Our ideas for a class trip to Paris
Our ideas for a class trip to Paris
Are you a teacher, school director or teaching assistant organizing a class trip to Paris ? Look no further: here’s a collection of fun and educational activities in Paris designed to inspire, surprise, and educate our future citizens.
1. Notre‑Dame: history your pupils will remember, and retell !
There she is standing tall, freshly rebuilt, and finally ready to welcome your class. Since reopening in 2025 after the fire, Notre‑Dame is no longer just a medieval postcard. She’s a survivor and she’s got a lot to say. About Gothic architecture, sure, but also about resilience, memory, and modern craftsmanship.
Your pupils probably heard about the fire on TV, in class, maybe even at dinner. Now, they get to walk into the story. And one day, pass it on.
Setting foot inside this cathedral is no small thing. You’re stepping on centuries. On stone that burned, cracked, and came back stronger. It’s a chance to feel history the kind that smokes, heals, and holds.
And above all, it’s a moment to ask : what do we do when the things we thought would last forever nearly vanish ?
2. Versailles: a must on any class trip to Paris
Yes, it’s a classic. And yes, it still deserves a spot on your itinerary. Because when it comes to French history, Versailles delivers like nowhere else.
From the Hall of Mirrors to the endless gardens, your pupils won’t just visit a palace ! They’ll step into a place where power was meant to shine (literally), and see how architecture can tell a story of control.
It’s the kind of place that sticks whether they’re into history, fountains, or simply counting chandeliers. And let’s be honest: no class trip to Paris feels complete without a detour through Versailles.
3. Les Canards de Paris : take your class on wheels and on water !
Between museum visits and cultural deep dives, your class might need a break. And we’ve got just the thing. The quirkiest, most unforgettable way to discover Paris with kids? That would obviously be us. On board our amphibious bus, your pupils won’t just learn they’ll laugh, shout, and hold on tight. Our guides know how to talk to children and youth, with a mix of funny facts, smart jokes, and zero boring bits.
And for the chaperones? A rare moment to breathe. Everyone’s seated, no one sneaks off at a red light, no headcounts every five minutes. The kids can chatter all they want until the big SPLASH into the Seine, when the only sound left is pure joy. Trust us, they’ll be talking about it long after you’re back home.
4. Louvre Museum: legendary for a reason
Let’s admit it ; it’s less fun than our amphibious bus. No splashes, no joking guide. But still… you can’t bring your class to Paris and skip the Mona Lisa.
Sure, it might sound a bit serious at first… But don’t underestimate them. Many have seen Lupin and heard about the mysterious Louvre heist in 2025 ! So, most are just plain curious. Then, why not ride that curiosity and use this class trip to Paris to show them what art can really do with a tour of the Louvre Museum ?
And of course it’s not just Mona Lisa. It’s the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, ancient mummies, massive canvases, royal ceilings… and more stories than any textbook could hope to hold.
Oh, and one more thing: admission is free for under-18s (just bring ID). Not bad for a place with 35,000 masterpieces.
5. Aquarium de Paris: a deep dive into a world they rarely see
It may not be what you picture when planning a class trip to Paris ; just 13,000 marine creatures swimming in the heart of the city, right across from the Eiffel Tower.
But here it is: tropical fish, star carps, sharks, and Europe’s largest jellyfish collection, all under one roof.
Aquarium de Paris is one of those places where even the talkers go quiet (for a minute or two). Self-guided or with a themed workshop, it’s a great way to explore a fragile, invisible world, one that quietly keeps our planet afloat.
6. Eiffel Tower: the big one they’ve been waiting for
Talking about the Aquarium de Paris, right by Trocadéro, we almost forgot the obvious: the Eiffel Tower! Let’s be honest: if you’ve brought your class all the way to Paris, they’re not leaving without seeing it.
This is the landmark. The one they’ve drawn, seen on postcards, stuck on pencil cases. And it usually ends up being their favourite memory. Unless you’ve booked a ride with us, Les Canards de Paris. Then good luck topping the splash !
If your group can handle stairs (and you’re not dragging strollers), skip the elevator and climb it. It’s cheaper, less crowded, and a brilliant way to burn off some of that first-day energy. Plus: they’ll have earned the view.
7. Take your class on a walking tour/lesson through Paris
They say Paris is an open-air museum sounds like brochure fluff, but walk a few blocks and you’ll see it’s true. It’s the perfect excuse to teach them an almost lost skill: how to look at what’s actually around them not just what’s happening on their screens.
Yes, it’s a brilliant way to get your class observing details, asking questions, and reading the city like a giant, living textbook.
Take your pick: stroll through Paris’ elegant covered passages, spot hidden gems in a street art tour, or follow a guide through mysteries and legends that will get even the quiet ones asking questions.
8. The Latin Quarter: Student soul of Paris
If your pupils see university as a place for textbooks and boring lectures bring them here. The Latin Quarter has been buzzing with student life, protests, philosophy, literature (and caffeine) since the Middle Ages.
Wander past bookstores, cafés, old stone facades and let them picture themselves in a few years notebook in hand, debating something deep over an overpriced espresso.
And yes, you can even visit the legendary Sorbonne itself. A guided tour takes you through one of the oldest universities in Europe, where some of the world’s greatest minds argued their way into the history books.
A stop that might just plant a few seeds…
So... what will they remember? The baguette? The splash? The walk up the Eiffel Tower? Who knows. But if they come back curious, wide-eyed, and suddenly full of opinions ; then Paris did its job.
