School Trips to France
School trips to France offer pupils lots to see and do, whatever the season. You can go skiing in the Alps in the winter; enjoy the stunning beaches in the South in the summer; and appreciate the magnificent Chateaux in Loire Valley or Bordeaux all year-round. Your pupils can improve and develop their language skills whilst taking part in fun outdoor activities as well as advancing other academic studies, such as history and cultural studies.
So what makes France a great school trip destination?
France is right on our doorstep. The Eurotunnel and ferries have made taking a school group to France an easy task.
Please find our chosen educational tours to France below for you to choose from. Some fantastic examples of great historic sites and landmarks your class can visit are: The Palace of Versailles, the Somme Battlefields, the Eiffel Tower, and Agincourt Battlefield. France's history is so vast that you can find something relevant to your Key Stage 3 group's national curriculum French topics.
Language School Trips France
French remains the most popular MFL language taught at KS3 so secondary school trips to France are a great way to give your students confidence and a chance to speak the language in day to day conversations. We feature a range of experienced companies offering French language trips and cultural excursions to this fascinating country.
Normandy - Trips to Northern France & Normandy
Paris - City trips to the French capital
WW1 Battlefields
Location: Belgium, France, Europe, NormandySubjects: English, History, Religious Education, Citizenship, World War
Adaptable Travel will help you create a fantastic learning experience on your bespoke WW1 Battlefields school trip to Ypres and Somme. We offer our ‘Project Battlefields’ student and teacher resources, qualified guides who we hand-pick and more.
WW1 Battlefields
First World War Battlefields Tour with Equity
Belgium, France
History, Cultural, World War
Help your students understand the devastating conflicts of the past through WWI battlefield tours. Visit the cemeteries and monuments in France and Belgium as well as trenches and museums that bring this subject to life.
Medics, Vets & Padres-Ypres & The Somme Battlefields
Europe, Belgium, France, Germany
History, World War
Embark on an immersive journey through Ypres & The Somme Battlefields, focusing on the vital roles of medics, vets, & padres during WWI. Explore historic sites, preserved trenches, & memorials while uncovering the profound stories of those who served
Combined Languages-Strasbourg & Black Forest Tours
Europe, France, Germany
Citizenship, Cultural, Languages
Explore language and culture on the Rondo Travel Strasbourg & Black Forest Tour, blending French and German seamlessly. Visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg and the Cuckoo Clock factory in Titisee for a unique, enriching experience.
Maths & Science Trip to Paris with Equity
France
Maths, Science, Design Technology, Computing, Languages
Paris is a perfect destination for a Maths and Science Trip. The Cite des Sciences is the biggest science museum in Europe, filled with great exhibits and displays. there's also Disneyland Paris nearby where students can explore speed and distance.
WW1 Battlefields
Belgium, France, Europe, Normandy
English, History, Religious Education, Citizenship, World War
Adaptable Travel will help you create a fantastic learning experience on your bespoke WW1 Battlefields school trip to Ypres and Somme. We offer our ‘Project Battlefields’ student and teacher resources, qualified guides who we hand-pick and more.
Paris, Disney and beyond
Europe, France
Art, Cultural, History, Languages, Media Studies
Explore iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. Cruise down the Seine, soak in the beauty of Notre Dame, and wander the Champs-Élysées. Finish off the trip with an adventure of a lifetime at Disneyland Paris.
Art and history trip to Europe
Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Europe
English, History, Geography, Geology, Religious Education, Cultural, Art, World War
Organise a history and art educational tour through Europe.
An educational immersion in culture, history, arts and languages across several European cities.
Battlefields and Ypres Excursion
Europe, Belgium, France
History, World War
A battlefield school trip is an immersive and educational experience that can bring history to life for students. Visit the grounds of pivotal battles, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the causes, consequences, and human cost of war.
Somme-Lest We Forget 1
Europe, Belgium, France, Germany
History, World War
Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. The Somme are offers some great visits – the Lochnagar Crater where discoveries are still being made, Thiepval and the trenches at Beaumont Hamel where students get a feel for trench life.
Music Trips with Equity
Channel Islands, Belgium, France, USA
Music
Take your music group overseas, take part in rehearsals and workshops, and perform in front of international crowds across Europe or the USA. At Equity, we offer music tours to inspiring destinations such as Lake Garda, Salzburg, Jersey and New York.
Krakow Battlefield and History
Europe, France, Germany, Poland
History, World War
Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. Our Krakow tours are one of the most thought provoking tours students will probably ever do. The impact of being in Auschwitz can affect people in many different ways………………..
