In Normandy, several accommodation centres are offered by the Union Normande des Centres Maritimes et Touristiques (UNCMT). All have been set up with school and youth groups in mind, making supervision and safeguarding easy.
UNCMT Bernières-sur-Mer
The UNCMT Bernieres-sur-Mer is just 600m from Juno Beach, one of the D-Day landing beaches. It’s in the centre of a lovely village, within walking distance of the local shops.
The centre is set in gorgeous surroundings, overlooked by the typically Norman-style spire of the Notre Dame-de-la-Nativité church.
If you’re planning on taking a younger group to Normandy, you’ll be interested to learn that this accommodation centre is completely enclosed, making it incredibly safe for school groups. In fact (as with all UNCMT centres), the entry is gated and access is controlled by the on-site director, who has a separate apartment in the gatehouse (where coach drivers are also accommodated).
On the opposite side of the large courtyard is the main group accommodation with a classroom, canteen and games room, while outside there are volleyball and basketball courts to keep the group entertained.
The centre adheres to all local and national health, safety, fire and travel industry regulations for welcoming groups.
The centre can sleep up to 112 people over two buildings (each with an independent entrance), which are connected by a lobby. All bedrooms have en-suite bathroom facilities and sleep up to 3-6. And one bedroom is accessible for persons with reduced mobility and offers adapted en-suite facilities.
UNCMT Lion-sur-Mer
The centre is a short 150m from the beach and is made up of two buildings – le château (which is a more traditional building with a sea view) and the newer building just across the courtyard.
Lion-sur-Mer boasts a classroom with a large TV/DVD perfect for a film evening or, if the students are more energetic, there’s a volleyball court outside.
UNCMT Ver-sur-Mer
The UNCMT Ver-sur-Mer is ideal for keeping a watchful eye over your group, as the bedrooms surround a central lobby over two floors.
Ver-sur-Mer is just 500m from the beach and has the usual gated access, volleyball and basketball courts, and a large classroom.
Ready to start planning your trip to Normandy?
For more inspiration for your trip, check out our 'Exploring Normandy' guide, where we take a look at the top activities for school groups in Normandy.
As these centres are so well set up for school groups, they’re in demand. So, if you’d like to stay in any of them, we’d recommend getting the ball rolling asap, so you don’t miss out. Get in touch today for more info on any of these accommodation centres, or for a tailor-made quote.
