Careibu

18–21 March 2027

Join us to Paris

Together with other young people and active seniors, you'll experience Paris in a completely new way. You'll get to know the city — and a different generation. This is the most social trip of your life!

Who is this trip for?

Experiences

What participants say

I met wonderful people. From the bottom of my heart: thank you!

Mevrouw S. Senior, participant

At first I thought: can I really do this? In the end, talking with seniors was the best part of Paris.

Noah Young volunteer, participant

We walked together through Montmartre and really got talking. That's something you don't forget quickly.

Gerda Senior, participant
What can you expect as a young person?

What can you expect as a young person?

This citytrip is part of MDT. You'll connect with seniors who enjoy being around people and learn to socialise outside your own bubble. Afterwards, you'll receive an MDT certificate.

Mandatory activities

Beforehand there's a mandatory online kick-off and introduction day in Amsterdam. During the trip there are mandatory activities you'll join, and you'll create content (text or images) about your experience. After the trip, there's an evaluation, a reunion, and you'll meet up in your own time with a senior from the trip.

Your contribution

Included is:

  • Hotel with a twin room + private bathroom (you share the room with your stated travel companion or with a senior of the same gender)
  • Coach travel there and back and during activities
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Shared dinner on Thursday
  • Tourist tax
  • Entry to Versailles
  • Boat ticket
  • Guided tour of Paris
26 or younger
Approx. € 62 Cost reduction because admission to Versailles is free
27 to 30 years
Approx. € 86 Includes entry to Versailles
What can you expect as a senior?

What can you expect as a senior?

Around 10–15 seniors aged 60+ and around 30–35 young people join this trip. You’re still active, able to go away for a weekend without help, and curious about conversations with young people. There are also 2 trip leaders and 2 care companions present.

Your contribution

Included is:

  • Hotel with a twin room + private bathroom (you share the room with your chosen travel companion or with a senior of the same gender)
  • Coach travel there and back and during activities
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Shared dinner on Thursday
  • Tourist tax
  • Entry to Versailles
  • Boat ticket
  • Guided tour of Paris
Contribution per person
€ 100

The programme

From sign-up to the follow-up day

This trip is only possible because young people make an impact. It's important that you attend all mandatory activities and engage actively.

  1. Registration closes

    Sign up in time to join the trip to Paris.

  2. Online kick-off for young people

    Required

    We'll discuss the programme, get to know each other, and talk about how you can make a social impact. There's also room for all your questions.

  3. Introduction day

    Required

    An in-person introduction at Stichting Mooie Boules Amsterdam.

  4. Coaching and training session

    Required

    Online coaching and peer supervision for and by young people — final tips to get the most out of this trip.

  5. Departure to Paris

    We depart at 9:30 from Amsterdam Sloterdijk. We arrive at the hotel at 18:30. There's free time in the evening.

  6. Sightseeing tour and boat trip in Paris

    A guided city tour, a shared lunch, and a boat trip on the Seine at 17:30. Dinner is possible at your own expense at a restaurant next to the hotel.

  7. Versailles

    Coach to Versailles. After lunch, back to Paris — free time in the city. In the evening, a board game night at the hotel.

  8. Walk through Montmartre

    A walking tour through Montmartre, including Sacré Coeur and Place du Tertre. Afterwards, we travel back to the Netherlands together.

  9. Evaluation and preparation for the reunion afternoon

    Required

    A joint online meeting: sharing experiences, making a plan and dividing tasks for the reunion afternoon.

  10. Reunion day

    Required

    A tour of the care location, doing something fun with less mobile seniors, and a shared dinner.

  11. Meeting up with seniors

    Required

    Visit one of the seniors who took part in the trip.

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Sign up

Sign up for Citytrip Paris

Fill in the form. Based on your date of birth, we'll only show the questions relevant to you, as a young person (18–30) or as a senior (60+).

Enter your date of birth, we'll show the questions relevant to you.
Your details

Use the name on your passport or ID.

Gender *

We need this information for the hotel and room allocation.

During shared meals I like to eat *
Registration *

Signing up alone? Then we pair you with someone of the same gender. We cannot always guarantee separate beds.

One shared motivation — tell us why you want to join this city trip together.

Terms and conditions

Please read the terms carefully before signing up. If selected, we'll contact you about next steps and payment of mandatory costs.

Terms for young people (18–30 years)
  • Participation requires attendance at the kick-off, introduction afternoon, trip activities, evaluation, follow-up day, and a meeting with a senior.
  • Mandatory costs (shared meals, tourist tax, and mandatory excursions) must be paid before the kick-off.
  • A certificate of conduct (VOG) is mandatory. Careibu explains how to apply for one.
  • Cancellation and refunds are described in the full terms.

Download the full terms for young people (PDF, Dutch)

Terms for seniors (60+)
  • You must be medically independent and able to take part in the programme on your own.
  • Cancellation is free up to one week before departure. Within one week before departure, refunds of already-paid costs are not possible.
  • After the trip we ask for a donation according to your means, to make more of these trips possible.
  • Young people may ask you to take part in a report — always with your permission.

Download the full terms for seniors (PDF, Dutch)

You'll hear within 5 business days whether you've been selected.

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