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Music tours to Paris

4 days from £339pp

This world-famous city has an abundance of performance venues, ranging from the mighty Notre Dame Cathedral to the Disney Magic Music Days Programme at Disneyland® Paris, making Paris the perfect choice for established, intermediate or newly-formed groups. Our specialist Tour Consultants will use their firsthand knowledge to provide you with a well-planned itinerary.

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 - 4 day inclusive itinerary package from only £339pp*

Travelling May 2013
  Morning Afternoon Evening
Day 1 Morning departure from school Met by NST Representative who'll provide check-in assistance. Evening meal. Free time/ rehearsal time.
Day 2 1 hour Seine River Cruise. Free time for sightseeing Concert at Jardin du Luxembourg Evening meal. Leisure time.
Day 3 Full day in Disneyland® Resort Paris including a group performance Evening meal. Quiz night.
Day 4 Departure for return journey to school
recommended Morning Afternoon Evening
Extra Day
Price on request
Free time for sightseeing Concert in Parc du Champs de Mars Evening meal
Price includes:
  • Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay
  • 3 nights half-board accommodation at Residence Internationale de Paris
  • Organisation & publicity of concerts shown
  • Visits shown
  • Services of NST Paris Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24 hour assistance
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Generous free place ratio of 1 in 8
*Prices shown based on 40 paying passengers departing in June 2012 from England & Wales & are subject to availablility.

Our most popular performance venues in Paris for Music tours

Here are some of our most popular performance venues in Paris for Music tours. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Prestigious Performances

For experienced groups with a high standard of sacred or classical repertoire.

Église St Clotilde

This gothic church has excellent acoustics, as well as a famous organ originally constructed by the renowned French organ maker Cavaillé-Coll, and played by composer César Franck.

Notre Dame Cathedral

High quality choirs with a sacred repertoire can apply to perform a short weekday recital or participate in mass on Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings, at this world-renowned cathedral.

Église Madeleine

Sacred choirs and classical orchestras can perform as part of the regular weekday concert series which attracts great audiences.

Chartres Cathedral

Just 90 minutes from Paris, this prestigious cathedral has an excellent reputation as a concert venue for orchestras and choirs.

Église St Germaine-des-Prés

Good quality sacred choirs can perform at mass or at an individual concert performance.

Église St Sulpice

Sunday afternoon concerts are possible or groups can undertake a full evening concert. This church also boasts a grand organ manufactured by Cavaillé-Coll.

Indoor Performances

A selection of indoor venues to suit a range of abilities and repertoires.

Hôpital Robert Debré

Mid-week concerts at this centrally-located children’s hospital are great for bands and choirs and a rewarding experience for groups.

Val d’Europe Music Kiosk

Located close to Disneyland® Paris, this indoor shopping centre is an ideal visit for groups after they have been to Disneyland® Paris.

The German Church

NST have used this venue for a number of years with great success. Well known for its excellent acoustics, the German Church is used by many orchestras and choirs to make professional recordings.

Notre Dame Pentecostal Church, La Défense

This modern church located in Paris’ business district offers a variety of groups the opportunity to perform.

Rothschild Foundation (Maison de Retraite et de Gériatrie)

Secular groups can perform in this large, residential centre to a sizeable, appreciative audience

Outdoor Venues

A selection of open air and covered venues to suit a range of abilities and repertoires.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Located in the gardens of the Palais du Luxembourg, this venue has first-class acoustics and regularly attracts good audiences.

Parc Montsouris

Concerts are held on the covered park bandstand, which overlooks the lake in this popular, residential park.

Champs de Mars

Situated in a busy area close to the Eiffel Tower, these city gardens are perfect for groups with a lively repertoire.

Square Jean XXIII

Groups can perform on the bandstand podium located in a green leafy space, directly behind Notre Dame Cathedral.

Georges Brassens Bandstand

A covered, modern bandstand which hosts performances for a largely local audience.

