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Selwyn House School

2027

Starting $6470

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Activities & Attractions

  • Explore Montmartre – Stroll through the historic artist neighborhood and visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

  • Louvre Museum Visit – Discover world-famous artworks through an interactive scavenger hunt.

  • Guided Walking Tour of Paris – See iconic landmarks including Tuileries Gardens, Les Invalides, and Notre-Dame exterior.

  • Eiffel Tower Visit – Ascend the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking panoramic views of Paris.

  • Versailles Palace and Gardens – Guided tour of the opulent château and expansive gardens with 2 guides

  • Catacombs of Paris Visit – Explore the underground tunnels and historical ossuaries of Paris.

  • Musée de l’Orangerie Visit – Admire Monet’s Water Lilies and impressionist masterpieces.

  • Gaudí Walking Tour – Explore Passeig de Gràcia and view Gaudí’s famous architectural works.

  • Sagrada Familia Tour – Visit Gaudí’s iconic, unfinished cathedral with an audio guide.

  • Paella cooking class & dinner– Learn to make this iconic dish and then eat it for dinner

  • Montserrat Day Trip – Visit Montserrat Monastery and enjoy mountain hiking trails and panoramic views.

  • Park Güell Visit – Wander through Gaudí’s colorful park with stunning views of Barcelona.

  • Gothic Quarter and El Born Exploration – Walk through medieval alleys, markets, and historic squares.

  • Flamenco Show at Poble Espanyol – Experience an authentic flamenco performance in a historic village setting.

Trip Details

Accommodations

  • Paris – 2 nights: Modern group hotel, centrally located, 3–4 students per room, private bathrooms
  • Ardèche – 1 night: Eco-lodge or guesthouse with on-site meals and outdoor access
  • Nice/Marseille – 2 nights: Riviera-style hotel , beach-access, group-friendly rooms
  • Barcelona – 3 nights: Centrally located hotel near Gothic Quarter, modern amenities
  • Chaperones: 2 per room (separate beds), private bathroom
    Students: 3–4 per room, own bed where possible

Meals

  • Breakfast and dinner included daily
  • Students will have some time to purchase snacks other meals as needed

Transportation

  • International Flights: Montreal to Paris / Barcelona to Montreal (group booking)

  • Private Coach: Airport transfers + Ardèche to South of France + local travel

  • Train Travel: TGV Paris to Ardèche region + train from Marseille/Nice to Barcelona

  • Public Transit: Used within Paris and Barcelona with group metro cards (supervised)

Additional Personnel

  • 1 Evolve Tours Trip Leader for duration of tour
    Additional local guides as needed

Exclusives

  • Pre and Post trip curriculum
  • Creative trip programming and leadership activities
  • Optional Videography and Photography
  • Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
  • Your personal Coordinator dedicated to making your trip planning simple
  • Customized Parent Information Evening presentation and
    documentation
  • Online registration and payment for parents
  • School support materials

Insurance

  • $165 – Student Youth All Inclusive Manulife Travel Insurance: Medical, baggage, cancellation and trip interruption coverage.

Package Price is based on

Students

15

$6470

Chaperones

3

complimentary

  • Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed

  • Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes

  • Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable

  • Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated

  • This quote expires May 15, 2025

  • Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size

  • Day 1 – Departure & Arrival in Paris

    • Morning

      • Depart from Montreal on an overnight flight to Paris (or early morning departure depending on flight availability).

      Afternoon

      • Arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

      • Meet your Evolve Tour Leader and transfer by private coach to hotel.

      • Drop bags and enjoy an orientation walk of the Latin Quarter and Île de la Cité (Notre-Dame exterior view).

      Evening

      • Group welcome dinner at a Parisian bistro.

      • Light walking tour of the Seine riverbanks and Eiffel Tower view from Trocadéro (optional).

      • Check-in to hotel and rest.

  • Day 2 – Paris Icons & French Cooking Workshop

    Morning

    • Visit the Eiffel Tower (elevator ride to 2nd floor).

