Paris Language, Culture & Discovery

Overview

About this trip

This seven-day programme in Paris combines structured French language learning with cultural, artistic and historical study. Two three-hour lessons focus on practical conversation, vocabulary and confidence in everyday situations, while a team treasure hunt and guided walks give students authentic opportunities to use their French in context.

Curriculum links extend beyond languages: the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay support art and history study, Versailles reinforces themes of French monarchy, architecture and European history, and the Disneyland Paris day can carry optional reflection tasks on guest experience, branding, storytelling and tourism. A Montmartre photo or sketch challenge and a hands-on French pastry workshop add practical, creative elements.

The trip runs from 27 March to 2 April 2027 for students aged 13–17, based in a 3-star hotel with breakfast and private coach transport throughout. A half-day school or university visit can be arranged for Day 7, subject to advance confirmation, term dates, safeguarding procedures and group availability. The Disneyland Paris day operates under agreed supervision arrangements.

Day by day

The itinerary

Trip highlights

Floodlit Seine Cruise
Eiffel Tower Panoramas
French Language Lessons
Louvre Masterpiece Trail
Palace Of Versailles
Montmartre Artists Quarter
French Pastry Workshop
Disneyland Paris Day

Day 1 of 7Paris
Arrival & Seine Cruise
First impressions of Paris come from the water, with floodlit views of Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower gliding past.
- Evening cruise on the River SeineSunset views of Paris landmarks from the water
- Orientation walkRelaxed introduction to the city and surroundings
Learning focus: French Language · Cultural Awareness · Architecture
Arrive in Paris and transfer by private coach to the 3-star hotel. After check-in and time to settle, a relaxed orientation is followed by an evening cruise on the River Seine, giving students their first views of landmarks including Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower.
Day 2 of 7Paris
Historic Paris & Eiffel Tower
Central Paris on foot from Île de la Cité to the Arc de Triomphe, then a French-language treasure hunt and panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower.
- Guided walking tour of central ParisÎle de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe
- Team treasure huntObservation, clues and simple French in teams
- Eiffel TowerPre-booked lift entry and panoramic city views
Learning focus: French Language · Cultural Awareness · History · Teamwork
Historic Paris, Treasure Hunt & Eiffel Tower
A guided walking tour through central Paris takes in Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Students then take part in a team treasure hunt using observation, clues and simple French, before travelling to the Eiffel Tower for pre-booked lift entry and panoramic views.
Day 3 of 7Paris
French Lesson & the Louvre
Three hours of practical conversation practice sharpen everyday French, then a highlights trail through the Louvre turns masterpieces into observation and discussion challenges.
- French language lessonThree hours on conversation, vocabulary and everyday confidence
- Louvre MuseumHighlights trail of major works with student challengesGuided or self-guided format
Learning focus: French Language · Art History · Speaking Skills · Cultural Awareness
- Louvre visit may be guided or self-guided.
French Lesson & Louvre Museum
A three-hour French language lesson focuses on practical conversation, vocabulary and confidence in everyday situations. After lunch, the group visits the Louvre Museum for a guided or self-guided highlights trail, introducing major works and encouraging students to observe, discuss and complete short challenges linked to art and history.
Day 4 of 7Versailles
Palace of Versailles
The State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors open a window onto French monarchy, with formal gardens and an interactive challenge reinforcing art and architecture.
- State ApartmentsRoyal rooms of the French court
- Hall of MirrorsCelebrated mirrored gallery of the palace
- Versailles GardensTime exploring the formal landscaped grounds
- Team challenge or photographic taskInteractive activity during the palace visitCan be included
Learning focus: French History · Architecture · Art · European History
Travel by private coach to Versailles for a full-day visit, exploring the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors followed by time in the gardens. A light team challenge or photographic task can be included to keep the visit interactive while reinforcing themes of French monarchy, architecture, art and European history.
Day 5 of 7Paris
Montmartre & Pastry Workshop
Classroom French shifts into the streets of the artists' quarter, then into a kitchen where a classic pastry technique is learnt hands-on.
- French LessonThree-hour session on speaking practice and cultural themes
- Guided Walk in MontmartreSacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre and the artists' quarter
- Photo or Sketch ChallengeCreative task set during the Montmartre walk
- French Pastry WorkshopHands-on class learning a classic technique, then tasting
Learning focus: French Language · Cultural Studies · Art · Food Technology
French Lesson, Montmartre & Pastry Workshop
A second three-hour French lesson builds on the first with speaking practice and cultural themes. The group then continues to Montmartre for a guided walk around Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre and the artists' quarter, with a photo or sketch challenge, finishing with a hands-on French pastry workshop where students learn a classic technique and enjoy what they create.
Day 6 of 7Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris Day
Themed lands, parades and attractions offer a change of pace, with optional reflection tasks on branding, storytelling and the business of tourism.
- Disneyland ParisFull day of themed areas, attractions and entertainmentSelected attractions; agreed supervision arrangements
- Parades and entertainmentLive shows and parades across the park
- Reflection tasks on guest experienceBranding, storytelling and tourism study angleOptional educational angle
Learning focus: Tourism · Branding · Storytelling · Cultural Studies
- Attractions are selected and the day runs under agreed supervision arrangements.
- Educational reflection tasks are optional.
Disneyland Paris
A full day at Disneyland Paris provides a change of pace, with selected attractions, themed areas, parades and entertainment under agreed supervision arrangements. The day can include light reflection tasks on guest experience, branding, storytelling and tourism for an optional educational angle.
Day 7 of 7Paris
Trocadéro Views & Departure
A last panorama of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro, then Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d'Orsay or a campus visit before flying home.
- Trocadéro photo stopFinal panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower
- Musée d'OrsayImpressionist and post-Impressionist art collectionsDepending on flight timings; alternative academic visit possible
- Pre-arranged half-day school or university visitSuch as a Paris university campus experienceSubject to availability; alternative to Musée d'Orsay
Learning focus: French Language · Art History · Cultural Studies
- Programme for the day depends on flight timings; the academic visit option is subject to availability.
Trocadéro, Musée d'Orsay or Academic Visit & Departure
Begin with a Trocadéro photo stop and final views of the Eiffel Tower. Depending on flight timings, continue to the Musée d'Orsay for Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, or substitute a pre-arranged half-day school or university visit, such as a Paris university campus experience, subject to availability. Transfer by private coach to the airport for departure.

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What's included

Everything in the price

✓Six nights' 3-star accommodation with breakfast
✓Private coach and driver throughout
✓Airport transfers
✓Guides where required
✓Two three-hour French language lessons
✓Seine river cruise
✓Eiffel Tower entry
✓Louvre Museum visit
✓Palace of Versailles visit
✓Team treasure hunt
✓French pastry workshop
✓Disneyland Paris day

Booking terms & conditions

Upon confirmation of the booking, a 25% deposit is non-refundable.
Passport copies of all passengers are required within 10 days of confirming the booking.
Cancellation 90–61 days before departure: 50% of the total cost is charged.
Cancellation 60–31 days before departure: 75% of the total cost is charged.
Cancellation 30–1 day before departure: no refund is given.
Visa refusal or no appointment available: 25% non-refundable from the date of confirmation; 90–61 days 50%, 60–31 days 75%, 30–1 day 100% non-refundable.
If passenger numbers are reduced, rates are subject to revision.

Cultural awareness

Customs & norms in France

A little cultural fluency goes a long way — these are the habits your hosts will notice and appreciate.

Always open with "bonjour" before asking anything — skipping the greeting is considered rude.
Meals are unhurried and phones stay off the table.
Dress neatly for restaurants and churches; casual sportswear stands out.

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