Renaissance, modern, contemporary; European, Islamic, Roman and Egyptian; Painting, Photography, Architecture. Paris offers unlimited inspiration for the study of the history of art.
Paris - Art History School Tour
- 3 days
- +1
- France
- Approx. 1hrs
- Eiffel Tower
- Louvre Museum
- Musee d'Orsay
- Arc de Triomphe
- Versailles
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Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is offered as a guideline. The trip focus, length and itinerary/activities can be tailored to meet your learning objectives.
- Day
Day 1 - Guided walking tour, Renaissance masterpieces, Art museums in Paris
Students travel to Paris by air or by Eurostar departing from London St Pancras. Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation by coach or by metro to begin your Paris educational tour.
Begin to explore Paris with a guided walking tour led by our expert TCBC guide. Your tour will take you around incredible architectural and historical landmarks including Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, Ile de la Cité, Pont Neuf and the Latin Quarter. Finish your walking tour in the Montparnasse district. Pause your tour to explore one of the city's outstanding food markets, sampling world-famous French cuisine.
Suitably fuelled, it's time to visit the Musée d’Orsay, the National Museum of 19th-century art. Housed in a stunning converted railway station, there are many curriculum-relevant starting points here, including the outdoor scenes of Impressionists such as Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, Monet, Munch and Klimt and the architectural models of Frank Lloyd Wright. New spaces now accommodate even more masterpieces. There is a renovated Impressionist gallery, a new temporary exhibition hall, and the opening of five floors entirely dedicated to the decorative arts.
As evening falls, students can go to the Trocadéro which offers a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower. From here, a short walk across the bridge takes you to the foot of the Eiffel Tower. To finish the evening in style, take a Seine river cruise to drink in the sights of Paris at night. It’s a superb way to take some incredible photographs of the Parisian skyline.
Day 2 - Versailles, Impressionism and modern art
This morning, explore architectural masterpieces and Parisian art at The Versailles and Estate of Trianon, the main residence of French kings from Louis XIV to Louis XVI. An escape from the centre of Paris, the estate includes the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon palaces, the Queen’s Hamlet, and ornamental gardens. Architectural styles displayed include neo-classical, the traditional architecture of rustic Normandy, and French Baroque.
Return to Paris centre and explore the masterpieces housed in Musée de l’Orangerie: Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso, Rousseau, and Matisse are all displayed here, making it an incredible microcosm of modern art.
Or, it’s time to get involved yourself. Take an art class inspired by the Renaissance masterpieces or Impressionism.
After dinner, take a guided evening walking tour of Montmartre, exploring Place du Tertre and the famous white-domed Basilica of Sacré-Coeur. Alternatively, visit the cinema or theatre. Theatre Mogador offers Broadway shows with a French twist, while Lost in Frenchlation shows French cinema with English subtitles.
Day 3 - Contemporary Art, Photography or textiles
There are plentiful options today for your exploration of contemporary art.
You could focus upon painting, visiting the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. This museum covers major modern artistic movements including Surrealism and Cubism as well as New Realism.
Lastly, you could explore different mediums. Maison Européenne de la Photographie explores the development of photography since the 1960s, while Musée de la Mode et du Textile chronicles the history of costume, fashion, and textiles from the 7th century to the present day.
From here, it’s time to travel back to the UK after a fantastic Paris History of Art school trip.
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What’s included
Full TCBC support from the moment you book until you return home
Full itinerary flexibility to ensure the perfect tour for your students
We'll source the best available flights based on your school's location
You'll have all our necessary contact details to hand should the need arise
Knowledgeable TCBC guide ready to bring your walking tours to life
Detailed itinerary, with all entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Return flights, 1 piece of hold luggage per person, airport taxes and security charges and ATOL Protection Contribution
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure. We can also arrange your UK airport transfers if you wish
Experienced local TCBC guide in Paris for your included walking tours
Public transportation tickets for 3 days
2 nights accommodation in a centrally located hostel, multis for students
Breakfasts and dinners daily at hostel, but we can arrange meals in local restaurants if preferred
Paris guided sightseeing tour, Louvre guided tour, entrance to the museums of your choice
There will be no hidden costs on tour, everything will be clearly explained before departure
24 hour emergency contact details of TCBC's office and your local guide's mobile number
The normal free staff place ratio is 1:10 but this is flexible and we'll work to whichever ratio you require
Please check at school to ensure you are covered by an adequate travel insurance policy which we will need to see a copy of. We can help you source cover if you need
We generally don't include lunches unless requested. We prefer to let the students explore the local options and choose for themselves
If you feel you have received excellent service, then our local guides and drivers will appreciate being tipped. Guidelines will be outlined in your quote
Event availability isn't usually known at the time of booking. We will inform you of options and ticket prices closer to departure
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