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French Language School Trips to Paris

There is no better way to learn a language than to immerse yourself in it, and Paris offers that "je ne sais quoi" that has to be felt and experienced rather than taught. Bursting with culture, elegance and cosmopolitan "joie de vivre", students on French language school trips to Paris will be inspired by their surroundings to bring their classroom learning to life.

From the markets that are a French institution to the wealth of resources available at many of the city's attractions designed to enhance a visit, there is an abundance of opportunities to hear and interact with native French speakers and get an insight into French culture.

Explore all of our school trips to Paris

 

The benefits of language trips to France 

From the iconic French markets to the rich array of resources available at many of the city's attractions, language trips to France offer a wealth of opportunities to engage with native French speakers and delve into French culture.

This real-life interaction helps students develop their listening and speaking skills more effectively than traditional classroom learning. Whether exploring landmarks like the Louvre or browsing vibrant local markets, French language school trips boost students' confidence and fluency, making the learning process both more effective and enjoyable.

 

Curriculum Topics

Key Stage 4

  • Identity and culture
  • Local area, holiday and travel
  • School
  • Future aspirations, study and work
  • International and global dimension

Key Stage 5

  • Regional culture & heritage
  • Education & Employment
  • The world around us

Prices start from£379pp

Popular itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your French language trip to Paris. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Coach to Paris Arrive Paris and check into accommodation. Take a Paris Street Art Walking Tour. Visit to Paris Montparnasse - Top of the City
2 Visit to a Parisian Market Language lesson Visit to Montmartre with a meal in a local restaurant
3 Visit to the Louvre Return to UK and school. Arrive at School
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Morning Coach to Paris
Afternoon Arrive Paris and check into accommodation. Take a Paris Street Art Walking Tour.
Evening Visit to Paris Montparnasse - Top of the City
Morning Visit to a Parisian Market
Afternoon Language lesson
Evening Visit to Montmartre with a meal in a local restaurant
Morning Visit to the Louvre
Afternoon Return to UK and school.
Evening Arrive at School

Price Shown includes

  • Return Coach Travel
  • 2-nights B&B accommodation
  • Specialist Group Travel Insurance
  • Bespoke itinerary planning service
  • Free Place Ratios
  • Live Trip Tracking
  • Online trip organiser & Travel App
  • 24/7 support whilst you are away

Places to Stay


Why visit Paris for French language school trips?

French movie with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation offers private screenings of French films with English subtitles in a typical Parisian cinema to allow groups to learn about French language, culture and style through one of the country's most well-known arts! If you book a French language trip with us, you can request movies relevant to the group's curriculum (subject to availability).

French Language Quiz at Paris Montparnasse – Top of the City

At a height of 210 metres, the Tour Montparnasse tower offers panoramic views over Paris and the Eiffel Tower, with fantastic opportunities for photos. Admire so much of what Paris has to offer with views of the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Notre-Dame,

Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur, Luxembourg Gardens, Centre Pompidou, Saint-Germain des Prés, La Défense, the Latin Quarter and many more.

The newly refurbished 56-floor tower offers information from each view of Paris. It also boasts Europe’s fastest lift, which takes you to the height of 196 metres in 38 seconds. This visit is not to be missed. The trip is ideal for all ages however, it is great for key stage 3 & 4 as the French language tools have been created as an educational resource but are also fun and interactive.

French Language Lessons

Teachers, who are specialised in teaching French as a Foreign Language, make use of dynamic and communicative methods that are designed to develop oral expression and pronunciation, acquisition of grammatical structures and vocabulary with the support of various audio-visual and written materials.

These lessons will be invaluable for students of all ages on a French language school trip to Paris, enhancing their oral development and immersing them in the French language.

The Cinema Rex


The Cinema Rex or the Grand Rex is one of the largest cinemas in Europe and a shrine to Parisian cinema. The Cinema invites you to delve into its history and discover its secrets. Opening in 1932, it has only increased in popularity. A work of art and a popular monument, the cinema transcends the magical link between fantasy and real life.
The main auditorium, which seats 2,650 people, has a beautiful starry dome. The Cinema Rex also offers a unique audio tour guide, which allows you to go behind the scenes and discover the legend and the stars of the biggest cinema in Europe. This action-packed French language school trip visit provides fabulous fun and entertainment for all.

Paris Theatre Performances

See classics such as Cyrano de Bergerac, Around the World in 80 Days, and even Daguerre’s adaptation of The Magic Flute all in beautiful surroundings amongst local Partisans. English subtitles are available, projecting above the stage allowing for perfect understanding. A meet and greet with the cast and crew is available after the show too!