Women on the Western Front-Ypres & The Somme
Europe, Belgium, France, Germany
Activities, Archaeology, Architecture, Cultural, History, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Religious Education, World War
Discover the untold stories of pioneering women on the Western Front with our immersive tours to Ypres and The Somme. Aligned with curriculum standards, this unique experience brings history to life, highlighting the brave women who shaped WWI.
Normandy-Battlefield and History
Europe, France, Normandy
History, World War
Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. View the landing beaches from the view point at Point du Hoc and see how difficult it would have been to knock out the guns…… the whole area is full of interactive and immersive visits….
Normandy trips with Equity
France
History, Languages, World War
Normandy is a great destination for a school tour offering options for Food Tech, Languages, and History students. subjects include the Norman Conquest, the Hundred Years War, both World Wars, the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry.
French Language & Culture School Trips with Equity
France
Languages, Cultural
Equity’s fantastic French Language and Culture trips allow students to practice everyday conversation with native speakers, boosting confidence and improving skills. With various destinations and cultures across France, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Art & Design Overseas Trips with Equity
France, Italy, Spain, USA
Design Technology, Art
With 11 different beautiful cities to choose from, you can inspire your Art & Design students with a range of options including world-famous galleries and museums, contemporary exhibitions, unique architecture and thought-provoking spaces.
Adventure School Trip to Morzine, French Alps
France
Expedition, Geography, Fieldstudies, Languages, Activities, Sports Tours, Travel Tourism
Morzine is quite simply a haven for adventure-fuelled school trips. The transport & infrastructure make it so easy to access stunning mountains, lakes & rivers. It's as if nature has created a playground just for us - come and see for yourself.
Chateau du Broutel
France, Normandy
Languages, Cultural, Activities, World War
The Chateau du Broutel is a stunning early eighteenth century French chateau in the northern French region of Somme. School groups can choose from five educational courses, mixing on site outdoor pursuits with French learning experiences.
School Maths Trip
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Europe, USA, North America
Maths
We use maths every day of our life, but to inspire your students to want to know more, discover maths trip ideas to cities in Europe and beyond, and find out how we can tailor make the perfect mathematics based study tour for your school group.
Paris School Trips
Paris like any big city, contains myriad options for KS3 school visits; museums, art galleries theme parks and more. There are some great opportunities to offer cross curricular trips, combining French language with subjects such as business, arts and history. If you have never taken your school group to Paris before, you are missing out. This city has everything you could possible want for a successful educational visit. Have a read through some of the study tours below and then put a school trip to Paris at the top of your agenda.
If you live in the south of England, you are probably closer to France than to many parts of mid and northern England. This, together with French being the main language taught in schools, makes France an appealing destination for your annual MFL school trip. KS4 School trips to Paris are especially easy, especially if your school is in the south, as the capital is just a short drive from the ferry ports of Northern France. Other easily accessible locations are ideally suited for human and physical geography trips, and of course sites of huge historic interest relating to the battles of both World Wars.
If you are researching your school trips to Paris, bookmark this page and click through for full descriptions of a wide range of high quality school tours and visits.
Paris School Trips
There are so many memorising monuments, museums and landmarks for you to choose from in this one magnificent City. Pupils can marvel at the architectural sites of the Eiffel Tower, the Notre-Dame, the Sacré-Cœur and the Arc de Triomphe, all in one day. Moreover, your pupils can become creatively inspired as they can admire the works of many of the artistic greats in The Louvre Museum. Paris is a wonderful location for KS3 French language school trips!
School Trips to Normandy
Normandy has the perfect combination of a rich heritage with beautiful beaches. One can still feel the presence of the Normans who dominated this area many years ago. Students on a school trip to France can visit the remarkable abbey of Mont St. Michel, the Cathedrals of Rouen and Coutances, and see first-hand the Bayeux Tapestry, all which will bring to life the great legacy of the Normans which your pupils have studied in the classroom.
French language trips
French is a world language, with 200 million people speaking French on five different continents. Consequently, the students on a French language trip will benefit from improving their linguistic skills beyond the classroom. French is the second most widely learned language after English. Therefore, learning French to a reasonable level will give the students an advantage over others when they enter the job market or apply for higher education.
French Alps
Skiing or snowboarding in the Alps enables students to improve their French language skills as well as learn a new skill, take part in a physical activity, and develop their social skills and relationships with their peers. It is great exercise, which every child can enjoy.