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Paris & Disneyland
Paris, the capital of France, is considered by many to also be the cultural capital of Europe. With 11 million inhabitants, Paris is a bustling and vibrant city full of places of interest and attractions. This city of world importance has many places that your students will find both stimulating and expose them to French culture. Along with a walking tour of the city with our knowledgably guide, tours to Paris can include visits to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, or any other sight or activity within the city.
Want to add Disneyland into the tour? No Problem. Our Paris with Disneyland day out is one of our most popular tours. Groups will enjoy entry to both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studio Parks and experience the magic of Disney firsthand for an entire day. Our expertise in tours to this location has allowed us to build relationships with quality hotels, restaurants, and places of interest. That is why we can offer you the best value for money tours in the UK with the safety and trust you expect.
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Day 1 | Departure from school in time for 2:00 ferry from Dover or 2:20 Eurotunnel shuttle from Folkestone. |
Day 2 | Group arrives in France at approx. 4:00 a.m. local time and travel to outskirts of Paris for one hour breakfast stop and to freshen up before travelling onwards to the centre of Paris for 9:00 a.m. approx.. Group spends entire day in Paris starting with walking tour along the River Seine and a visit to the Champs Elysees heading towards The Louvre Museum. |
Day 3 | Group after breakfast, check-out of hotel and travels to Disneyland Paris Resorts for opening of the park at approx. 10:00 A.M. and spends the entire day before departing from the park before closing. Group travels to port of Calais for return journey back to England. |
Day 4 | Group arrives back in England at their school in morning hours. |
Sights & places of interest in Paris
– Located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most well known structures in the world.– It is named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the project.
– The Eiffel Tower is 320 metres (1050 feet) in height.
– The Eiffel Tower is made of iron and weighs around 10000 tonnes.
– Eiffel Tower has had over 250 million visitors since its opening.
– Visitors can climb up stairs to the first two levels or take a lift which also has access to the third and highest level.
The Seinne River is the main waterway in Paris and flows through it into the English Channel. It offers an ideal opportunity to see the many sights of Paris. Pass under many of the 37 bridges within Paris and the see what inspired many French artists with the city’s beauty.
TheLouvre Museum or The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world as well as a historical monument. This central Paris landmark has some 35,000 objects over 60,600 square meters. It is so large, in fact, that seeing every objectonly a few seconds would take you 3 months. Of course, the main exhibits are daVinci’s Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, as well as works from Italian masters such as Raphael and Michelangelo among others. This is a must see for any aspiring artist and students across all key stages.
The Palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV, which was in built in its current state in the 17th century offers exceptional opportunities for your students to view the magnificent architecture and stunning interior design. Furthermore, the palace offers truly amazing 250-acre gardens which will leave you and your class speechless. The Palace itself houses within its rooms impressive paintings and murals which will astonish all who visit.
The Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile is located at the western end of the Champs- Élysées. It honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Beneath its vault is The Tomb of the Unkown Soldier from World War I. The monument stands 50 metres tall and the top can be accessed by visitors.
As one of the most well-known church buildings in the world, Notre Dame de Paris was the home of many of France’s historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon and Josephine and the canonization of Joan of Arc. It is the finest example of French Gothic architecture and houses some of Catholicism’s most important relics such as Crown of Thorns and one of the Holy Nails.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, or more commonly called Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a popular landmark on the highest point in the city which offers breath-taking views of the city. Constructed from 1875-1914, it is a double monument,political and cultural, and located in the most rebellious neighbourhood Montmartre.
Arguably one of the world’s most famous streets, the Avenue des Champs Élysées was originally fields and market gardens until 1616 when it was transofrmed into an avenue of trees under the wishes of the French Queen Marie de’ Medici. Today, its streets are lined with luxurious shops and plenty of cafes and bistros.
Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris and historically signifcant in the city. It is here that the guillotine stood during the French Revolution and many historical French figures met their fate including Queen Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI and others.
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Paris & Disneyland Tour is suitable for
School Types:
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School Subjects:
Art & Design Business Studies Drama & Performance Arts Food Technology French Language General / Cultural Geography History Media & Fim Studies Music Psychology & Sociology Religous Studies Science
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