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0115 9404 303School French trip to Futuroscope and Loire Valley
Combine these two destinations into one French language trip to experience the fascinating educational experience of Futuroscope and the traditional French cultural activities of the Loire Valley.
Futuroscope is one of Europe’s largest educational theme parks and will amaze you, play on your senses and involve you in the action as you escape into new worlds of fun. Live in the future today and see this world in a new light. You can enter the last uncharted territories on Earth through Spectacular 3D images. In the Loire Valley visit prestigious historic sites such as Chambord and Orléans - the city liberated by Joan of Arc and Chartres with its world-famous cathedral.
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£189 pp
Includes:
- Day pass to Futuroscope including guide
- 3 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationFuturoscope
Château d'Ussé
Literature describes this château, overlooking the banks of the river Indre, as the original Sleeping Beauty castle; Charles Perrault - author of this beloved 17th-century tale - spent time here as a guest of the Coun...
Doué-la-Fontaine Zoo
A visit to this zoo is not to be missed. As you head down to the entrance you wonder what awaits you, but all is revealed when you see that the zoo is in an old quarry with much evidence of troglodytic dwellings. This makes it ideal for a hot, sunny day as there is lots of shade prov...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Pick-up from school |
Arrive in Calais | Arrive Futuroscope and check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal |
| Day 2 |
Full day to be spent in Futuroscope with a guide to help you make the most of your day |
After evening meal, group to return to the park for the spectacular Forest of Dreams Show | |
| Day 3 | Full day excursion to explore the Loire Valley. Suggestions include: La Château de Chambord/Mini-châteaux Park/Aquarium du Val de Loire/La Vallée des Signes (Monkey Valley)/L'Aquarium de La Rochelle plus many more... |
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| Day 4 | Depart acocmmodation after breakfast and head back to Calais |
Arrive in Calais |
Arrive back at school |
Hotel du Futuroscope
Hotel du Futuroscope is well located, only 10 minutes walk from the park entrance. The hotel offers 290 rooms. Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins, all rooms have a shower and TV with a telephone available on request. A continental breakfast will be provided by the hotel(Hot drink, croissants, baguette, jam, yoghurt etc) and a three course self service meal in the evening.
CIS Saumur
Meals are served in the main dining room and packed lunches can be provided. Individual dietary requirements can be catered for but only with advance notice.
There is a games room with arcade machines, table football, pool table, table tennis and TV. The outdoor swimming pool is free but use of the indoor pool carries a small charge.
