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PARIS - LOCATION GUIDE
MATHEMATICS
Exceptional Tours Expertly Delivered
Our location guide offers you information on the range of visits available in Paris. All visits are selected with your subject and the curriculum in mind, along with the most popular choices for sightseeing, culture and leisure in the area. The information in your location guide has been provided by our partners in Paris who have expert on the ground knowledge of the area, combined with advice from education professionals so that the visits and information recommended are the most relevant to meet your learning objectives.
Making Life Easier for You
This location guide is not a catalogue of opening times. Our Tour Experts will design your itinerary with opening times and location in mind so that you can really maximise your time on tour. Our location guides are designed to give you the information that you really need, including what are the highlights of the visit, location, suitability and educational resources. We'll giǀe you top tips like when is the best time to go, dress code and extra local knowledge.
Peace of Mind
So that you don't need to carry additional money around with you we will state in your initial quote letter, which visits are included within your inclusive tour price and if there is anything that can't be pre-paid we will advise you of the entrance fees so that you know how much money to take along. You also have the added reassurance that, WST is a member of the STF and our featured visits are all covered as part of our externally verified Safety Management
System.
STUDY VISITS
CITE DES SCIENCE
The City of Science and Industry is the biggest science museum in Europe. About five million people visit the Cité each year!
Mathematics exhibition
Covering three millennia of mathematical history, the Mathematics exhibition is characterised by a desire to make maths more concrete and user-friendly, with a selection of tangible and interactive objects.
1. Geometry, numbers and movement
The first section puts geometry or rather, geometries in pride of place:
The geometry of shapes
The geometry of transformations
Non-Euclidean geometry
Analytical geometry
2. Complexity and prediction
The second section deals with contemporary applications of mathematics in various scientific fields, including social sciences. There is a focus is on probability and statistics, in particular: Brownian movement: interactive display showing unpredictable movement. Galton box: object introducing Gaussian curves through the experimental distribution of 256 marbles. Multimedia display on Surveys and statistics that asks visitors to participate in an enquiry, introducing them to statistical tools. Real world analysis and modelling allow us to simulate the development of Le Chaoteur: interactive clock on the question of sensitivity to initial conditions. Turbulent fountain: twelve small pots with holes attached to a mobile wheel pass under a water source, causing the wheel to move in unpredictable ways. Fractals, a multimedia display that allows you to visualise the construction of three known fractal curves before creating your own fractal. These three films under the collective title The Spirit of Mathematics are dotted around the exhibition space: Demonstration (on the central work on mathematics invented by the
Greeks)
Modelling (on the distinction made by mathematicians between real objects and their mathematical description) The mathematicians' village, where researchers talk about their mathematical work, their profession and the community of mathematicians.
Other Permanent Exhibitions
There are several other fascinating permanent exhibitions in the museum which are all worth exploring. These include; Br4in
Transport and Mankind
Energy
The Great Story of the Universe
Innovations
Sounds
Pinholes
Light Games
Man and Genes
Watch daily demonstrations and explore the universe with a visit to the planetarium.
Website: http://www.cite-sciences.fr/en/home/
Metro: Line 7, "Porte de la Villette" station
MONTPARNASSE 56 TOWER
Montparnasse 56 have created a fantastic new maths educational tool for KS3. A worksheet is tailored specifically for KS3 secondary pupils and one for teachers. These are available to download for free from the Montparnasse 56 website: An ascent to the top of this196m building is very popular as the views are incredible and include the best view of the Eiffel Tower and interactive screens. Website: www.tourmontparnasse56.com/index_EN.php#/home
Metro: Montparnasse Bienvenüe
THE PALACE OF DISCOVERY
as it is lived and experienced, through a collection of interactive experiences and spectacular demonstrations. It is "science in the making". Created by the passionate demonstrators who make the Palais de la découverte such a unique place, the verbal presentations address six fundamental domains of science (mathematics,astronomy, chemistry, physics, life sciences, earth sciences,) and develop specific themes in the temporary exhibitions.
3 Permanent Mathematics Exhibitions
1.The ʋ exhibition: The ʋ edžhibition of the Palais de la découverte, famous
throughout the world, receives many visitors and school groups of all levels each year.The 704 decimal places on display since 1950 (just like the 10,000 billion calculated today) are of no particular practical, or even mathematical, interest. However, the methods of calculating them and the search for powerful algorithms to produce these records are fascinating.
