A French school trip to Futuroscope and the Loire Valley offers your students the exciting opportunity to explore modern and historic France in a truly spectacular setting!
Exploring the beautiful Loire Valley, your students will love exploring the history of fairy tale châteaux, like the one at Chambord. And make sure you take the time to explore the historic cities of Orléans, liberated by Joan of Arc, and Chartres, with its world-famous cathedral.
Futuroscope is one of Europe's largest educational theme parks and will be sure to amaze your students, playing on their senses and involving them in the action as they escape into new worlds of fun!
However you spend your time on your French school trip to the Loire, your students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their French skills with native speakers on an everyday basis.
Key Stage 3 students will be able to practise and learn vocabulary around topics including hobbies and pastimes, food and drink and likes and dislikes.
GCSE students can work on improving their ability to discuss topics including social media and technology, environmental issues and travel and tourism. Plus, they’ll develop their understanding of French culture and identity.
A-level students will also learn more about French culture, while also developing their ability to discuss online media and artistic culture in French. The Loire also offers A-level students individual research project opportunities.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Depart from school Channel crossing |
Arrive in Calais |
Arrive at Futuroscope and check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal |
| 2 |
Full day at Futuroscope (guide included) |
Continue visit to Futuroscope |
After evening meal, group to return to the park for the spectacular evening show |
| 3 |
Visit Patisserie Bigot |
Visit the Château d’Usse |
Evening meal |
| 4 |
Depart accommodation for Calais |
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing |
Arrive back at school |
- 3 nights' half-board accommodation
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- One-day pass to Futuroscope including guide
- Return Channel crossings
- Return executive coach travel
- Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
- VAT at current rates to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Aspects of French-speaking cultures
- Cyber society and online media
- Artistic culture - music, art and cinema
- Festivals and traditions
- Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
- Social media and technology
- Environmental issues
- Daily life and free time activities
- Travel and tourism
- Understanding French culture and identity
- Food, drink and eating out
- Customs, celebrations and festivals
Key Stage 3
- Hobbies and pastimes
- Food and drink
- Eating out
- Introducing yourself
- Describing others
- Likes and dislikes
- Plants and animals
- Cultural traditions
