Your school trip to the Christmas markets in Lille will leave your students feeling excited about all things French!
Lille is the perfect place for your students to experience the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional French Christmas market.
There are many enchanting Christmas markets taking place throughout France, each offering a unique variety of festive music, tasty treats and lights. But the city of Lille hosts one of the most famous, with over 50 stalls selling traditional and regional crafts, cuisine and gifts.
To get the most out of your school trip to Lille, we would highly recommend an overnight stay. Less tiring and much easier logistically, overnight trips often offer better value for money. