By Miss Maisie Cuthbert 9K Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT Tel: 01322 223123 Fax: 01322 294786 E-mail: school@dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk Introduction This year, we are providing a year 9 Trip To Paris for 6 days. There will be exactly 81 places for students, and they will be accompanied by 6 adult teachers. The total cost per student will be £511.39. If your child is chosen for the trip, it will mean that they have been working well and have completed all the work set, this trip will an excellent reward for your daughter’s work. We sincerely hope that your daughter will be able come on this trip as it is full of lots exciting activities and it is an excellent opportunity for your daughter to immerse herself in the French culture and practise the language outside of the classroom. This trip will be a wonderful experience for your daughter! 5 Star Hotel The downtown Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel that was awarded the prestigious five star classification in June 2009 that recognizes the highest standards of luxury in both service and facilities. Enjoy contemporary luxury and visit Paris and its tourist attractions from our doorstep. The Seine River the Louvre and Orsay Museums and luxury shopping areas are only minutes away. Take the nearby Paris metro or walk to the magical Champs Elysees. Our boutique hotel features luxury hotel rooms with king-sized beds luxury bathroom amenities and broadband internet. Enjoy a Parisian ambiance and modern French cuisine from our worldrecognized chef at Pinxo. Rejuvenate in the free fitness gym indoor swimming pool and sauna. Indulge in a visit to our hotel spa for facial treatments and massages. Luxury hotel rooms in downtown Paris personalized service elegant surroundings and an incredible location - the boutique Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel is one of the best hotels in Paris France. Activities Whilst on the trip, we will be visiting: •The Eiffel Tower •The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world. •Le Louvre •The Louvre is one of the world's largest museums and a historic monument. Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres (652,300 square feet). With more than 9.7 million visitors each year, the Louvre is the world's most visited museum. •Champs Ellysees •The Champs-Élysées is a street in Paris, France. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, the Champs-Élysées is arguably one of the world's most famous streets, and is one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world. Several French monuments are also on the street, including the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. Food Costs Food Costs Accomodation Costs Accomodation Costs Travel Costs Activity Costs Extra Costs Total Cost Costs £511.39per student Travel Costs Activity Costs Extra Costs Food £4.02 Travel £37.04 Extras £6.76 Activities £35.90 Accommodation £428 Summary Food Costs Accomodation Costs £4.02 £428 Travel Costs £37.04 Activity Costs £35.90 Extra Costs £6.76 Costs What to Bring •A fleece or warm coat •A waterproof coat or jacket •Hat or cap •Jeans or trousers •Tracksuit or jogging bottoms •Shorts •T-shirts •Socks and underwear •Pyjamas •Trainers and shoes, plus an extra pair for good luck •Personal medication, if required (such as tablets, inhalers, etc) •Sun lotion •Sunglasses •Toiletries •Laundry bag (or a simple plastic bag) •Approximately £10 to £30 spending money •French Dictionary •Mobile Phone •Any medication needed (please give to the the Leader before we set off) Daily Routine 7:00 Get up 7:30 Breakfast 8:00 Morning Activities 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Afternoon Activities 5:00 Dinner 6:00 Evening Activities 8:00 Free Time 9:30 Hot Chocolate and Diary 10:00 Getting ready for bed 11:00 Lights Out Bibliography These are some sites I used for my pictures on this presentation: http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eiffel_tower_from_troc adero.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower http://pictify.com/user/MuseeduLouvre https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/hotels/france/paris/paris/ren aissance-place-vendome-hotel.html http://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/ Pictures! We Hope To See Your Daughter On The Trip! Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT Tel: 01322 223123 Fax: 01322 294786 E-mail: school@dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk