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Learning about the world outside the classroom is what business studies is all about, and what better introduction and inspiration than to take your students on a business studies tour to Paris, Catalonia or Prague?

You will choose from a list of appropriate business-focused visits in your chosen destination, and add to them from a list of interesting and enjoyable excursions. For expert guidance and advice on the organisation of your tour, talk to our experienced Tour Organisers, who can also arrange English-speaking guides.

Paris

Disneyland® Resort Paris - study packs are available, introducing students to budgets, ICT, food operations, customer services, teamwork and communications.
Stade de France - A behind the scenes guided tour with commentary on technology, architecture, sport and business.
Georges Pompidou Centre - this famous site has a range of business uses such as a public information library, cinema, exhibition centre, National Museum of Modern Art and an Industrial Design Centre.
Grand Marnier Distillery - tour of the production area and film describing production processes used.
UNESCO - Tour of the UNESCO building including a presentation on their work worldwide. They also offer presentations on a variety of subjects.
Paris Stock Exchange - Europe's second largest stock exchange and interactive visitor centre. Students watch a film explaining trading and learn about the stock exchange in today's economy.

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Catalonia (Barcelona)

FC Barcelona, Nou Camp - visit to the largest football stadium in Europe, FC Barcelona is one of the city's most famous and most successful businesses.
Borsa de Barcelona, Stock Exchange - guided tour of the stock exchange in the financial heart of the city, guided tour of the Electronic Trading Floor - giving an insight into international markets.
Coca-Cola - visit to the production plant, understand beverage production, the bottling process and distribution methods.
Vineyard of Cava - Freixenet is an international brand and one of the biggest producers of 'cava'. Tour ends with a tasting session.
SEAT - a visit to the car factory with a guided tour of some of the plant production areas.
Lloret de Mar - once a fishing village and now the busiest resort on the Costa Brava, study the impact of tourism on the area and its businesses.

Prague

The Škoda Car Company - one of the few car companies that gives visitors the opportunity to visit its premises and follow its operational processes. A film and exhibition on history and the development of car production including displayed cars is shown, followed by a tour of the factory itself.
CERGE Institute - The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – engaged in world-class research related to the issues facing economies in transition. Located perfectly for first-hand study of the experiences of the post-communist countries that are forging new market-based economies.
Rückl Crystal Glassworks - A 45 minute tour of the factory takes visitors through all the workshops and the complete production process is explained. Visitors get the chance to see experienced craftsmen and artists at work in all stages of the process - the melting workshop, drawing, cutting and decorating departments.
Pilsner Urquell Brewery - The tour incorporates a visit to the Brewery Museum and the brewery. The Museum shows the history of beer from its ancient beginnings to the rise of industrial breweries.

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Contact us for more information

For more information on PGL Business Studies Tours either call us on 0870 162 5000 or request a brochure.