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 ITS International Travel for Schools Visit us at www.itsedu.net !  PARIS, FRANCE Cultural Trip The grandness of the City of Lights   Day 1 Arrival in PARIS & Paris Story   Morning: Meet your ITS Tour Leader at CDG International Airport , private bus transfer to your hotel and check-in (or baggage drop-off).  Afternoon: Paris Story  ’: a 45-minute documentary on the real history of the French capital. Evening: Dinner at typical Restaurant Flam’s located on the Parisian Grands Boulevards and early bedtime to recover from jetlag. Day 2 Eiffel Tower, Boat cruise & Notre-Dame de Paris Morning: Eiffel Tower : climb the Tower and enjoy Paris’ worldwide known landmark.   Afternoon: Boat cruise: relax and admire the monuments during the 1-hour loop on the river Seine. Notre-Dame de Paris: enter the cathedral, a gothic masterpiece famous after French novelist Victor Hugo’s Quasimodo. If time, go for a walk around and discover the ‘ Quartier Latin  ’ district. Evening: Dinner at a French Crêperie on the Rive Gauche district. Day 3 Louvre Museum & Shopping Morning: Musée du Louvre: this huge museum houses the enigmatic Mona Lisa among the best works of art from all over the world   specific guide of the museum upon request and if available.  Afternoon: Walk around through the Jardins des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde, la Madeleine and Place Vendôme  famous for its expensive jewelry stores. Shopping: retail therapy at the French fashion mall Galeries Lafayette.  Evening: Dinner in the electric atmosphere of the Hard Rock Caf é Paris. Day 4 Science Museum & Old Age Home or French School Morning: Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie : attractions combining science, exhibitions and leisure   Explora and 3D movie at La Géode.   Afternoon: Old Age Home  Résidence Brune: come and bring humor into the elderly lives. Or  French School: exchange with the local students.  Evening: Dinner at Indian Restaurant Rani Mahal . Day 5 Disneyland Paris or Parc Astérix Full Day: Disneyland Paris: use the Fast Pass System to enjoy the rides and special attractions of the amusement park  Space Mountain is a favorite. Or  Parc Astérix: the only place in the world, where the Gaulish Spirit reigns  don t be afraid of getting wet!  Evening: Dinner at the King Ludwig  s Castle Restaurant inside the Disney Village  or back in Paris if your choice is the Parc Ast érix .

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ITS  – International Travel for Schools

Visit us at www.itsedu.net ! 

PARIS, FRANCE Cultural Trip – The grandness of the ‘City of Lights ’ 

Day 1 – Arrival in PARIS & ‘Paris Story ’ 

Morning: Meet your ITS Tour Leader at CDG International Airport , private bustransfer to your hotel and check-in (or baggage drop-off).

 Afternoon: ‘Paris Story ’: a 45-minute documentary on the real history of theFrench capital.

Evening: Dinner at typical Restaurant Flam’s located on the Parisian GrandsBoulevards and early bedtime to recover from jetlag.

Day 2 – Eiffel Tower, Boat cruise & Notre-Dame de Paris

Morning: Eiffel Tower : climb the Tower and enjoy Paris’ worldwide knownlandmark. 

 Afternoon: Boat cruise: relax and admire the monuments during the 1-hour loop on the river Seine.Notre-Dame de Paris: enter the cathedral, a gothic masterpiecefamous after French novelist Victor Hugo’s Quasimodo.If time, go for a walk around and discover the ‘ Quart ier Latin ’ district. 

Evening: Dinner at a French Crêperie on the Rive Gauche district.

Day 3 – Louvre Museum & Shopping

Morning: Musée du Louvre: this huge museum houses the enigmatic MonaLisa among the best works of art from all over the world  –  specific 

guide of the museum upon request and if available. 

 Afternoon: Walk around through the Jardins des Tuileries, Place de laConcorde, la Madeleine and Place Vendôme   – famous for its

expensive jewelry stores.Shopping: retail therapy at the French fashion mall GaleriesLafayette. 

Evening: Dinner in the electric atmosphere of the Hard Rock Caf é Paris.

Day 4 – Science Museum & Old Age Home or French School

Morning: Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie: attractions combiningscience, exhibitions and leisure – Explora and 3D movie at La Géode. 

 Afternoon: Old Age Home  – Résidence Brune: come and bring humor intothe elderly lives.

Or   French School: exchange with the local students. 

Evening: Dinner at Indian Restaurant Rani Mahal .

Day 5 – Disneyland Paris or Parc Astérix

Full Day: Disneyland Paris: use the Fast Pass System to enjoy the rides andspecial attractions of the amusement park  – Space Mountain is afavorite.

Or   Parc Astérix: the only place in the world, where the Gaulish Spirit reigns  – don’ t be afraid of getting wet!  

Evening: Dinner at the King Ludwig ’ s Castle Restaurant  inside the DisneyVillage – or back in Paris if your choice is the Parc Ast érix .

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Day 6 – Versailles Palace & National Modern Art Museum

Morning: Château de Versailles: the construction project was about tobegin on 6 May 1682, when this stunning castle officially becamethe seat of the government. Admire the original perspective of thegardens laterdeveloped by André Le Nôtre.

