Business Studies & Politics in Strasbourg School Trip
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Strasbourg, Alsace and the surrounding area, which also extends into Germany, offers a wide range of possibilities for school trips. Ideal as a cross-curricular destination the city and the region can also offer learning opportunities for history and language studies where both French and German can be practiced on the same trip.Accessible by coach or plane visits may include a guided visit to the European Quarter, a visit to the Alsace Monument and Le Struthof concentration camp, a river cruise or Europa Theme Park, according to season.
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Example Itineraries for our 2027 trips
Day 1: The group will arrive in Frankfurt in the morning, where they will meet their coach and depart for Hockenheim. At the Formula 1 race track, students will have the opportunity to explore the pit lane, paddock, and podium, gaining insight into the economics of motorsport, sponsorship, and branding on a global scale. In the afternoon, they will continue their journey to Strasbourg, crossing the border and settling into their accommodation, with an introduction to Strasbourg's significance in European politics and business.
Day 2: The day begins with a walking tour of Strasbourg, focusing on the European Quarter, where students will visit key institutions such as the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights, learning about their roles in shaping European and international policy. In the afternoon, the group will visit the wonderfully named Munster's House of Cheese to observe traditional cheese-making skills, discussing how boutique products contribute to regional branding and small business success in a modern market.
Day 3: The final day starts with a visit to the Council of Europe to understand its role in promoting human rights and democracy. This can include a possible tour of the Parliamentary Assembly chamber. Following this, students will enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Ill River, exploring the waterways used for trade and urban development. In the afternoon, they will visit the Strasbourg Chocolate Museum to explore the history of chocolate production, learn about supply chains and global trade, and sample various chocolates before returning to the UK.
Day 2: The day begins with a walking tour of Strasbourg, focusing on the European Quarter, where students will visit key institutions such as the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights, learning about their roles in shaping European and international policy. In the afternoon, the group will visit the wonderfully named Munster's House of Cheese to observe traditional cheese-making skills, discussing how boutique products contribute to regional branding and small business success in a modern market.
Day 3: The final day starts with a visit to the Council of Europe to understand its role in promoting human rights and democracy. This can include a possible tour of the Parliamentary Assembly chamber. Following this, students will enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Ill River, exploring the waterways used for trade and urban development. In the afternoon, they will visit the Strasbourg Chocolate Museum to explore the history of chocolate production, learn about supply chains and global trade, and sample various chocolates before returning to the UK.
What size groups do we cater for?
10+
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Yes, if we are made aware of them at the time of enquiry
Who are PlanMySchoolTrip?
Many people visit to learn about the European Institutions, but Strasbourg, Alsace and the surrounding area offers so much more! As home to the European Parliament, Strasbourg is at the heart of Europe: an attractive and medieval city sure to impress.
Designed and inspiring learning experiences for our groups, be they large or small in number, together a the personal service, professional and flexible style from the first enquiry to the groups return.
Our itineraries are bespoke and tailored to an individual group; nothing is "off the shelf" although some follow common themes. As such your itinerary is as individual to you as it is to us and we are happy to try to accommodate all requirements.
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