Leisure Visits

Combine your performances with a visit to one or more of Paris’ fabulous attractions, including:

  • Seine River Cruise
  • Montparnasse Tower
  • Stade de France
  • Montmartre
  • The Eiffel Tower

Disneyland® Paris -Magic Music Days

The Disney Magic Music Days programme offers performance opportunities to amateur groups, with the aim of giving participants a glimpse into Disney’s world of entertainment by offering them a unique, once in a lifetime experience! Four main group types are eligible to apply: Instrumental, Choral, Dance & Marching Bands. A co-ordination team is assigned to each group to guide them through organising their visit and preparing for their ‘Disney Magic Music Days’ show, as well as taking care of them on their arrival and for the performance itself. A Disney technical team are also on hand to add those finishing touches and make sure everything runs smoothly for a magical experience they will never forget! Participation in the Disney Magic Music Days programme is subject to audition, for details, please contact your Music Tour Travel Advisor.

Disneyland® Paris - Vocal Workshop

A challenging new workshop designed to initiate and inspire young singers. “Intermediate Vocalist” is aimed at the 11 to 16 years age group. The first steps on an exciting journey from basic musical literacy and the progressive development of vocal technique to the delights of live performance.

The “Intermediate Vocalist” sessions will last approx. 90 minutes. Preliminary warm up exercises will embrace posture, breath control,

diction and voice production. Stylistic analysis and interpretation of one and two part melodic material drawn from Disney classics will follow. Workshops are also available for Dance and Musical Theatre groups. Please call for further details.

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.

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A large, spacious and modern purpose-built centre.

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.

Address

30, rue Cabanis
75014 Paris
France

Local Rating

International youth centre

Capacity

495 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.

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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.

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AD-ResidenceInternationaledeParis-MainResidence Internationale de Paris

A 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.

Address

44, rue Louis Lumière
75020 Paris
France

Local Rating

Youth centre

Capacity

300 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.

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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.

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The European Campus St Thérèse is a modern building dating from 1992. This private French school originally intended to take boarders. However, due to the popularity of the school with local residents, the property has subsequently turned the rooms designated to boarders into accommodation for foreign school parties.

European Campus Sainte Therese

Initially built as a boarding school, the centre is ideal for school groups. The accommodation is functional and the centre offers excellent facilities for groups.

Address

Avenue Erasme
Rond point de l’Europe
77330 Ozoir-la-Ferrière
France

Local Rating

Modern youth accommodation centre

Capacity

203 guests in 57 rooms. Although the building itself is on 3 floors, the accommodation is all on one floor and split into 2 wings.

Location Information

The centre is located in its own extensive grounds – including 3 hectares of forest – in the town of Ozoir-la-Ferrière which lies 13 miles south east of Paris and 15 minutes’ drive from Disneyland Resort Paris. The nearest RER is Ozoir on line E. It is 25 minutes by RER to Paris-Opéra.

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Accommodation Facilities

  • 24-hour reception
  • 2 dining rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Classrooms
  • Computer room with 32 computers with free internet access
  • Basketball, volleyball, rugby and football pitches, table tennis, tennis court and a fitness room
  • Amphitheatre with TV and DVD which can accommodate up to 230 persons
  • Safe in Reception
  • Disabled facilities: The centre and 2 bedrooms (one in each wing) are accessible to wheelchair users. 
  • Food Tasting: Groups taking a language workshop can also make French crêpes.

 Student Rooms

  • 2-4 bedded rooms
  • En-suite facilities
  • Telephone

 Staff Rooms

  • Twins/singles
  • En-suite facilities
  • Telephone
  • TV & tea/coffee-making facilities available on request

 Safety Guidance

The accommodation conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

Security Deposit

A security deposit is payable on arrival. The amount is €250 per group. This can be paid in cash or by credit card. 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.

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include:

  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Pizza Hut
  • Flunch Self Service
  • Hippopotamus
  • Le Saulnier Restaurant
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Bistro Romain

... 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.