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Educational Trips to Paris: School Trip Ideas
Actualités - 26/10/2026
Educational Trips to Paris: School Trip Ideas Beyond the Eiffel Tower
Educational trips to Paris are about much more than the Eiffel Tower.
Between the museums, the monuments and the long days on foot, pupils also need space to breathe, observe and learn by doing. This guide gives teachers a ready-to-use 2-day school trip itinerary that pairs the best of Paris with a day of history in Seine-et-Marne and hands-on science at an immersive wildlife park, 20 minutes from Disneyland Paris.
In this guide: a 2-day itinerary · ideas by age group · 2026 and 2027 rates · practical tips for coaches and lunch · FAQ
Why plan an educational trip to Paris and its surroundings?
Teachers planning student trips to Paris usually start with the same list: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, a river cruise. These are great anchors, but several days in central Paris mean long walks, crowded queues and a stretched budget.
Adding a day just outside the city, in Seine-et-Marne, gives pupils something different: space to move, hands-on science and a break from the city. The area east of Paris is also easy to combine. Disneyland Paris, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Parrot World are all within roughly an hour of each other by coach, which keeps travel time low and teaching time high.
A 2-day school trip itinerary: Paris and Seine-et-Marne
This itinerary is a starting point. Adapt it to your year group, your learning objectives and your coach company's timings.
Day 1: Paris, culture and landmarks
- Morning: an iconic landmark such as the Eiffel Tower, followed by a walk through the surrounding area.
- Afternoon: a museum visit chosen to match your curriculum (art, history or languages), or a cruise on the Seine for an overview of the city.
- Evening: a short debrief using the questions your pupils prepared before leaving.
Day 2: Seine-et-Marne, history in the morning and science in the afternoon
- Morning: Vaux-le-Vicomte. This 17th-century château near Melun was built for Nicolas Fouquet, finance minister to Louis XIV. It is often described as a forerunner of Versailles and suits history, art history and French culture lessons. Check the château's opening days and its school offer before you book.
- Lunch: a covered picnic area is available at Parrot World if the weather turns.
- Afternoon: Parrot World. An immersive wildlife park in Crécy-la-Chapelle for the science part of the day.
Looking for a day close to Disneyland Paris?
If your group is already visiting the theme park, you can add a day away from the rides. Parrot World is about 20 minutes from Disneyland Paris and 40 minutes from Paris (Porte de Bercy), so it fits into a longer stay without a long transfer.
Our guide to things to do near Disneyland Paris has more ideas for families and groups, and you can also discover our zoos near Paris and our petting farm.
Why a wildlife park belongs on an educational trip
Parrot World is an immersive wildlife park designed around South American habitats.
- Watch: hundreds of parrots fly freely in a giant aviary, and pupils can observe jaguars, giant otters, capybaras and Humboldt penguins.
- Explore: two immersive trails, Amazonia Trek and Patagonia Trek, are followed at each class's own pace.
- Learn: an educational booklet is sent to the teacher before the visit, with content and observation prompts for each year group, from nursery to Year 13. It covers species adaptation, food chains, habitats and biodiversity, and links to the school curriculum in the UK and Ireland.
- A responsible park: Parrot World is also a sanctuary for abandoned parrots, a concrete starting point for lessons on animal welfare and conservation.
On request, a dedicated guide can lead a tour in English for an additional fee per pupil. Free activities, a mini-farm and an XXL playground are included in the self-guided visit.
School trip ideas by age group
Whatever the age of your class, the visit can be adapted. Here is how teachers usually use the day.
Nursery and Key Stage 1
Keep the day short. The mini-farm, the playground and spotting animals with the booklet's observation prompts are enough for a full day.
Key Stage 2
Focus on classification, habitats and food chains. Pupils observe how South American species are adapted to their environment, then sort what they see by group and diet. Back in class, the visit becomes a display or a short presentation. It fits science and geography at Key Stage 2.
Key Stage 3 and 4
Add a conservation angle: why parrots are abandoned, what a sanctuary does and how modern zoos contribute to biodiversity.
Post-16
Use the visit as a case study for biology, geography or environmental science coursework.
How much does a school trip to Paris cost?
The total cost of a school trip to Paris depends on transport and accommodation, which vary a lot. For the Parrot World day, group rates apply from 15 paying visitors. The cards below show the 2027 rates for a self-guided visit or a guided tour in English, with 2026 rates for reference.
For example, a class of 30 pupils aged 3 to 11 with 3 adults would pay about €441 in 2027 (30 x €13.50, plus two paying adults at €18). This is an estimate: our sales team confirms the final quote. See all our school trip details and rates.
€13.50
per child aged 3 to 11, self-guided visit
(2026: €11.50)
€18
per adult from age 12, self-guided visit
(2026: €16)
Free
for children under 3, plus 1 adult for every 20 paying visitors
€25.50
per child, guided tour in English (entry included)
(2026: €23.50)
€30
per adult, guided tour in English (entry included)
(2026: €28)
15+
paying visitors to benefit from our school and group rates
Practical tips for teachers planning a school trip
- Coaches: free parking, with spaces reserved for coaches.
- Lunch: a covered picnic area is available in the park, useful in rain or extreme heat. Catering options for school groups are also available.
- Facilities: drinking water is available in the restrooms for refilling bottles, and there are shaded areas for hot days.
- Weather: part of the visit is outdoors, so ask pupils to bring clothing suited to the forecast.
- Getting there: about 40 minutes from Paris (Porte de Bercy) via the A4, exit 16 "Coulommiers - Crécy - Esbly". See how to get to Parrot World.
- Booking: send your preferred dates and group size to commercial@parrotworld.fr. Book early if you are planning for 2027.
Plan your educational trip to Paris with Parrot World
Send us your preferred dates and group size, and our team will prepare your quote and your educational booklet.
Educational trips to Paris: frequently asked questions
What are the best educational trips to Paris for schools?
Most groups combine iconic landmarks and museums in Paris with a day outside the city, such as a historic château or a wildlife park, so that pupils get culture, history and science in one trip.
Can we combine Vaux-le-Vicomte and Parrot World in one day?
In principle, yes. Both are in Seine-et-Marne, roughly an hour apart by road. Plan the château in the morning and the park in the afternoon, and confirm timings with your coach company and the château's school offer.
Is Parrot World suitable for primary school trips?
Yes. The route is self-guided, the educational booklet is adapted to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and pupils enjoy the mini-farm and the playground.
How far is Parrot World from Disneyland Paris?
About 20 minutes by road, and about 40 minutes from Paris (Porte de Bercy).
Is there a guide in English?
On request, a dedicated guide can lead a guided tour in English for an additional fee per pupil.
How do we book a school trip to Parrot World?
Email commercial@parrotworld.fr with your preferred dates and group size. You can also read our school trip page.