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0115 9404 303School Music tour to French alps
A tour to the French Alps will be truly relaxing; a chance to unwind and focus on your musical pursuits in a natural environment. Evian les Bains, famous for its water and thermal baths, will be your base during your stay. This area offers a stunning backdrop to outdoor concerts as well as a beautiful setting to relax and spend time at leisure! The location of this trip also enables you and your ensemble the chance to take part in concerts in both France and Switzerland.
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7 days/4 nights
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Includes:
- 4 nights Full board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- 3 concert arrangements including publicity and advertising
- A service of a bilingual music coordinator
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationThe "Musical Fountain"
Located on the Henri-Buet Esplanade in the Les Mouettes port, this fountain offers onlookers a spectacle of water jets set to various musical scores (duration: around a half hour). From June to October.
Areas Covered
The venue is ideal for bands; orchestras (outdoor venue)
Evian town square
Bands can perform by the Musical Fountain overlooking the lake. The concert will be part of the local summer festival. Alternatively, choirs can sing in the well located church of Notre Dame of Evian.
Areas Covered
Bands and choirs (in the local church).
Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux is only a short journey away from Evian where your band will be able to participate in the famous Montreux Jazz Festival.. The concert will take place on a professional stage in one of the parks. You will be able to watch other professional concerts and enjoy the atmosphere.
Areas Covered
Mainly bands.
Jet d'eau (water foutain)
Originally a simple security valve at the Coulouvrenière hydraulic factory this water fountain has, over the years, grown to be the symbol of Geneva.In 1891, it was transferred to the "Rade", to become a major tourist attraction. However, it was not until 1951 that it was provided with an autonomous pumping station, propelling 500 litres of water per second to a height of 140 metres at a speed of ...
Aquaparc - Le Bouvret
Immerse yourself in a world that combines fun and relaxation! The Aquaparc has four extraordinary worlds for you to discover:You can plunge into the breakers of the wave pool, can brave the fast-flowing river rapids, can board our pirate ship and become a pirate, and can slide to your heart’s content on seven different chutes and slides. And as soon as the first warm rays of summer sunshine are th...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel to Dover. | Ferry/Tunnel crossing. | Overnight journey |
| Day 2 | Arrive at the accommodation. Walk to town and spend the afternoon by the lake. | Evening meal at the accommodation. If you wish you could rehearse on the terrace. | |
| Day 3 | Visit Yvoire, the smallest village in France. |
Afternoon concert in Yvoire. Travel to Thonon les Bains. |
Evening meal at the accommodation. |
| Day 4 | Travel to Montreux in Switzerland. Visit the waterpark. | Afternoon concert in Montreux, as part of the Jazz Festival. | Possibility to have your evening meal in Montreux and enjoy the evenin acitivities. |
| Day 5 | Travel to Geneva and visit the town and its famous Jet d'Eau. |
Visit the Red Cross museum and a chocolate factory. Travel back to Evian. |
Early evening meal at the accommodation. Concert in Evian. |
| Day 6 | Take a boat across to Lausanne. | Travel overnight to Calais. | |
| Day 7 | Ferry/Tunnel crossing. | Arrive back at school. |
éthic étapes - Côté Lac
Situated on the south bank of the Léman lake, with fantastic views, the CIS welcomes you throughout the year for a stay in the heart of the Alps. Between lake and mountains, near Switzerland and Geneva and close to Chamonix and the Annecy Lake, the CIS is a privileged spot for exploring this magnificent region and for enjoying lots of sporting, cultural and leisure activities.
186 beds in rooms with 1,2 and 4 beds with shower and WC. 6 rooms offer access to people with reduced mobility. A restaurant with capacity for 160 people, with self-service or waited tables and personalised menus. Bar with panoramic terrace and fire place. 5 meeting rooms. Multi-purpose room. Pool tables, TV lounge, internet access, relaxation areas. Tourist information desk.
186 beds in rooms with 1,2 and 4 beds with shower and WC. 6 rooms offer access to people with reduced mobility. A restaurant with capacity for 160 people, with self-service or waited tables and personalised menus. Bar with panoramic terrace and fire place. 5 meeting rooms. Multi-purpose room. Pool tables, TV lounge, internet access, relaxation areas. Tourist information desk.
