France is a bucket destination for many people. Paris is recognized as one of the most beautiful, historic cities in Europe. Your students will love a trip to this global center of art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Student travel to France gets them the most bang for their buck! Here are six of the most popular attractions that you can’t miss while you’re there:
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is a Roman Catholic church. It’s one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. This beautiful structure offers everything from an up-close look at its stunning architecture to insights into the history of the building and of the city of Paris itself.
Once you’ve tackled the 300 steps up to the dome, you’ll find one of the most breathtaking views of Paris. From its location at the summit of the butte Montmartre, you’ll have a stunning view of the entire city.
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Located 20 miles east of Paris, the European version of this renowned theme park offers something special for you and your students. It’s a chance to relax and have a good time, after soaking up the culture of Paris.
Experience the Disney magic as you experience the more than 50 awesome attractions, including famous rides, amazing live shows, and exciting parades. There really is something for everyone at Disneyland Paris!
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris, referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral. Built between 1163 and 1245, it’s one of the oldest gothic cathedrals in the world. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, Notre-Dame in English means ‘Our Lady.’
This popular landmark is the symbolic heart of the city. You and your students will be fascinated by the impressive details of the architecture, including the flying buttresses, gargoyles, and rose windows, as you explore this beautiful cathedral.
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The Louvre
Originally built as a castle in the late 12th to 13th century, the Louvre is the world’s largest art museum and a historical monument in itself. Its exhibits include sculptures, objets d’art, paintings, drawings, and archaeological finds. Your art- and history-loving students will enjoy working their way around the more than 380,000 displays and 35,000 works of art housed in this impressive structure.
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Champs-Élysées
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris is known as the world’s most beautiful avenue for good reason. Aside from being home to some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, many of Paris’s important monuments and moments in history can be found in this glamorous place. Whether your students enjoy beautiful architecture, history, culture, or shopping, they’ll love spending time in this exciting, unique place.
Eiffel Tower
Student travel to France would not be complete without a visit to the iconic Tour Eiffel. Built for the World’s Fair of 1889, this famous site was originally meant to be a temporary structure. However, it has become a globally recognized symbol of the city and of France itself.
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You and your students can travel through the tower’s levels to the top, a dizzying 276 meters above the ground. Here, you’ll find an astonishing panorama that extends 40 miles on a clear day, and includes the landmarks that you have either visited or have yet to see during your stay in Paris.
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