School Trips to France
NST offers a huge selection of school trips to France for primary (KS2) and secondary school (KS3-KS5) students. Our travel experts take the hassle out of educational trip planning. We help with everything from booking transport to organising student-friendly tours and excursions in France.
The benefits of French school trips
Our school trips to France are one of the most popular trip options we offer and it's easy to see why. Our French school trips provide valuable educational experiences as there are lots of opportunities to learn and have fun. France is rife with culture and history, making this an ideal travel destination to visit and embark upon a learning adventure with your class.
There is no better place for your pupils to deepen their understanding of French culture than during a trip to the French Opal Coast. If literature, art and design is your focus, a short trip to Paris will introduce your students to French art and its global impact. When you book a school trip to France with us, our team can arrange tours to the world-famous Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, the Museum of Modern Art and more.
Looking for more information and advice on how to plan the perfect France school trip? Contact the NST team today, we’re always happy to help you bring learning to life outside the classroom.
Exclusive France accommodation
We have two Châteaux in Northern France that offer the perfect base for school groups:
- Château de Grande Romaine - our French centre just 20 miles from Paris
- Château d'Ebblinghem - school group accommodation on the Opal Coast
France school trips highlights include...
During your school trip to France, your students will immerse themselves in a culture like no other. From world-renowned art and architecture to music, dance, and film, France offers a rich tapestry of experiences that bring learning to life. Here’s a taste of what you can expect on an educational visit to France:
- A school trip to Paris, including Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix
- Normandy school trips to see famous landmarks
- Lille Christmas Markets
- Skiing in the French Alps
No matter if your students are studying languages, history or art and design. There is a wealth of course content to explore to enhance their learning.
Browse our most popular school trips to France
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled School trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Contact our French school trip experts
With NST, planning a school trip to France is simple. We take hundreds of primary school and secondary school groups to France every year. This means that our team has the skills and experience to ensure your trip itinerary is planned effectively and runs without a hitch.
Members of our team regularly visit Paris, Northern France, Normandy & the Loire Valley to assess the suitability of the area for school groups. Our team inspects everything from logistics to student-friendly accommodation; this ensures we provide the highest quality trips at all times.
Our French school trip experts will work closely with you to ensure your final itinerary meets your exact needs. Whether you're planning a secondary or primary school trip to France, we can help you to plan a fun activity-filled trip that's educational too!
Our NST representatives in France can assist with:
- Meeting your group on arrival
- Hotel check-in
- Providing advice on cultural points of interest
- Public transport support
- 24-hour emergency assistance
- Recommendations for evening activities
- Booking tours and excursions during your trip
- Itinerary planning
