STEM trip to Paris

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Visits to suit all ages

Paris is an amazing destination for a STEM tour with a vast selection of engaging visits, not to mention La Cité des Sciences et de l’industrie with its 5 floors of exhibitions promoting science and science culture.

We have selected some of the best sites to inspire 11-14-year olds’ interest in a range of topics, from space, to radiology to the human brain. Visits can be adapted to suit all ages.

The French capital is a magnificent city for school travel groups to experience in free time.

Sample itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and enjoy a Seine river cruise to admire the city from different perspectives.

Day 2

Spend an exhilarating morning defying gravity by flying at iFly Paris while taking part in a STEM experience in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel. In the afternoon learn about an inspiring female physicist at the Musée Curie. Enjoy a panoramic view of Paris from Montparnasse Tower. (Subject to refurbishment in 2021).

Day 3

Explore the hybrid of workshops and shows that Europe’s biggest science museum La Cité des Sciences et de l’industrie has to offer. Everything from robots to spies to genes! Climb into different aircrafts and dress up as an astronaut at the Air and Space Museum. Free time for shopping.

Day 4

Full day at Disneyland® Resort Paris before departing for journey home.

Visits

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.

iFly combines indoor skydiving with an immersive, educational STEM programme.

Historical museum focused on radiological research on the site of Marie Curie’s laboratory.

Exhibitions include new technologies and mathematics, energy, environment and astronomy, and human adventure. Its planetarium is a highlight.

A variety of activities which can be adapted to suit different levels, including Planète Pilote, Simu Pilote and Boarding Pass.

The aim of this museum is to ‘bring science to life in the centre of Paris’ by focusing on hands-on experiments and spectacular demonstrations.

A unique experience in which visitors fly over Paris and its monuments in virtual reality, complete with real flight sensations and an incredible view of the city.

An interactive science museum with over 20 workshops on a range of topics.

Paris has one of the world’s most remarkable sewer networks and a section with exhibits underneath the city. (Temporarily closed for renovation).

Extend your visit to Paris with a trip 3 hours south to a theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

We offer a choice of high-quality youth hostels and 2 and 3-star hotels in Paris.

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FAQs

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The most pleasant time of year to come to Europe is between May and September; you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

Once your student travel tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your specific requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. During the process, we will also ask you to provide accurate student and teacher name, passport and dietary requirement details where appropriate.

We offer you all the advice and support you require - every step of the way. Rest assured; we organise everything.