2.The Mathematics Balcony: There are pictures throughout this section on the
theme of "Patrice Jeener explores mathematics". The exhibition presents:
8 displays about "polyhedrons":
-the famous Platonic solids, i.e. regular convex polyhedrons: all sides are regular identical polygons, and the same number of sides meet at each point -new types of polyhedrons, which have only been introduced recently to mathematics, addressing certain aspects of topology and fractal geometry
Probability and statistics
-The law of large numbers, normal distribution, sampling margin of error, etc. An interactive display teaches you about the mathematics of risk.
3.Symmetry Exhibition: What link is there between a Muslim Arab fresco, a piece
of glass, a starfish, a molecule of water and a prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach? They all contain symmetry. What is symmetry? How can you recognise symmetry in an object? Why should we study it? Multimedia, discovery through touch, objects to be handled, musical book and more. This interactive exhibition explores the idea of symmetry, making connections between the worlds of mathematics, the arts and other scientific disciplines.
Other Permanent Exhibitions
The other excellent permanent exhibitions which may be of interest for STEM school groups are;
Astonomogy & Astophysics
Physics
Chemistry
Geoscience
Website: http://www.palais-decouverte.fr/en/infos-pratiques/ Metro: ChampsElysées-Clemenceau/Franklin-D.-Roosevelt
THE MATHEMATICS IN PARIS' ARCHITECTURE
Consider the Mathematics behind some of Paris' most famous monuments with one of experienced local guides. Whether you have a coach or prefer to go on foot using the Metro, our guide will escort you to the sights of your choice where you can encourage your students to discuss the mathematics involved in these famous buildings including. If you are more confident exploring Paris this is something you may like to do on your own as a group. Recommended sites include.
The Louvre
Arch Du Triomphe (plus Champs-Élysées walk)
Montmartre
Eifel Tower
Defence Arch
Pompidou Centre and it's street performers
STADE DE FRANCE
Consider seating capacity, and a host of dimensions as an official Stade de France® tour guide escorts you around this historic venue. Always a favourite with school groups, you'll enjoy an hour and a half tour of the home of the 2016 European Championship final , feel the locker rooms' atmosphere and walk through the tunnel leading to the pitch.
EXPLORADÔME
The STEM museum where it is forbidden not to touch! At this science and multimedia centre only 10 minutes coaching from Paris, you will discover scientific phenomena while having fun! Here you can enjoy science and multimedia activities and discover sustainable development in an interactive way, suitable for both children and adults. Permanent exhibition: Try over 60 exciting hands-on experiments: create an artificial tornado, make a ball float in the air, discover a cloud maker machine, moving sand dunes and dozens of optical illusions that will amaze you! Temporary exhibitions : Every year, the temporary exhibition invites to explore a new theme, through interactive displays and workshops : Urban Biodiversity, Science in circus, The human body, animated movies... Workshops : The Exploradôme offers two kinds of exciting workshop classes: scientific and multimedia. Attending the multimedia workshops let you explore the virtual world, while the scientific ones let you touch, build and discover various experiments. The workshops are led by professional facilitators, and adapted to each age group.
Website: http://exploradome.fr/about-us.html
LEISURE VISITS
DISNEYLAND® PARIS
Disneyland® Paris is a unique destination with two magical Disney Parks bursting with more than 50 attractions, shows and parades!
Disneyland® Park
Explore 5 themed lands filled with Disney classic stories and fairy tales featuring fantastical and fearless Disney Characters.
Walt Disney Studios® Park
Feel what it's like to be the star of stage and screen and edžperience moǀie sets coming to life. Eating at Disneyland® Paris: Packed lunches can not be taken into the park. A lunch menu meal coupon can be pre-arranged and pre-paid, which provides 1 main course, 1 dessert and 1 soft drink. This can be used for lunch at most of the restaurants on the park. Alternatively, your students can buy food on the day at any of the food outlets around the park. Park opening hours: During the summer months Disneyland® Park is open until approx. 10.00 pm and Walt Disney Studios® Park until approx. 7.00 pm. During Spring, Autumn and Winter the park closes around 6.00 pm. Opening times can vary each month.
Website: www.disneylandparis.co.uk
Location: Marne la Vallée - groups usually access by coach but if you are on public transport take the RER to Marne la Vallée.
Parc Astérix
Only 30km north of Paris, Parc Astérix is a fantastic place to spend a day. Based on the famous characters from the Astérix comics it offers a wonderful range of white knuckle rides and themed shows.
