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Paris French Language School Trips & Tours

With a broad range of cultural and educational visits on offer, a trip to Paris is ideal for groups to put target language skills into practise whilst enjoying this vibrant French city.  

With NST, we’ll provide you with an itinerary to match your groups learning requirements.  Plus, why not visit the world famous Disneyland® Paris during your school trip too! It’s little wonder that this fascinating city is such a popular choice for French language study tours

Sample itinerary

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

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Morning flight from Ireland Guided sightseeing tour of Paris Free time to explore and settle in
2 FlyView Paris Louvre Museum Seine River Cruise
3 Guided tour of Stade de France Visit Montmartre & Sacré Coeur Paris Montparnasse
4 Disneyland® Resort Paris Return flight to Ireland
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Morning Morning flight from Ireland
Afternoon Guided sightseeing tour of Paris
Evening Free time to explore and settle in
Morning FlyView Paris
Afternoon Louvre Museum
Evening Seine River Cruise
Morning Guided tour of Stade de France
Afternoon Visit Montmartre & Sacré Coeur
Evening Paris Montparnasse
Morning Disneyland® Resort Paris
Afternoon Return flight to Ireland
Evening

On-tour support

On-tour support includes... 

  • Services of a See Off Representative at your departure airport
  • Free Go Explore journal for every pupil
  • Services of an NST Paris City Representative

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices

Accommodation

Popular options in Paris


Top visits

Le Stade de France

As part of our Paris language school trips, take your students behind-the-scenes of France’s premier stadium. Take a tour, in French or English, of the players’ tunnel, changing rooms, security facilities, pitch and photo museum.

Eiffel Tower

Paris’ best-known monument has outstanding city views, which on a clear day can stretch for 42 miles. On a French language school trip to Paris, students can identify many of the capital’s iconic landmarks from its viewing platforms, such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and Sacré-Cœur.

Seine River Boat Cruise

An enjoyable river cruise along the Seine offers a relaxing and unique perspective on the iconic sights of Paris. As the boat glides past landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, students can learn about each one from the French (or English) commentary on their headsets.

Notre Dame Cathedral

After 5 years of restoration, this stunning cathedral is reopening its doors following the devastating fire in 2019. This stunning cathedral, like all medieval churches, was painted on the inside so a largely illiterate population could learn the Bible stories. The use of colour was meant to glorify God and breathe life into the scriptures. This stunning and imposing building is a must-see in Paris, particularly as the cathedral has witnessed many important ceremonies for Christianity and the history of nations.

Montmartre & Sacré Coeur

Montmartre provides an opportunity for students to practise their language skills with its many street stalls and street artists, shops and cafés. Once a meeting place for artists in the late 19th and early 20th century, your group can also view artists painting portraits and caricatures for the tourists and enjoy a spectacular view of Paris from the steps of the Sacré Coeur.

Fragonard Perfumery

Discover the art of French perfume-making with a free guided tour of the renowned Fragonard Perfumery, available in your choice of French or English. Students will explore the museum to learn about the history and techniques of fragrance production, from the extraction of raw materials to the creation of iconic scents.

Château Versailles

During a French language school trip to Paris, students can explore the spectacular Château de Versailles, one of the most famous royal palaces in the world and the site of numerous historic events, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Your group will have the chance to marvel at the opulent architecture, from the Hall of Mirrors to the lavish royal apartments, gaining insight into France’s royal history and the grandeur of 17th-century design.

Louvre Museum

Probably the most famous museum in the world and home to some of the finest collections of antiquities, sculpture and art. It is the ideal place for students to see the prominent role that art plays in French culture. The museum is also home to cafés and shops where students can practise language skills too. 

Centre Pompidou

Closing Summer 2025 until 2030

On Paris language school trips, take a guided tour of this world-famous art gallery, renowned not only for its impressive collection but also for its bold, modern French architecture. Outside, the lively square comes alive with street artists, musicians, and performers, offering students a vibrant taste of local culture. Just a short stroll away, the playful Stravinsky Fountain, with its colourful moving sculptures, adds an extra highlight to this dynamic and inspiring visit.

Guided Tour of Paris

A tailor-made coach tour of Paris that includes a dedicated French or English-speaking guide, who will help with pronunciation and knowledge of the many sights of Paris. One of our groups’ favourites is the evening tour of the Paris Illuminations. We can arrange walking tours too. 

Musée Gourmand du Chocolat - Choco Story

Take your students on a sweet journey through time at the Musée Gourmand du Chocolat, where they’ll discover chocolate’s rich 4,000-year history, from ancient civilisations to today’s global industry. Interactive exhibits and demonstrations reveal the evolution of chocolate-making techniques, showcasing everything from traditional tools to modern production methods.

