School Language Trips to Paris
Bienvenue à Paris!
- Art
- Culture
- Christmas Markets
- Maths
- Science
School Language Trips to Paris are simply unforgettable. Behind the shadows of the Eiffel Tower lies a quintessentially French city, whose chic yet rustic lifestyle will steal your heart. Welcome to Paris, but not as you know it. On a school language trip to Paris, we’ll take you off the beaten track and into the cultural heart of the city, seeking out the tucked-away treasures – even within the big tourist areas.
A French language school trip to Paris will give you students the opportunity to practice their French while authentically engaging with the Parisian lifestyle. From ordering buttery croissants at a local boulangerie to speaking with locals in the Latin Quarter, every moment becomes a lesson in language and culture!
Thinking of planning a trip to the French capital for your School Language Tour? Then now is the time to get in touch. We’ll discuss your tour objectives and craft an unforgettable tour to Paris that’s based on furthering your students’ language skills and so much more!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Coach and Channel crossing to Paris
Arrive and explore the area on foot
Evening meal and view the Eiffel Tower
Day 2
Visit Ile de la Cite and the Latin Quarter
Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck
Bateaux Mouches River Cruise
Day 3
Visit Montmartre and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Coach and Channel crossing home
Arrive home
A typical quote is based on a 3 day, 2 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling in October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Half board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Optional Extras
- Language Tuition
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Paris
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
FlyView Paris
Palais de la Decouverte
Cite des Sciences et d...
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Montparnasse Tower
Chateau de Versailles
Musee Picasso
Musee de l'Orangerie
Musee d'Orsay
Monet's Gardens
Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Graffiti Street Art Tour
Bateaux Mouches River ...
Musee du Louvre
Centre Pompidou
Disneyland Paris®
Stade de France
Special Feature
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Popular places to stay in Paris
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Hotel Reseda Paris
Bagnolet
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HI Hostel Paris Yves Robert
Paris
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Ibis Issy les Moulineaux Val de Seine
Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Variety of ensuite rooms
- 24/7 reception
- Restaurant & bar
- 200 yards from shopping centre & metro station
- Wi-Fi
- Variety of ensuite rooms
- 24/7 reception
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant & bar
- Visit the nearby shopping centre
- Take the nearby metro station to the centre of Paris
- Enjoy a meal and drink at the onsite restaurant
- Located in central Paris
- Close to local transport
- Common room
- Pool table
- Wi-Fi
- Self-service restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Luggage Storage
- Lockers
- Bar on site
- Hire bikes from the hostel
- Watch TV in the common room
- Visit nearby shops and restaurants
- Explore nearby Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur
- 3 miles south west of Paris and close to the main attractions
- Twin and single bed rooms
- En-suite facilities
- Outdoor space with seating area
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space with seating area
- Restaurant and café on-site
- Vending machine for drinks
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Unwind in the outdoor space and seating area
- Grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or cafe
- Travel to central Paris for a day of sightseeing
Curriculum Information
Perfect for all ages and stages of secondary education
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Curricular Links
- Art & architecture
- Cinema
- Cultural heritage
- Education
- Food & drink
- Sport
- Technology
- Travel & tourism
- Youth culture
Cross Curricular Trips to Paris
The city of Paris is so rich and diverse that you can achieve much more than just a language trip. Paris is perfect for languages, science, art, maths and a general school cultural trip, which you can combine in a single trip to make a cross curricular adventure.
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Other Destinations
Because choice is what makes life interesting
Normandy
Like to infuse a little history in your language & cultural trips? Explore areas of interest in Normandy.
The Opal Coast
First time leading a trip? Younger students? The Opal Coast is the perfect close-to-home destination for French trips.
Real experiences
Why schools choose us
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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How will we get to Paris?
Your transport will be either by coach or flight – whichever suits you and your tailor-made itinerary. If you take coach, you’ll cross the channel at Dover & Calais.
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What is the best way to contact you?
Our office is open Monday to Friday 08:00-17:30. If you wish to make an enquiry about a new tour then please call 01332 347828, use our web enquiry form or email us at info@RayburnTours.com.
Whilst groups are out on tour, we do have an emergency number available 24/7 which is provided on all tailor-made itineraries. A member of our team will be on the line for assistance.
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Are you taking bookings right now and how far ahead should we plan?
Yes, we are absolutely taking bookings! Due to the bespoke nature of our trips, we always recommend you try planning at least a year ahead. We have already taken many bookings for next year and a good amount of groups are choosing to plan even further ahead for 2025/2026, giving them plenty of time to launch the trips to parents and students. Ultimately, the further you can plan ahead, the better.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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What should students pack for a language trip to Paris?
Here are some of the essentials that students should bring on a French language school trip (please note that some items are seasonal):
Travel documents:
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- GHIC card
Clothing:
- Socks
- Underwear
- Tshirts
- Shorts/trousers
- Waterproof coat
- Jumper
- Pyjamas
- Outfits for downtime/ evening meal
- Appropriate footwear
Personal care
- Toiletries- shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, sanitary products
- Medication
Environmental protection items
- SPF
- Hat/cap
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Woolly hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Thermal layers
Other
- Chargers for electrical devices
- Plug adapters
- Card games
- Book
- Portable gaming device
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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