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School Primary Languages trip to Opal Coast

With visits less than 1 hour away from Calais, the Opal Coast region is the perfect destination for younger groups. Take your pupils to a chocolate factory, a local bakery, the Bagatelle theme park, Nausicaa Sea world, a trip 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 give your pupils the opportunity to explore and ptactise their French.

from £75 pp
2 days/1 night
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Includes:

  • 1 night half board accommodation
  • Return executive coach travel (TV.Video/WC/Seatbelts)
  • Return ferry or Eurotunnel crossings
  • Free staff place ratio 1:10
  • Detailed information pack
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Cost of group passport (youth groups)
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • VAT

Bagatelle Theme Park

Bagatelle Theme Park
One of France's leading theme parks, Bagatelle is ideally suited for younger children. If you have a music group you could even give a concert at this theme park.

Bec a Suc

Bec a Suc
Patrick and Kerry welcome school groups of all ages to their traditional sweet factory, where they will see the production of sweets including free tasters and a visit to the sweet shop after.

Chocolats de Beussent

Chocolats de Beussent
Primary school groups are welcomed to this chocolate factory  in the heart of the rural Course Valley, where they will have the chance to taste some traditionally made artisan chocolate and see how it is made.

Nausicaa

Nausicaa
Bring your students to see the tropical lagoons, sea lion enclosures, shark tanks and affectionate stingrays. Nausicaa SeaLife centre seeks to educate children about the marine environment, man's impact upon it and why it is important that marine life shoud be protected. This is one of our most popular visits amongst primary school groups.

Boulangerie "Le Fournil"

Boulangerie
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.
 MorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1

Depart school

Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing

Arrive in Calais

Group to visit a French bakery or chocolate factory

Group to have a stroll along the beach before visiting Nausicaa Sea Life Centre

 Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal
Day 2

Group to visit a traditional French market

Group to have a pancake making demonstration

Group to visit a sweet factory or head back to Calais to visit Cité Europe Shopping Centre

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.
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