 Afternoon: National Modern Art Museum: discover some works of Picasso,or Chagall among others at the Centre Georges Pompidou.Marais: walk through the only remaining Middle-Age part of Parisand Place des Vosges.

Evening: Dinner at French Brasserie Chez Cl ément in the Bastille area. 

Day 7 – Montmartre, Champs-Elysées & Arc de Triomphe

Morning:  Montmartre: visit the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur & experience theParis’ Bohemian district having your portrait sketched at Pl. duTertre.

 Afternoon:  Champs-Elysées: it is seen by the Parisians as the ‘World’ s most beautiful Avenue’ – a chance for a last-minute shopping!

Evening: Arc de Triomphe: climb at dusk for the finest night views of thecapital.Buffet dinner nearby at Restaurant Monte-Carlo.

Day 8 – Departure from PARIS

Morning: Check out of your hotel and transfer to CDG International Airport .Time to say...

‘Merci, au revoir et à bientôt!’  

Price for 7 nights On application*Based on 20 students and 2 free teachers 

* The price for the above itinerary is based on the number of days, number of students, time of year and specific requirements of the school. The above notes are intended as a guide only, indicating a planned itinerary and series of activities and highlights. Our intention is to adhere to the day to day schedule published. If there is any deviation from the planned itinerary due to safety, transportation, weather, etc., ITS will endeavour to ensure that the trip remains equally 

enjoyable and rewarding to all concerned.

Included in the price  Not included in the price Pre-departure assistance with special interests, travel options andcurricular prioritiesITS Tour Leader  – or local partner  – from arrival to departure

 All accommodation in 2/3-star hotels standards, such as:  http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-2189-ibis-paris-berthier-porte-

de-clichy/index.shtml (3*)

 All breakfasts from day 2 All dinners from day 1 – except departure day  Water provided daily at breakfasts and dinners

Private bus transfers to and from the airport – or when specified  Public transportation throughout the tour  – metro, public buses… Entrance fees to all activities and sights detailed in the itinerary1 free teacher/chaperone for every 10 paying students 

International and domestic air travelVisa feesPersonal medical and travel insuranceVaccinations and other medical needsLunches, snacks and drinks other than theprovided water Extra activities not included in the itineraryInternet and telephone expensesPocket money and personal expenses

Tips and gratuities for guides 

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Other suggested activities 

Museums: Orsay (Impressionism Art), Quai Branly (Oceanic & African Arts), Rodin, Dali, Picasso, Musée des

Egoûts de Paris (sewer network) 

Monuments: Opéra Garnier , Catacombs (three to four months notice needed), Hôtel National des Invalides (Napoleon’s Tomb), Panthéon, Père Lachaise Cemetery

Activities: Etoiles du Rex (Europe’s biggest movie theatre), Moulin Rouge

Others: French lessons (Paris Langues or  Alliance Française)… 

Alternative information 

Safety is an absolute priority with ITS trips. Our experienced and trained staff are First Aid qualified. Eachstaff member has a mobile telephone for emergencies and overall communication. France has an extensivehealth care system. A complete risk assessment is provided for each trip.

Health and Vaccinations: it is recommended that you consult with your GP for the most up to date advice.General rules of hygiene must be followed. It is recommended that all students are healthy before travellingand bring with them any medication required. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for allparticipants.Please visit our recommended website for information: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/c_pages/country_page_FR.htm  

Visas: Please contact your local consulate for visa information and requirements.

Money: The Euro is the accepted currency in France. We recommend that you exchange money before your departure or at the airport upon arrival. We also recommend you to minimise the amount of cash carried bychildren in any case.

Tour Style: ITS Staff accompanies the group during the entire duration, organizing all the activities and visits.School staff are responsible for the pastoral care of the students and must be the people in charge of thegroup control and discipline at all times.Food will be mainly authentic local cuisine  – please inform us as soon as possible of your dietaryrequirements.Lunches are not included in the price.Transportation by metro or trains to experience the real citizen life, except when carrying the baggage or when notified.

Equipment: Temperatures can fluctuate so waterproof and comfortable clothing according to the season is recommended. Walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses, a back pack, a water bottle, an insects repellent and

sunscreen (high factor sunblock) are essentials. Don’t forget to bring your camera and battery charger!  A medical kit will be carried along with the group by the ITS tour leader; but extra items other than the First AidKit will be the responsibility of the participant or the school staff leader.

Lodging: Students are accommodated in twin / triple rooms. Please be aware that some hotels may not  provide twin beds but in some cases students may have to share a bed or lie on an extra mattress.

Conditions: The price per student is based on the above offer and guaranteed for a minimum 20 payingstudents.

The next step… 

This standard offer will be customized to fit your wishes if needed. All our programs are tailor-made!

Therefore if you would like to change any aspect of this itinerary please contact us directly.

Once both parties agree on the specified itinerary you will receive an Invoice and a Booking Con f i rmation  form to sign and return to your contact.