will contact you on arrival, advise on points of interest and public transport and provide 24 hour emergency assistance.
