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School French trip to Normandy

Normandy is an ideal location for practising the French language; Visit a local market, the Bayeux Tapestry or Mont St.-Michel.

With its close historical ties with Britain and healthy gastronomic reputation, it's no surprise Normandy is such a popular destination for our French groups. Some of our hotels are right on the seaside with great views and there are many opportunities for students to practise the language.

from £189 pp

4 days/3 nights

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Includes:

3 nights Half Board accommodation
Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
Return ferry (Dover-Calais) or Eurotunnel crossings
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Detailed information pack
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Itinerary planning service
Motorway tolls and taxes
VAT

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Les Co-Pains Bakery

In this bakery, students actively participate in activities such as kneading the dough, games where the students discover the different shapes and types of grain and the procedure for turning wheat into bread. They will also visit the mill and learn about the different types of flour. Each student takes home the bread they have made.This visit is perfect for students who are studying French.

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Le p’tit train de Bayeux

The "p'tit train" (little train) invites your French students to explore the old part of Bayeux, its historic monuments with a visit to the Battle of Normandy Museum, Military Cemetery and British Memorial.

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Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

For French groups visiting Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel is a must.The long history of Mont Saint-Michel is thought to date back to 708 when Aubert, Bishop of Avranches had a sanctuary built on Mont-Tombe in honour of the Archangel. The Mount soon became a major focus of pilgrimage. In the 10th century, the Benedictines settled in the Abbey while a village grew up below its walls. By the 14th centur...

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Chocolate Museum 'Drakkar'

Did you know that it was in Central America that 'xoxoalt', the ancestor of the chocolate we know and love today, was born? You and your French stundets will discover this, and much more, at this new chocolate museum close to Bayeux. This little museum has been set up next door to the factory and includes a shop.

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Maison du Pays d'Auge

Bring your French students to discover the true story of Calvados. In the projection room, a film describes Calvados production. After the film, you are introduced to the various aromas of Busnel and Anée Calvados. See a distillery in action and discover every stage of the process that turns apples into Calvados: apple selection, distillation and maturing in oak casks, some of which are a h...

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Graindorge Cheese Factory

Located in the very heart of the Pays d’Auge, La Fromagerie Graindorge in Livarot is the only independent company which produces Pont- l'évêque, Livarot and Camembert cheese. This visit includes a tour which informs visitors about the manufacturing process and refining of cheese, which makes this an ideal activity for French groups. Along the way you will encounter videos a...

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La Cité de la Mer

La Cité de la Mer is situated on the site of the old Transatlantic Railway Terminal in Cherbourg and is a new and unique tourist centre of great interest both scientifically and culturally. It is made up of two main areas - The Submarine section with “Le Redoutable”- the largest submarine in the world open to the public and the Ocean section with its giant aquarium (the largest in Europe).

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Joan of Arc Museum

Joan of Arc was a national heroine of France and is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. She asserted that she had visions from God which told her to recover her homeland from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The Joan of Arc Museum tells the story of her life and work, and contains relics from the 15th Century. The museum is located just 30 metres from the spot where she was bu...

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Bayeux Tapestry

Justifiably famous as one of the most extraordinary artefacts to survive from the eleventh century, the Bayeux Tapestry is a fragile work of art measuring 50cm high and almost 70 metres long. The brightness of its colours and the richness of its workmanship make it an artwork of great fascination. It portrays the events of 1064 to 1066 surrounding the contested accession to the English throne lead...

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Normandie Caramels

Isigny Caramels are made from quality produce of the Normandy hedgerow country: whole milk, butter, and cream. Cooked together in a copper bowl, this is what gives the caramels their smooth texture and delicious flavour. Your French students will have the chance to see how they are made, from mixing to packaging, and not forgetting a tasting session at the end!

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	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Pick-up from school Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing	Arrive in Calais	Arrive in Normandy Group to check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal. Group to have a walk along the beach or play Mini-Golf
Day 2	After breakfast, group to visit the Bayeux Tapestry - one of the most extraordinary artefacts to survive from the eleventh centrury. Group to visit Arromanches Landing Beaches	Time for lunch in the local area. Group to visit Arromanches Landings Museum where your students can see original artefacts, dioramas and audio-visual presentations. Group to see the film 'The Price of Freedom' at the Arromanches 360 cinema.	Arrive back at accommodation in time for evening meal Evening entertainment at the accommodation
Day 3	After breakfast, group to visit Graindorge Cheese Farm where students will be shown videos and interactive presentations detailing each stage of the process plus a "hands on" experience of turning the curds into cheese.	Time for lunch Group to visit Souterroscope - an underground show in a former slate mine	After evening meal, group to have time to explore the local area on foot Possibility for group to go bowling or have some free time in the local area.
Day 4	After breakfast group to depart accommodation and head back to Calais	Arrive in Calais Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing	Arrive in Dover/Folkestone 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.

Centre Bon Sejour

Situated on a fine sandy beach, the centre has a lounge, classrooms and restaurant, together with leisure and games area. It also provides outdoor activities such as mini golf, tennis and sailing. Indoor facilities include table tennis, pool and karaoke.
Students will be accommodated in one of 70 twin, triple or quad rooms all with en-suite facilities. A lift makes for easy access to the 3 floors.
Please note if staff members require single rooms a supplement will apply.

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Les Tourelles

Les Tourelles consists of 56 rooms, students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins.
The dining rooms have a view of the sea and the artificial harbour of Arromanches left from D-Day. The chef and his team provide a varied menu including regional specialities such as: fish and seafood.

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UNCMT Lion-Sur-mer

UNCMT Lion-sur-Mer is well located in the heart of the village, only 50 m from the beach.

The centre offers 100 beds, students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All the rooms have their own washbasins, with shower and toilet facilities on each floor.

Meals will be taken in the dining room, other facilities include 3 class/activity rooms, a covered yard (for table tennis) large courtyard, various equipment including TV, VCR etc.