Outstanding Secondary School Tours to Paris

Paris offers so much variety for your students depending on the purpose and interest of your visit. On average tours are from 3 to 5 days, which means two to four hotel nights.

To help you plan your tour we offer you the following:

• Day 1: Travel to Paris via the short sea crossing at Dover/Folkestone – Calais.
• Day 2: Visit to Paris Story, then time in Galleries Lafayette before exploring the Champs Elysees. Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Bateau Mouche.
• Day 3: Visits to Musee d’Orsay, Les Invalides, Arc de Triomphe & Sacre Coeur.
• Day 4: Day in Disneyland Paris.
• Day 5: Travel home with a chocolate visit en-route

Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions

Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.

Rondo recommends the following curriculum attractions in Paris

A – Art & Architecture | C – Culture | G – Geography | H – History | L – Leisure | P – Performing Arts | Sc – Science, Tech & Engineering | G – General Tourist Attraction

• Eiffel Tower [C | H | G]: The symbol of Paris since 1889 and one of the most recognisable attractions in the world.
• Montparnasse Tower [G]: View the panorama of Paris from the 56th floor (Europe’s fastest lift saves your legs). What you see is explained on displays, but you can also have a guide.
• Le Bourget [H | Sc | G]: Paris’s original airport is now the home of the Air and Space Museum.
• Bateau Mouche [G | H | L | G]: A river cruise to view the sights of Paris from the river, which are lit up as the sun goes down.
• Versailles [A |C |H | G]: To the southwest of the city lies the world-famous palace and gardens of the Kings of France.
• Louvre [A | C | H | G]: One of the world’s best known art galleries and the home of the Mona Lisa.
• Musee D’orsay[A | C | H | G]: The home of Impressionist painting in Paris in a redesigned former railway station.
• Pompidou Centre [A | C | H | G]: The controversial ‘inside out’ building is home to a vast collection of Modern Art and contemporary exhibitions.
• Paris Story [C| H |G]: The history, architecture and secret places of Paris are brilliantly portrayed with film, music, and commentary. Combining Paris Story with Montparnasse is an excellent introduction to the city.

Other Visits and Excursions

• Disneyland [Leisure |Activity |General Tourist Attraction]: The most visited theme park in Europe lies just to the east of Paris and makes for a great leisure day out for your group.
• Parc Asterix [Culture |Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]: The theme park to the north of the city is dedicated to the tales of Astérix and Obelix from the classic French comic, with some superb roller coasters and a more French experience.
• Fontainebleau [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]: The royal hunting lodge and forest to the south of the capital, with stunning art and architecture. A visit will give an invaluable insight into French history.
• Chantilly [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]: The magnificent castle at Chantilly to the north houses a splendid art collection and the Museum of the Horse, which focuses on the relationship between humans and horses throughout history. This day can also include a visit to the Clearing at Compiègne where the 1918 armistice was signed, and the castle at Pierrefonds, the film location for the TV series Merlin.
• Etoile Du Rex [Culture | History | Performing Arts | General Tourist Attraction]: Paris’s oldest cinema is a tribute to the art of film making. Visitors can enjoy an interactive experience in the world of cinema.
• Montmartre [Culture |General Tourist Attraction]: Traditionally the artist’s area of Paris, full of atmosphere and dominated by the beautiful Sacré Coeur church.
• Arc De Triomphe [Culture |History | General Tourist Attraction]: Napoleon’s triumphal arch guards the Champs Elysées and houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier brought from Verdun after the First World War.
• Les Invalides [History |General Tourist Attraction]: The former hospital whose golden dome protects the tomb of Napoleon.
• La Defense [Art and Architecture | General Tourist Attraction]: The business district to the west of Paris, with stunning modern architecture.
• Stade De France [Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]: It is possible to visit France’s state of the art national sports stadium.
• Roland Garros Stadium [Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]: France’s national tennis ground welcomes visitors for guided tours.
• Swimming [Leisure Activity | General Tourist Attraction]: Aqua boulevard Water Park is an ideal way for students to relax at the end of the day.
• The Champs Elysees [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]: An evening stroll down the Champs Elysee from the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre is the perfect way to appreciate the style and history of the city.

Performance Venues

Performance concerts can be arranged in and around Paris. Planned well in advance, we can secure venues at many of the parks and gardens and at the Louvre if lucky.

Disneyland Paris offers Magic Music Days for a small supplement over the normal entrance price and allows a fixed time performance subject to the acceptance of audition recordings.

Disneyland Paris also offers theatre performance workshops and behind-the-scenes tours. Quotations for these are available on request and subject to the availability of ‘courses’ relevant to your group.

Around the Ile de France area in the wider Paris region there are more possibilities through cooperation with local councils for performances in town squares and community buildings. Some of the outlying attractions and stately homes also encourage groups to perform.

Accommodation

As in most large cities, the accommodation you choose will depend on your choice of style and location.

• Hotels: We can offer a range of two- and three-star hotels around the Paris area. Most are in the suburbs as central hotels tend to blow student budgets. All have buffet breakfast and most offer an evening meal for groups.
• Youth Centers: These are available both in and around the city. Students will meet with other groups in these centers. Within the city, most youth centers require that you return for your evening meal.

We recommend that you choose a half-board package with B & B at the hotel and a meal in a restaurant in the evening. This allows for greater flexibility and more activity time.

Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.