Paris Montparnasse – Top of the City

This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. The viewpoint tables clearly mark the city’s many famous monuments. There are also a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills and enhance their knowledge of Paris, as well as downloadable quizzes in English and French. 

Cité des Sciences (Science City)

A fantastic addition to our Paris language school trips, the Cité des Sciences is France’s largest science museum and planetarium, offering 30,000m² of interactive exhibits that bring scientific discovery to life. Students can dive into a wide range of fascinating topics, from space exploration and robotics to human biology and environmental science.

Guided Food Market Visit

Exclusive to NST

Take a guided tour through one of the most famous food markets in Paris. Learn about how food is an integral part of French culture, visit a boulangerie for bread and a fromagerie to learn about cheese as well as organic fruit and vegetables.

Parisian Tours

Exclusive to NST

We can also offer fashion, architecture and art history tours in the city on a French language school trip to Paris.

Accord Language School Workshop

Awarded the prestigious French Foreign Language Quality Label, this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French. Sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris and are tailored to the group’s requirements. 

FIAP Language Workshops

Language tuition is available for groups staying at the FIAP Jean Monnet, offering tailored lessons that align with your students’ abilities and learning objectives. Led by experienced, highly qualified local teachers, these interactive sessions are designed to build confidence, enhance fluency, and strengthen overall language skills.

European Campus Sainte-Thérèse Language Workshops

Language tuition is available for groups staying at the European Campus Sainte-Thérèse. During these lively and fun workshops students learn a popular French song, work on vocabulary, grammar and spelling and leave with a certificate of attendance. All teachers are qualified and the course will be adapted to meet the requirements of your group.

Theatre in Paris - French play with English subtitles

Take a step inside a traditional Parisian theatre and spend an evening amongst the locals, at a French play with English subtitles. In the heart of Paris, see a play from one of a variety of genres; enjoy a classic love story, a modern French comedy or some musical theatre, all without missing a single word! From September 2018 - June 2019 groups can see Chicago Le Musical at Theatre Mogador.

Aquaboulevard Water Park

Aquaboulevard is one of Europe’s largest indoor aquatic parks, featuring a variety of exciting attractions, including wave pools, giant slides, jacuzzis, and lazy rivers, as well as outdoor beach areas during the summer months. With plenty of space and a wide range of leisure facilities, it’s the perfect spot for pupils to unwind and enjoy some recreational time after a busy schedule of educational visits on their Paris language school trip.

Disneyland® Paris

Both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park provide a great environment for your students to work together, bond as a group and challenge their personal boundaries on their school trip to Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland® Park 
Explore five themed lands filled with Disney classic stories: adrenalin packed thrill rides such as Big Thunder Mountain, Disney classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Dumbo the Flying Elephant and many opportunities to meet your favourite Disney characters. 

Walt Disney Studios® Park
Step through the Studio gates and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of movies, animation and television. Find out how Disney creates the magic and feel what it’s like to be star of stage and screen.

 

Parc Astérix

This typically French theme park is home to over 30 outside attractions, all based around the famous Astérix comic-strips. Parc Astérix is especially well known for its large variety of roller coasters, and incorporates rides and themes from historic ancient cultures such as the Romans and the Gauls. 

Parc Astérix also offers live shows and entertainment, animated figures, arts and crafts, reconstructions, a dolphin show, special effects, restaurants and shops. This is a great opportunity for students to interact at this French theme park.

French movie with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation's private screenings of French films with English subtitles, in a typical Parisian cinema, offers groups the opportunity to learn about French language, culture and style through one of the country's most well-renown arts! You can request movies relevant to the group's curriculum (subject to availability). If you want the perfect combination of entertainment and education, we look forward to seeing you at the cinema!

FlyView Paris

Imagine being able to fly — and experiencing Paris with a bird’s-eye view. FlyView is a unique experience in which visitors fly over Paris and its monuments in virtual reality, complete with real flight sensations. Fly high over the city’s rooftops to explore the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine and many other famous locations from a perspective you could only dream of... until now. You will see Paris from a totally unique perspective. Groups can also go behind the scenes in some of Paris' most famous historical buildings, and experience Notre-Dame before the destructive fire of 2019. 


Evening activites

  • Some hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings for a quiz or disco
  • Bowling

Educational resources

Free Go Explore journals
We understand that learning resources form an important part of a language tour. Our free Go Explore educational resources are a great tool for pupils to record their language experience and build their confidence when exploring another culture, language and location. 

With space to add information, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they’ve seen and learnt and space for relevant vocabulary our journals are useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation and is a valuable memento of time spent abroad.

 


Transport

We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
  • 24/7 support just a call away
  • Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
  • You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
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