Website: www.parcasterix.fr/en
Location: North of Paris - groups usually access by coach
Aquaboulevard
A large indoor aquatic park with wave pools, slides and a range of indoor activities.
Ideal for an evening activity.
Website: www.aquaboulevard.fr
Bowling
A visit to a bowling alley is a popular evening activity for many groups. We can pre- arrange a bowling night at a variety of locations, depending on where you are accommodated.
CULTURAL VISITS
Guided Tour of Paris
Enjoy the major sights and landmarks of Paris as an experienced city can guide join your coach or take you about the city on foot. Top Tip: If you are looking for a way to keep them busy in the evening we can arrange an Illuminated Paris tour on board your coach.
Eiffel Tower
One of Paris' best known monuments, a trip to the top offers superb views of the city. Visitors can choose go to the 2nd floor or the top. Resources: The website offers a great iphone app and a downloadable visitors guide, both with useful info to help you prepare for your visit. Top Tip: The Eiffel Tower gets booked up very quickly so please register your interest early. Your preferred time can't be guaranteed, so be prepared to be flexible on when you visit.
Website: www.eiffel-tower.com/
Metro: Trocadéro or Bir-Hakeim
Seine River Cruise
A one hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower, up to Notre Dame and back. A relaxing way to see the sights with commentary in French or English. Groups can do the tour in the evening and see Paris by night.
Website: www.bateauxparisiens.com/
Metro: Trocadéro or Bir-Hakeim
Montmartre and Sacré Coeur
An artistic area of Paris filled with street artists and stalls. A visit here is a wonderful way to soak up the culture and being high up, affords great views of the city. Top Tip: This is an ideal place to take art students. They can see street artists in action, pick up postcards and do some sketching in this well known artistic area.
Metro: Anvers
Montparnasse Tower
Offering superb panoramic views of Paris, this is less busy than the Eiffel Tower so queues are shorter. It also has good audio and visual interactive facilities to help improve language skills. Top Tip: The website has an interactive panoramic 360° view of Paris which is a great tool to use as you prepare your students for their visit to the city. Educational Resources: Montparnasse Tower has a range of quizzes that you can download in advance. Website: www.tourmontparnasse56.com/index_EN.php#/home
Metro: Montparnasse Bienvenüe
Notre Dame Cathedral
The famous gothic cathedral at the heart of Paris. No trip to Paris is complete without a visit here. Top Tip: If you visit Paris in the summertime, the park behind Notre Dame (Square Jean XXIII) is a great spot for your group to stop to eat their lunch and soak up the atmosphere of Paris. Often there are lunchtime concerts there to entertain the visitors.
Website: www.notredamedeparis.fr/
Metro: Hôtel de Ville, Cité or St Michel
Stade de France
Groups can take a behind the scenes tour of the national stadium of France. The 90 minute tour will take you into the players' changing rooms, through the tunnel and out on to the famous pitch.
Website: http://www.stadefrance.com/en
Metro: St Denis - Porte de Paris / RER: Stade de France
Château Versailles
This is a UNESCO world heritage site and the scene for many historic events. Visitors have a number of options here, dependent on time you have available and what you want to see. Choose from the palace, the palace and the gardens or add on Marie Antoinette's estate. Most groups choose to ǀisit the palace with an audio guide followed by free time to explore the world famous gardens which can be squeezed in to a half day visit. The Palace is closed on Mondays
Website: www.chateauversailles.fr/homepage
Location: Château Versailles is located approx. 1 hours drive south west from central Paris, but can take longer at peak traffic times.
RESTAURANTS
Paris dining
We can arrange evening meals in restaurants in the city with options to suit all tastes. Our most popular choices are: Hard Rock Café: Groups can have a burger meal and ice cream dessert Auberge Père Louis: A traditional French restaurant with a 2 course meal option. Highly recommended for French language groups, providing great opportunities to practise French Flunch: A chain of self service, buffet style restaurants, which are dotted around the city. Ideal for dinner on the go! Flams: Alsatian style pizzas at various locations around the city Montecarlo: A buffet restaurant located close to the Champs Elysées
Disneyland® Paris Restaurants
Why not make the fun last that little bit longer by extending your stay and your enjoyment with an evening meal at Disneyland® Paris. Choose from:
Planet Hollywood®
Rainforest Café®
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Earl of Sandwich
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