
France is one of Europe’s great footballing nations and provides the perfect environment for school groups looking to combine competition with cultural experiences. Based at CDFAS, a national training centre purposely built to encourage high-level sports development, your team will benefit from outstanding facilities and a safe, supportive setting.
Each tour is tailor-made to match your squad’s age, ability and goals. Students can expect high-quality training sessions on excellent pitches, delivered in a professional setting, followed by competitive fixtures against carefully selected French opposition. The balance of training, matches and cultural visits ensures the experience is both challenging and rewarding, with plenty of opportunities to bond as a team.
France’s proximity also makes it one of the most accessible football tour destinations, helping you keep travel simple and costs manageable while still giving students the feel of an international tour. Check out our football tour destinations below.
When not training or playing, groups can explore nearby Paris and enjoy some of its world-famous attractions. Highlights can include:
Your coach will depart from school and travel to Dover where you will cross the channel to Calais. On arrival your local Activ4 School Tours Representative will assist you with check in to ensure that there are no problems. There is a meeting room onsite where you can hold a variety of evening entertainments, starting with a quiz night.
Training will be done in the morning. Fixtures are usually played during the late afternoon or early evening with local teams. As with all Activ4 School Tours programmes, evening entertainments will be planned for your group and after the first of your fixtures many groups choose to round off the evening with a movie night.
Make the most of your day by visiting the many famous and historic sites this capital city has to offer with the Eiffel Tower being top of the list! You may decide on a tour down the Seine by Bateaux-Mouches. The crowds will have gone down by the time evening comes around and there is something magical about ‘The Tower’ by night.
Back to sport this morning with a training session where you can focus on developing and improving the techniques to prepare for your fixtures later on in the day. On the final night it has become a tradition for touring teams to hold an awards ceremony to decide on the player of the tour.
Unfortunately all good things come to an end and today you return to the UK. Your group will set off after breakfast for the coach journey home. The tour officially ends when you get back to the UK, but with a trip this great we are sure that it will live long in the memory…








Photos above are from our sample itineraries, excursions and activities – each trip is tailored to your group.
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Step inside the legendary Stade de France, the country’s national stadium and the stage for unforgettable sporting moments — from World Cup finals to Olympic events. This behind-the-scenes tour gives students access to the changing rooms, players’ tunnel and VIP areas, while exploring the stadium’s role in French sport, national pride and event management. A must for football fans and sports students alike.

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. Students can ascend to the viewing platforms for panoramic views over the city, learn about Gustave Eiffel’s engineering masterpiece, and appreciate why this 19th-century icon continues to capture imaginations worldwide. It’s both a photo opportunity and a chance to reflect on how architecture and innovation go hand-in-hand.

See Paris from a whole new angle with a Seine River cruise, gliding past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower as the city’s stunning skyline unfolds. With live or recorded commentary, the cruise brings history and architecture to life in a relaxed, scenic setting — a memorable and peaceful way to take in the city’s highlights after a busy day.

Take in the iconic sights and vibrant atmosphere of France’s capital on a guided Paris City Tour. From the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, students will experience the history, grandeur and energy that make Paris one of the world’s most famous cities. It’s the perfect introduction to the city’s culture, layout and landmarks — and a great way to orient groups early in the tour.
As well as its world-famous landmarks – from the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower to boat trips along the Seine – Paris is also the beating heart of French sport. Students can tour the iconic Stade de France, home to the national football and rugby teams, or soak up the atmosphere of Parc des Princes, where Paris Saint-Germain play. Combining cultural highlights with a strong sporting identity, Paris offers the perfect mix of inspiration on and off the pitch.

Purposely built to encourage high level sports development, the sports centre provides the perfect location in which to base your group. Situated just 20 minutes from Paris there is plenty of opportunity to use the fantastic facilities on offer at CDFAS whilst being within easy reach of the tourist attractions of the French capital.
Duration: 4 days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 4 days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Sports
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Sports

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