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0115 9404 303School Primary Languages trip to Lille
A trip to Lille Christmas Markets offers your pupils the perfect opportunity to practice their French as well as expereincing the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional French Christmas market.
Lille hosts one of the most famous Christmas markets with over 50 stalls selling traditional and regional crafts, cuisine and gifts.
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£79 pp
2 days/1 night
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Includes:
- 1 night half board accommodation
- Return coach travel
- Return ferry 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
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationGuided Tour of Lille
From Grand'Place to the Palais Rihour, discover the architectural heritage of Europe's Capital of Culture 2004 with guides from Lille Tourist Office. Here are a few suggestions: Old Lille, Euralille, the Fine Arts Museum, Charles de Gaulle's Birthplace and Museum, the Citadel, Panoramic bus tours, the Juniper Route, Wednesdays at the Opera, Regional museums - Museum of Art and Industry in Roubaix,...
Euralille
Whether they are ordering a croissant or buying gifts to take home, the Euralille Shopping Centre is the ideal place for your students to try out their French skills and inprove their vocabulary. This is one of the biggest shopping centres in Northern France.
La Gaufre du Pays Flamand
An old fashioned waffle-maker where each visitor leaves with a packet of brown sugar- or violet-waffles. Visit lasts 45 minutes and includes demonstration of waffle making and tasting. An ideal visit for those with a sweet tooth! Located just over 10 miles North West of Lille in the village of Houplines, an ideal stop-off on your visit to the Lille Christmas Markets.
Boulangerie "Le Fournil"
A visit to this traditional Family owned bakery gives your students a great introduction to France. Your group 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.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Pick-up from school Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing Arrive in Lille |
Time for group to explore the Christmas markets on foot Group to buy lunch Group to visit the zoo |
Check-in to accommodation Group to go bowling |
| Day 2 | Group to spend some time in the Euralille shopping centre/spend some more time in the Christmas markets |
Group to visit a Waffle Factory Depart Lille Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing |
Arrive back at school |
Etap Hotel Lille
This Etap Hotel is situated in 'Vieux Lille' - the old town. It's clean and offers 93 rooms all with en-suite facilities. Rooms consist of a double bed and a single bunk canopy. Students are accommodated 2 to a room and staff in singles. Each room has a TV.
A buffet breakfast is offered in the hotel with evening meals in a nearby restaurant.
A buffet breakfast is offered in the hotel with evening meals in a nearby restaurant.
Misterbed Lille
Hotel Misterbed City is centrally located in the pedestrian area of Lille, enabling your group to enjoy all the attractions the city has to offer. Students will generally be accommodated in twin rooms – all are en suite and include a television. If staff require single rooms please note a supplement will apply. Breakfast (buffet style) will be served in the hotel. Evening meals are taken in the restaurant next door.
