Enjoy the sights, sounds, culture and faith of Paris with the Catholic Society. Friday 5th - Monday 8th, February 2027.
See Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomph, Sacré Coeur Basilica and Montmartre, day trip to convent and tomb of St Therese of Child Jesus in Lisieux and more.
Total cost €210. €100 deposit fee now and second (final) payment of €110 due by November 30th. 15 places only.
Members’ Rules for the Paris Trip. By Signing up to this Trip you are agreeing to abide by these rules.
● Note: If you are in breach of any of the rules, you may be subject to university disciplinary action or banned from future Society trips.
● Note: If you present a danger to yourself or another member or multiple members on the trip you may also be asked to return to University of Galway immediately, and you may be liable for any costs incurred.
● Everyone who signs up for the trip must be a current student of University of Galway for the duration of the trip.
● You must have a passport for this trips outside of Ireland and verify that you can obtain a visa for France yourself, in time and without difficulty
Members are required to obey the following rules .
Members must:
• Be aware of the hazards involved
• Must not jeopardise your own health & safety or that of others.
• Must follow instructions given by trip leaders and officers.
• Must attend the preparatory events provided one pre-Christmas online and two post-Christmas in-person
• Must inform officers or trip leaders of any medical condition that may affect your ability to participate, or affect emergency first aid treatment.
• You are responsible for making an informed decision as to whether it is a suitable activity for you.
• If consuming alcohol, you must drink responsibly and in a manner which will not endanger your own safety and health and that of others.
• You must never participate in potentially hazardous physical activities while under the influence of alcohol.
• Inform yourself of, and respect, local customs and laws
• Must stay in groups of no less than 3.
• Ensure in the event of receiving medical treatment that you are 100% satisfied that you have received all the medical treatment you require before being discharged.
• Note you are covered by University Insurance for the duration of the trip, any travel outside of the trip you will need your own travel insurance.
• If driving, you will do so in a safe and responsible manner.
• Members must implement the buddy system and make sure the other 3 appointed are present and safe and ready to get on any transport
• Must not leave venues alone for longer than a short period of time unless for a specified purpose and notified to leaders.
• Must be ready for the program events at the appointed time and take part in programmed activities.
• You must inform the trip leader if you don’t intend to participate in any activity
• Drinking will not permitted on buses
• In accommodation make sure your bedroom door is securely locked at all times to ensure your safety.
Travel insurance info and support while on your trip, have the info before you go. (download this travel pack and bring it your trip in case you need assistance)
AIG Virtual Care Programme
https://socs.universityofgalway.ie/admin/uploads/fileVault/?f=OTg2MQ==
Policy number required when setting up account in app HGT63867
AIG Travel Assistance Guide
https://socs.universityofgalway.ie/admin/uploads/fileVault/?f=OTg2Mg==
Insurance Policy
Travelling in Europe
Everyone traveling in Europe must have the EHIC Card. https://www2.hse.ie/services/ehic/ehic.html