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School Food Technology trip to Opal Coast

For those looking for a school trip slightly closer to home the Opal coast region is always a popular choice.

For food technology groups we suggest visiting a local bakery, a chocolate factory, sweet factory, snail farm, pancake making demonstration or maybe a traditional French market with fresh produce.

Make it a one day school trip, or stay for a couple of days to really explore.

from £69 pp

2 days/1 nights

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Includes:

Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
Detailed information pack
1 night half board accommodation
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Itinerary planning service
Motorway tolls and taxes
VAT

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Bec a Suc

Patrick and Kerry welcome school groups of all ages to their traditional sweet factory, including free tasters and a visit to the sweet shop after. This is one of our most popular Food Technology visits in Northern France.

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Areas Covered

Manufacturing/large scale production

Labelling and packaging

Chocolats de Beussent

Alain and his team invite your Food Technology group to this wonderful chocolate factory in the heart of the rural Course valley for a guided tour and a chance to sample some traditionally made artisanat chocolate.

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Areas Covered

Materials and components

Manufacturing

Weekly markets

Weekly markets offer a fascinating insight into rural French life and can help your Food Technology students to gain knowledge about the different food products on sale. Walk around the stands; take in the atmosphere, new foods and new culture. The markets are also very popular with younger children.

Areas Covered

Understanding nutrition

Understanding the need for different types of equipment and temperatures for the storage of food

Boulangerie "Le Fournil"

This traditional family-owned bakery is well worth a visit. Food Technology students will have the chance to watch a baker at work in the original part of the bakery and visit the modern part of the bakery to watch croissants being made. To conclude your visit, you will be able to sample fresh baguettes and croissants.

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Areas Covered

Manufacturing/large scale production

The importance of measuring/getting the correct proportions when designing/making products

Using a range of tools and equipment safely and hygienically to produce quality products

Pain Show

This visit is a must for all Food Technology students visiting France. Watch how the speciality pancakes are made from the basic ingredient and help to produce them. In the end enjoy your own pancake with jam or chocolate sauce with an orange juice! Watch as well how the traditional french "patissiers" work the marzipan and take a marzipan souvenir for your School.

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Areas Covered

The importance of measuring/getting the correct proportions when designing/making products

Using a range of tools and equipment safely and hygienically to produce quality products

Fromagerie le Sire Créquy

The cheese is made using traditional unpasturised cow's milk. You can visit the work-shop, the maturing cellar, video screening and tasting.This visit is suitable for student of all ages and available all year around.Guided visits available.

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Areas Covered

Manufacturing/Large Scale Production

Using a range of tools and equipment safely and hygienically to produce quality products

Using tools/equipment to produce quality products

Understanding the functional properties of food

Les Escargots du Bocage

Visit the snail farm and have a guided tour, watch a slideshow and have a taste of this famous French delicacy. There is also a shop on the farm to buy your own snail dishes!

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Social, economical, cultural and environmental considerations

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Pick-up from school Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing Arrive in Calais Group to visit a bakery	Arrive in Bouloge - time for lunch followed by a visit to a pancake bakery	Time for evening meal followed by an evening walk around the town.
Day 2	Group to visit a traditional French market (depending on the day) Visit to a cheese farm	Drive to Le Touquet Group to have lunch in Le Touquet Visit to Chocolaterie de Beussent Drive back to Calais and stop off at a hypermarket for last minute shopping	Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing Arrive back at school

Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.

FUAJ Boulogne

Situated halfway between the port and the old town, the centre is in an ideal location for visiting Boulogne and the region of the Pas-de-Calais. It includes a restaurant, bar, table tennis and TV area. Pupils will be accommodated in mainly triple rooms which are all en suite. Run by very friendly staff, this centre is enjoyed by school groups each year. Please note that if staff members require single rooms a supplement will apply.

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Hippotel

The accommodation is in rooms of 2 to 6, with singles available for a supplement, each with bath or shower and separate WC. the rooms have TV with some English channels. There is a bar with terrace and a games area. Two conference rooms are available seating up to 30.