Paris Science

Depart school in the morning and travel to France.

Go for a cruise on the river Seine: the Bateaux Mouches will give you spectacular views of this iconic city from a different angle.

In the evening, take a stroll up the majestic Champs Elysées, leading you up to the Arc de Triomphe which lies at the end in Place Charles de Gaulle.  The Arc sits on the middle of a roundabout, the centre of twelve off-shooting avenues.

Visit the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, the French aerospace museum located just on the edge of Le Bourget Airport.

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Visit the Palais de la Découverte and experience science through a collection of interactive experiences and spectacular demonstrations in the fantastic setting of the Grand Palais.

Then head to the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the biggest science museum in Europe.  Home to a planetarium, a submarine and an IMAX theatre, this interactive museum can’t be missed!

Finish the day with a climb to the top of the Montparnasse Tower for views of this glorious city.  The panoramic Observation Desk gives you a unique view that will take your breath away!

Visit the Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle, dedicated to natural treasures.  This museum has exhibition spaces for you to explore plants, animals, minerals and human beings.

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Learn about some different scientists at the Musée Pasteur or the Musée Marie Curie!

Before you leave Paris, take a stroll through the Tuileries Gardens, a leafy paradise nestled in the heart of a bustling city.

Alternative visit: Head to the Exploradome, an interactive museum where you can try out lots of different scientific experiments.  Discover all about science, multimedia and sustainable development.

Travel back to the UK.