What after the Eiffel Tower? Discover the real Paris with your class

Climbing the Eiffel Tower, taking a selfie at the Arc de Triomphe and strolling along the Seine - a school trip to Paris is not complete without these highlights. But what if you want to offer your students more than just the classics? Paris is a city full of stories, hidden gems and unique experiences that also tie in perfectly with subjects like history, art and science.

In this blog post, we will show you how to turn a school trip to Paris into an unforgettable and educational adventure. Discover inspiring destinations that your students will truly remember.

1. A dive into the past

Hôtel de la Marine

Make the history teacher happy and visit the former repository of royal furniture and naval headquarters. Wander through this magnificent palace in the heart of the city and discover its elegant salons and rich decorations.

📍 Address: 2 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
Practical: Immersive audio guide available. Free admission under 26.

Musée Carnavalet

Want to really experience the history of Paris? This museum, located in a beautiful mansion, takes you through time : from Roman settlements to the French Revolution. You'll see paintings, furniture and objects that bring Paris' rich past to life.

📍 Address: 23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
Practical: Free admission.

Musée de Cluny

Here you will admire Gothic sculptures, stained glass windows and the famous tapestry series "La Dame à la Licorne." The Roman thermal baths and medieval monastery provide a unique atmosphere.

📍 Address: 28 Rue du Sommerard, 75005
Practical: Free admission under 26.

2. On the path of Parisian artists

Painting : Musée de Montmartre

Step inside Montmartre's oldest house, where artists such as Auguste Renoir, Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo worked. Learn about the artistic history of this neighborhood and the vibrant life in the cabarets of the Belle Époque.

📍 Address: 12 Rue Cortot, 75018 Paris
Practical: To be combined with a walk through Montmartre (start at Place des Abbesses).
Young people from 10 to 17 years old : €8. From 18 to 25 years old : €10

Photography : Musée Albert Kahn

Are the gardens of Giverny too far, but would still like some nature on the program? Visit the Albert Kahn Museum and explore the museum and unique gardens. Kahn built an incredible collection of color photographs that tell the story of the world, known as Archives de la Planète.

📍 Address: 2 Rue du Port, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
Practical: Free admission under 26.

Sculpture : Musée Rodin

Walking through the entrance gate, you immediately enter a beautiful rose garden with the famous sculpture The Thinker on the right, shyly hidden behind a hedge. The museum itself, a stately mansion that used to be the home of Auguste Rodin, has an immense collection of 6,800 sculptures, as well as some 8,000 drawings and 10,000 old photographs. Here you will learn more about the life and work of the beloved artist.

📍 Address: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
Practical: Free admission under 26.

3. The impressive world of science

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

One of Europe's largest science museums, with exhibits on climate change, robots, the human brain and space travel. Perfect for an interactive and educational experience!

📍 Address: 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris
Practical: To be combined with a walk along Canal Saint-Martin or a visit to Le Pavillon des Canaux. Young people under 25 : €12

Musée National d'Histoire Naturelle

An impressive natural history museum with fossils, dinosaur skeletons and a botanical garden. The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution and the Galerie de Paléontologie are highly recommended!

📍 Address: 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris
Practical: To be combined with a visit to the Grande Mosquée or the Latin Quarter.
Free admission under 26.

Musée des Arts et Métiers

A fascinating museum of invention and technology, with historic machines, old airplanes and the first film cameras.

📍 Address: 60 Rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris
Practical: Free admission under 26.

4. Extra: Go underground

Crypte Archéologique : Under Notre-Dame lies a hidden archaeological site with Roman and medieval remains.

📍 Address: 7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris
Practical: Free admission under 18.

Musée des Égouts: Explore Paris' underground sewage system and learn how the city regulated its water management over the centuries.

📍 Address: Esplanade Habib Bourguiba, Pont de l'Alma, 75007 Paris
Practical: Free admission under 26.

Catacombs de Paris: A mysterious world full of skulls and bones, ideal for those who love spooky stories.

📍 Address Catacombs: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
Practical: Young people under 25 : €25

Which of these places would you definitely include in your school trip to Paris?