Next outing: September 17, 2025—Île de la Cité. Limited spaces → Book now
On this month’s programme
Cultural Outings & Workshop
Live Paris in French: prepare in class, discover on site, tell the story for real.
Open to EDAM students and to the public (A1–B2).
17 September 2025
Île de la Cité
Île de la Cité
September 2025
When: Wednesday 17/09, 2 hrs (12:30–14:30)
Fee: €50 per person (all included: tickets/entries, supervision, materials)
Levels: A1–B2 (sub-groups)
Objectives: Monuments vocabulary, reading signs, mini photo report
Weather: Plan B under the arcades if it rains
Learn French by experiencing Paris
Every month, EDAM organises a cultural outing open to A1–B2 learners to discover Paris in French.
The aim: understand culture (heritage, arts, Parisian life), practise the language without stress, and learn while having fun through simple, guided activities.
EDAM cultural outings
Our pedagogy — in 2 stages
One week before (J-7) Culture workshop
Theme, historical landmarks, targeted lexis, instructions for mini-tasks and route.
D-Day Day of the outing
Field trip Exit
Guided visit, active observation, completion of mini-tasks, short debrief with feedback.
Fees & options
*All inclusive, no hidden fees.
Outing only
50€
2-hour outing : guided visit + mini-tasks + debrief.
Brief + vocabulary emailed the day before.
Workshop + Outing
80€
Workshop D-7 : theme, landmarks, vocabulary, instructions.
2-hour outing : visit + tasks + feedback.Materials provided during the session.
2025/2026 calendar
Wednesday 17/09/2025 — Île de la Cité
Medieval heart: Notre-Dame (outside), Pont Neuf, Place Dauphine.
Book
Wednesday 19/11/2025 — Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Paris panorama · Basilica (free interior visit).
Book
Wednesday 21/01/2026 — Musée d’Art Moderne (MAM)
Key works · Permanent collections.
Book
Wednesday 18/03/2026 — Jardin du Luxembourg & Panthéon
Statues, routes, landmarks of the Latin Quarter.
Book
Wednesday 20/05/2026 — Musée de la Vie Romantique
Literary salon & small garden.
Book
Wednesday 15/07/2026 — Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Ridges, bridges, viewpoints · Nature in Paris.
Book
Wednesday 15/10/2025 — Le Marais & Musée Carnavalet
History of Paris · Permanent collections.
Book
Wednesday 17/12/2025 — Christmas windows & lights
Grand magasins’ domes· Enchanted trail.
Book
Wednesday 18/02/2026 — Covered passages
Sheltered 19th-century Paris · Historic galleries and shops.
Book
Wednesday 15/04/2026 — Parc de Sceaux
Spring blossom · Vocabulary picnic (weather permitting).
Book
Wednesday 17/06/2026 — Bateau-Mouche (Seine)
Paris from the river · Grand quays and monuments.
Book
Wednesday 19/08/2026 — Petit Palais
Beaux-Arts & interior garden.
Book
* Practical note:
-
Preparation workshop the previous week (J-7): theme, landmarks, vocabulary, mini-tasks.
-
Meeting point and instructions emailed the week before.
-
Transport ticket not included (metro/RER at your expense); comfortable clothing recommended.
The EDAM “extras”
Two options
50 € (outing only)
80 € (workshop + outing)
No hidden fees
If a ticket/entry is required, it is included in the price.
Targeted preparation
Vocabulary + historical landmarks directly useful on the day.
Materials provided
In class or by email.
Central access
Bastille & major sites; reliable routes; weather plan B prepared.
Small groups
A1–B2 sub-groups; clear instructions, minimal stress.
How to take part
STEP 1
Choose your option
€50 (outing only) or €80 (workshop + outing)
STEP 2
Enrol online
Complete the form (chosen date + contact details)
STEP 3
Placement test
A1–B2; placed in a sub-group if needed.
STEP 4
Confirmation & payment (D-14)
Invoice to be settled 2 weeks before.
STEP 5
Brief & participation
Receive vocabulary/route; meet at the meeting point on the day.
Our outings in pictures
