School Trip Activities & Excursions - Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe
The famous arch in the Place Charles de Gaulle was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to celebrate his victories. The names of generals who commanded French troops during Napoleon's regime are engraved underneath.

Centre Pompidou
In 1969 French President Georges Pompidou launched the idea of creating a new cultural institution in Paris dedicated to modern art. Today the building still houses many fine examples of modern art including Matisse, Kadinsky, Miró and Picasso.

Montmartre
Montmartre is the highest point of the city that is primarily known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré Cœur on its summit. Many artists such as Dalí, Monet, Picasso and Vincent van Gogh had studios or worked around the community of Montmartre.

The Basilique Sacré-Cœur
This Roman Catholic Church and well known Parisian landmark was designed in the Romanesque-Byzantine architectural style and although the foundation stone was laid in 1875 it wasn’t officially opened for worship until 1919 due to WWI.

Eiffel Tower
This huge structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the world exhibition of 1889 and was once the tallest in the world. Today, crowds of people flock to experience the fantastic views from the top that can be reached by lift or steps.

Louvre Museum
The Louvre is located on the right bank of the Seine and is the national museum of France. Nearly 35,000 works of art are exhibited here, among them some world-famous pieces such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Goddess of Victory.

Panthéon
The Pantheon started life as a church commissioned by King Louis XV yet, after the French Revolution, it was used as a burial place for distinguished citizens such as: Emile Zola, Victor Hugo, Pierre and Marie Curie, Alexander Dumas and other French dignitaries.

Notre Dame Cathedral
Commissioned in 1160, by Bishop Maurice de Sully, this famous cathedral is still a working Roman Catholic place of worship. The unique look and intriguing architecture have been desecrated and restored over the years and the interior is absolutely stunning.

Luxembourg Gardens
The gardens have changed very little since they were created by Marie De Medicis in the early 17th century. The Medicis also built the adjoining Luxembourg Palace that today houses the French Senate. The gardens are an oasis from the busy city life.