    • Walk along the Seine to the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.

    • Language scavenger hunt using basic French expressions at key landmarks.

    Afternoon

    • Participate in a French-language cooking workshop (e.g. crêpes, pastries, or bistro-style cuisine).

    • Debrief on French food vocabulary and etiquette.

    Evening

    • Seine River Bateaux Mouches cruise.

    • Optional stop at Galeries Lafayette rooftop for panoramic city view.

    • Return to hotel.

  • Day 3 – The Louvre, Montmartre & Travel to Ardèche

    • Morning

      • Guided visit of the Louvre Museum (language-focused art interpretation challenge).

      • Focus on key works like the Mona Lisa and Liberty Leading the People.

      Afternoon

      • Explore Montmartre: Place du Tertre, Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

      • Learn about French Impressionism and bohemian history.

      • Board a high-speed TGV train to Valence or Lyon, then transfer to Ardèche region.

      Evening

      • Arrive at eco-lodge or group guesthouse in nature.

      • Group dinner with local specialties.

      • Stargazing and evening group reflection.

  • Day 4 – Adventure Activities in Ardèche

    • Morning

      • Guided outdoor activity (choose one or combine):

        • Canoeing through Ardèche gorges

        • Via Ferrata rock climbing trail

        • Canyoning (if weather and safety conditions allow)

      Afternoon

      • French-language team-building games and orienteering activity.

      • Explore local village or nature trails with guide.

      Evening

      • Camp-style group dinner.

      • Language immersion evening: quiz night or storytelling in French with guide’s support.

  • Day 5 – Transfer to the South of France (Nice/Marseille)

    • Morning

      • Depart Ardèche by private coach.

      • Scenic drive through Provence with a possible lavender field or local market stop.

      Afternoon

      • Arrive in Nice (or Marseille), walk along the Promenade des Anglais or Vieux-Port.

      • Enjoy a beachside snack or Mediterranean lunch.

      Evening

      • Group dinner along the Riviera.

      • Free time for beach walk or gelato.

      • Hotel check-in.

  • Day 6 – Côte d’Azur Culture & Language

    Morning

    • Visit Èze: guided perfume-making workshop (in French).

    • Language learning around adjectives, scents, and consumer products.

    Afternoon

    • Explore Cannes or Antibes, including time at the beach.

    • Optional: visit to Chagall or Matisse Museum (Nice).

    Evening

    • Relaxed picnic-style dinner or terrace restaurant.

    • Reflective journaling activity.

  • Day 7 – Marseille & Train to Barcelona

    Morning

    • Local market tour (Noailles Market or Marché des Capucins) with French-language focus.

    • Visit the MuCEM or take a short ferry to Château d’If (literary tie-in with The Count of Monte Cristo).

    Afternoon

    • Participate in a hands-on French/Provençal cooking class or artisan workshop.

    • Board late-afternoon train to Barcelona (4–5 hrs).

    Evening

    • Arrive in Barcelona, check-in to hotel.

    • Tapas-style welcome dinner and short evening stroll.

  • Day 8 – Discovering Barcelona

    Morning

    • Walking tour: Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and Plaça Reial.

    • Visit to Picasso Museum or El Born Cultural Centre.

    Afternoon

    • Visit Parc de la Ciutadella and Arc de Triomf.

    • Optional stop at Barceloneta Beach.

    Evening

    • Optional flamenco performance or rooftop dinner experience.

    • Journaling or group discussion on French vs. Catalan culture.

  • Day 9 – Gaudí & Farewell

    Morning

    • Guided visit to Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell.

    • Introduction to Catalan language elements and cultural identity.

    Afternoon

    • Final free time to explore and shop for souvenirs in small groups (supervised).

    • Group reflection activity: What did we learn? What surprised us?

    Evening

    • Final group dinner and closing celebration.

    • Certificates of participation and student presentations (if pre-assigned).

  • Day 10 – Return to Montreal

    Morning

    • Private transfer to Barcelona El Prat Airport.

    • Flight from Barcelona to Montreal.