A stunning backdrop for outdoor concerts, with the possibility to perform in France and Switzerland!
A tour to the French Alps will be truly relaxing; a chance to unwind and focus on your musical pursuits within 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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Montreux Jazz Festival
Time of year: July
Montreux is only a short journey away from Evian, where your band will be able to participate...
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Evian town square
Bands can perform by the Musical Fountain overlooking the lake. The concert will be part of the local summer festival. Alternatively...
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Chamonix town square
Only an hour away is this beautiful town where you will be able to combine a concert in the main town...
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The "Musical Fountain"
Located on the Henri-Buet Esplanade in the Les Mouettes port, this fountain offers onlookers a spectacle of water jets set...
Sample Itinerary
Tour price includes:
- 4 nights' half-board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/video/WC/seatbelts)
- Return ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Arrangement of 3 concerts including publicity and advertising
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
| Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Midnight pick up and travel to Dover for Channel crossing |
Travel through France |
Arrive evening at the accommodation |
| Day 2 |
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 evening acitivities |
| Day 3 |
Visit Yvoire, a lovely village in France |
Afternoon concert in Yvoire Travel to Thonon-les-Bains |
Evening meal at the accommodation |
| Day 4 |
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 hotel followed by concert in Evian |
| Day 5 |
Check out of your centre, and take a boat across to Lausanne |
Meet coach and set off for overnight travel to Calais |
Overnight journey |
| Day 6 |
Ferry/tunnel crossing |
Arrive back at school |
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Great location, great entertainment. Very helpful staff. Safe and comfortable. A lot of the audience congratulated us on our great performance.– Belle Vue Girls' School
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