The ultimate school trip to Paris: accommodation, transport and highlights
Monika Ebner
Paris offers numerous options for school trips, including comfortable accommodation, easy transport and a wide range of programs. We have evaluated 5 accommodations, transport options, programs for 5 days and restaurants for groups according to our own criteria and compiled a clear guide for teachers planning a school trip to Paris
Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and does NOT contain paid advertising!
Monika Ebner
Table of content
5-Day itinerary suggestion
Day 1
Eiffel Tower
Visit the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy the stunning views of Paris.
- Price:
- adults: €25, children: €12.50
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Phone:
- +33 892 70 12 39
- Website:
- Open link
Louvre Museum
Explore the world-renowned Louvre Museum and its vast art collection.
- Price:
- adults: €17, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +33 1 40 20 50 50
- Website:
- Open link
Day 2
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral and admire its Gothic architecture.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 8:00 AM - 6:45 PM
- Phone:
- +33 1 42 34 56 10
- Website:
- Open link
Sainte-Chapelle
Marvel at the stunning stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle.
- Price:
- adults: €10, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Phone:
- +33 1 53 40 60 80
- Website:
- Open link
Day 3
Musée d'Orsay
Explore the Musée d'Orsay, home to an extensive collection of impressionist art.
- Price:
- adults: €14, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +33 1 40 49 48 14
- Website:
- Open link
Montmartre
Wander through the charming streets of Montmartre and visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 4
Champs-Élysées
Stroll down the famous Champs-Élysées and visit the Arc de Triomphe.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Seine River and see Paris from the water.
- Price:
- adults: €15, children: €8
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Phone:
- +33 1 42 25 96 10
- Website:
- Open link
Day 5
Palace of Versailles
Take a day trip to the Palace of Versailles and explore its opulent rooms and gardens.
- Price:
- adults: €18, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Phone:
- +33 1 30 83 78 00
- Website:
- Open link
Luxembourg Gardens
Relax in the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens and visit the Luxembourg Palace.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Accommodations for school trips
1. 3Ducks hostel & BAR Eiffel Tower
Hotel rooms 20 total (100 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 4.6 km to city centre
- 0.2 km to public transport
- 17.0 km to airport
- 2.0 km to highway
Rating Great (8.2/10p.) 14913 reviewsPrice category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:2. ibis Paris Nation Davout
Hotel rooms 63 total Benefits for classes - Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 7.8 km to city centre
Rating Appealing (6.5/10p.) 819 reviewsPrice category €€€ (around €50 - €75/night)
Receive a concrete offer:3. hotelF1 Paris Porte de Châtillon
Hotel rooms 321 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
Location - 9.3 km to city centre
- 0.7 km to public transport
- 10.9 km to airport
Rating Very good (7.1/10p.) 2061 reviewsPrice category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
Receive a concrete offer:4. Campanile Paris 14 - Maine Montparnasse
Hotel rooms 91 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 8.6 km to city centre
- 0.4 km to public transport
- 12.0 km to airport
Rating Great (8/10p.) 900 reviewsPrice category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:5. ibis Styles Paris Nation Porte de Montreuil
Hotel rooms 60 total (90 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 6.0 km to city centre
- 0.2 km to public transport
- 14.4 km to airport
Free places Every 21. person stays free of charge Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
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Arrival by train
Direct high-speed train from Lyon to Paris.
- Duration:
- 2h 00m
- Operator:
- SNCF
Direct high-speed train from Marseille to Paris.
- Duration:
- 3h 15m
- Operator:
- SNCF
Direct high-speed train from Nice to Paris.
- Duration:
- 5h 45m
- Operator:
- SNCF
Direct high-speed train from Bordeaux to Paris.
- Duration:
- 2h 10m
- Operator:
- SNCF
Direct high-speed train from Strasbourg to Paris.
- Duration:
- 1h 50m
- Operator:
- SNCF
Restaurants for school trips
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
Famous for its steak frites, this restaurant is perfect for groups.
- Price class:
- $$$
Chez Janou
Cozy French bistro with a warm atmosphere and classic dishes.
- Price class:
- $$
L'As du Fallafel
Popular spot in the Marais district serving delicious falafel.
- Price class:
- $
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Destinations for group travel
- Bodenmais (5 housings)
- Lower Bavaria (244 housings)
- Lille (37 housings)
- Kaunertal (6 housings)
- Constituency of Altmark (24 housings)
- Saxony-Anhalt (220 housings)
- Chemnitz (16 housings)
- Mannheim (24 housings)
- Prague (136 housings)
- Aberdeen (34 housings)
- Grindelwald (20 housings)
- Verona (24 housings)