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Experience the French culture and perform in front of music-loving audiences!

This is an ideal place to experience the French culture and way of life; whilst enjoying the opportunity to perform in exciting new venues with a friendly and appreciative audience of locals. Visit the famous Bayeux tapestry, the World Heritage Site of Mont St Michel and perform a concert in Arromanches town square. With famous sites and a beautiful atmosphere, this tour offers a truly unique experience that's perfect for all music groups.

Venues

Arromanches Town Square View
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Arromanches Town Square

Famous for its strategic importanceduring WW2, Arromanches is an atmospheric location in which to perform. In the summer months, groups...

Abbaye aux Hommes View
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Abbaye aux Hommes

Abbaye aux Hommes et aux Dames are located in the centre of Caen and are two of the most beautiful...

Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)

Day Morning Summary Afternoon Summary Evening Summary
1

Travel to Dover

Ferry/tunnel crossing

Arrive at the accommodation

Time to rehearse after your evening meal

2

Visit the Bayeux Tapestry

Visit Arromanches and the Landing beaches

Afternoon concert in the town square

Evening meal at the accommodation

Disco at the accommodation

3

Visit Mont St Michel

Travel to Caen and concert at the Abbey des Hommes

Evening meal at the accommodation

4

Free time on the beach

Travel to Dover

Ferry/tunnel crossing

Arrive back at school

4 days, 3 nights Price from £255 pp
  • 3 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 2 concerts including publicity and advertising
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • VAT

Accommodation

Excursions

Arromanches 360 Cinema

Arromanches 360 Cinema

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'The Price of Freedom' shown in this innovative 360-degree cinema, blends original documentary film of the invasion with pictures of… Read More

Arromanches Landings Museum

Arromanches Landings Museum

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Built on the harbour at Arromanches overlooking Gold Beach, this museum uses original artifacts, dioramas and audio-visual presentations - including… Read More

La Pointe du Hoc

La Pointe du Hoc

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Stormed by the Rangers early on the morning of D-Day - and by Tom Hanks in "Saving Private Ryan" - the Pointe du Hoc was a German defensive position high on the clifftops overlooking the landing beaches.… Read More

Les Co-Pains Bakery

Les Co-Pains Bakery

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In the bakery, children actively participate in the bread making process; using natural yeast and kneading the dough by hand.… Read More

The Castle of William the Conqueror

The Castle of William the Conqueror

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Situated on a rocky spur once surrounded by marshes, between the valleys of the rivers Ante and Marescot, the castle is set on an ideal natural defensive site which dominates the city.… Read More

Bayeux Tapestry

Bayeux Tapestry

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Justifiably famous as one of the most extraordinary artefacts to survive from the eleventh century, the Bayeux Tapestry is a… Read More

Le Memorial de Caen

Le Memorial de Caen

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Established in 1988 and dedicated to peace, the Caen Memorial (Le Mémorial de Caen, un musée pour la paix) is regarded as the best World War II museum in France. … Read More

Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

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The long history of Mont Saint-Michel is thought to date back to 708AD when Aubert, Bishop of Avranches had a… Read More

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