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0115 9404 303School French trip to Opal Coast
A trip to France is affordable and achievable for any school group and with our visits no longer than one hour away from Calais, the Opal Coast region is the perfect destination.
Visit Calais, Boulogne or Le Touquet and be spoilt for choice of activities. A wide range of excursions are available in this area including visiting a chocolate factory, a bakery, the Bagatelle theme park, Agincourt historical museum, Nausicaa Sea world, go to the seaside or experience the atmosphere at one of the local markets. Make it a one day school trip, or stay for a couple of days to really explore and use the French language.
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£69 pp
2 days/1 night
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Includes:
- 1 night Half Board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return channel 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 AccommodationNausicaa
Nausicaa Sea Life Centre is a great visit for French groups of all ages. Students are invited to learn about the marine environment, man's impact upon it and why it is important that marine life should be protected. Tropical lagoons, sea lion enclosures, shark tanks and affectionate stingrays are all very popular.Allow 1.5-2 hours for your visit.
Boulangerie "Le Fournil"
This traditional family-owned bakery is well worth a visit and is ideal for groups who are learning French. You 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.
Chocolats de Beussent
Alain and his team invite your French 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.
Bec a Suc
Patrick and Kerry give your group a warm welcome to their traditional sweet factory, including free tasters and a visit to the sweet shop.
This is a great visit for French students.
Pain Show
Bring your French students to learn how speciality pancakes are made from the basic ingredients and help to produce them. In the end enjoy your own pancake with jam or chocolate sauce and an orange juice! You will also watch how the traditional French "patissiers" work the marzipan and will be given a marzipan souvenir for your School.
La Coupole
Built in 1943 as a base for Hitler's V2 missile, La Coupole is dedicated to life in Northern France during the second world war from invasion to liberation, and explores the links between science and war. Educational packs explaining the relevance of La Coupole to the modern world and tailored to a range of age groups are available at no additional cost. The Centre also expands on the theme of the...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Pick-up from school Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing |
On arrival, group to visit a traditional French bakery. Time to buy lunch/to explore the local area. Group to visit Nausicaa Sea Life Centre. |
Head to accommodation. Group to have evening meal followed by an evening walk around the town. |
| Day 2 |
Morning spent visiting a French Market, a Snail Farm or have a pancake demonstration at Restaurant City James. |
Depart and head back to Calais. 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.
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.
