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Paris

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What this presentation will cover • Visit overview • Accommodation and Meals • What is included • Next steps • About European Study Tours • Safety Management • European Study Tours Customer Charter

Sites and visits in Paris Sightseeing Tour of Paris See all of Paris's main attractions including the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Sacré Coeur and Notre Dame with commentary from an experienced guide. *Tours can be tailored to your specific curriculum needs e. g. a fashion tour. *

Sites and visits in Paris Eiffel Tower Behind The Scenes A qualified English speaking guide will take you to the machinery room which still controls the lifts and explain this fascinating system still in working order today, to the old bunker a few feet underground where the history of the tower will be told and on the technical gallery situated under the first floor from where you will be able to admire the view over the square 57 metres above ground.

Sites and visits in Paris Seine River Cruise A tour along the river Seine will offer students the chance to see most of Paris’s sights and institutions from the river. A commentary is available in English to explain the history and background of the attractions.

Sites and visits in Paris The Louvre Museum, former residence of the kings of France, has for two centuries been one of the biggest museums in the world. The Louvre is entered through a modern Paris landmark, the glass pyramid in the court of the old Royal Palace. It is home to the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa as well as a spectacular collection of art that spans many different cultures.

Sites and visits in Paris Chateau de Versailles The palace, begun in the late 1600 s, was the dream of Louis XIV and home of the French monarchy until the demise of the aristocracy. The mammoth estate could accommodate 20, 000 people and its grounds cover 800 hectares. Famous sights include the Hall of Mirrors and the Apollo Salon as well as the immaculate gardens.

Sites and visits in Paris Cité des Sciences & de I’Industrie This ultra modern science museum aims to promote public interest in science, research and industry. 'Explora', the museums main exhibition is based on themes of “Space, Life, Matter and Communication”. There are interactive exhibits on language and communication, the opportunity to be a weather reader and to explore optical illusions and 3 D images.

Your accommodation and meals in Paris Accommodation We will be staying in*… Meals Breakfast is/not* included. Evening restaurants include: *(Please check your itinerary for details) Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies as soon as possible.

What Is Included: What Is NOT Included: • Transport – Flights/Trains/Coach* • Accommodation • Meals* • Visits and Excursions • Spending money. • Insurance may or may not be* • Transfers* – from home to airport, and in destination if not booked through us. • Additional charges such as extra baggage, upgrades etc. *Please speak to your tour planner if you would like us to arrange this for you and your group.

Next steps for Students (and Parents)* Deposit Deadline Passport Information dd/mm/yy Final Payment Deadline dd/mm/yy Dates of Travel dd/mm/yy If you require a travel visa please obtain this as soon as possible.

About European Study Tours was established in 1982 and since then have become one of the leading educational tour operators specialising in tailor-made travel and subject specific conferences. European Study Tours is an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum which ensures adherence to a rigorous Code of Practice which is fully audited annually by independent experts. European Study Tours are holders of the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, the first nationally recognised accreditation for organisations who provide learning outside the classroom experiences which are safe and of high quality.

Financial Protection and Safety Management European Study Tours is fully bonded by the Association of British Travel Agents which means you have the benefit of ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct as well as offering financial protection for your money. In line with Df. ES guidelines and after consulting with Ro. SPA (The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents) European Study Tours have developed a Safety Management System, which helps ensure elements of your tour remain of a high standard. The Safety Management System covers the following elements of your tour: • Accommodation • Transport • 24 Hour Emergency Cover • Tour Operator Liability Insurance • Pre-Tour Inspection Visit • Pre-Tour Safety Information