Forum des Images

The Forum des Images was created in 1988 to compile an audio-visual memory bank of Paris. It has celebrated cinema and moving pictures of all kinds since its creation. The Forum des Images has all kinds of films, such as Fiction films, documentaries, animated films, short and feature films and television series.

With one of the most unique film collections in the world with over 5000 hours of filmed material it is a cultural hub of France’s film history. Films from 1895 up to the present day in a wide variety of formats and genres: feature films shot in Paris, shots from the early years of cinema and advertisements.

The Opéra Garnier

An architectural masterpiece, the Palais Garnier is known worldwide. Discover this temple of Opera and Dance on your French language trip to Paris. Explore the great staircase, the foyers, the museum &the auditorium. The guided tours include a general visit of the theatre with a presentation detailing its history, its architecture and the different activities that take place within it.

The Opera Bastille

Opéra Bastille is Paris’ newest opera building opened in 1989. The building itself has been surrounded in controversy since its conception, some have called the architectural structure a masterpiece, while others have criticised it as a futuristic grey elephant.

The Opéra Bastille was intended to be the opera for the people. The behind the scenes guided tour gives access to most parts of the complex, including the wings, stage and rehearsal areas and gives the group the chance to decide for themselves about the building.

Seine River Cruise

A tour along the river Seine will offer students the chance to see most of Paris’s sights and institutions from the river, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre. As part of our French language trips, a commentary is available in English to explain the history and background of the attractions. 

Arc de Triomphe

At the end of the impressive Champs Elysees, this famous landmark was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a tribute to his victories. Accessed by a subway, there is also an excellent view from the top.

Paris Montparnasse – Top of the City

Take in the very best view of the Eiffel Tower and everything else Paris has to offer on the amazing 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower to get the best panoramic views.

FlyView Paris

Get a unique birds-eye view of Paris’ most famous landmarks and monuments as you ‘fly’ over the city.   Through the magic of virtual reality technology and a dynamic moving platform you will feel all the sensations of real flight without leaving the ground!  Experience the city of Paris from a completely new perspective, explore the heights of the Eiffel Tower, look down on the Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and the River Seine.  A sightseeing tour like no other.  A souvenir photo is included with your visit.

Sacre Coeur

With its distinctive white dome, the Sacre Coeur sits proudly next to Montmartre. On French language school trips to Paris, it is possible to access the crypt and the dome, with the view from the top being quite incredible.

Disneyland® Resort Paris

Disneyland Resort Paris with its new Walt Disney Studios is perfect for a one or two-day visit on your Paris language school trip. The park is divided into five lands with a range of shows, roller coasters, rides and other attractions. There is also the chance to meet the famous Disney characters! The Walt Disney Studios explains the behind-the-scenes magic of film, television, animation and entertainment.

Paris Street Art Tour

Located in the 13th district, an outdoor museum with works from artists from the world around including Obey, Seth, Inti, Vihls, D-Face, C215. Murals, street tags and graffiti and an insight into this fascinating world of art exploring the different styles and learning about its history.

Eiffel Tower

Probably the most famous of all the Paris landmarks, the Eiffel Tower majestically overlooks all of Paris. On language school trips to Paris, you can enhance your visit by taking a cruise on the Seine, conveniently starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with Bateaux Parisiens. The tower features three levels, accessible by foot or by lift, offering a memorable experience for students.

Musée du Louvre

The Louvre Museum, former residence of the kings of France, has for two centuries been one of the biggest museums in the world. The museum’s collections spread over eight departments: Near Eastern Antiquities, Islamic Art, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Paintings, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Prints and Drawings from the middle ages to 1848.

The Louvre is entered through a modern Paris landmark, the glass pyramid in the court of the old Royal Palace. It is home to the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa as well as a spectacular collection of art that spans many different cultures.

Stade de France

Experience a behind the scenes tour of this 80,000 seater stadium in St Denis (just north of Paris) which hosted the 1998 World Cup. The 'Behind the Scenes Tour' is a full guided tour of the stadium & the visitor centre with commentary on all aspects of the project - technology, architecture, sport & business.


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  • Risk Assessment advice so you can make an informed decision on every tour component
  • Teacher Inspection Visits

What you say

We were very happy with the booking stages EST could not have been more helpful. Montparnasse tower by night and the boat trip were the two most popular visits we made. The kids loved them.   The Kings School

The whole experience from the enquiry to the booking, travel, accommodation and our itinerary in Paris was excellent.  Mid Kent College

The service, advice, guidance and support received from European Study Tours was impeccable and they made every step of planning our visit easy and enjoyable.  Turton High School

I am very pleased with the service provided by European Study Tours and we had a great trip to Paris!   Bishop David Brown School

As usual the itinerary was outstanding. As usual European tours were excellent and I would recommend these to any other school. St Peters School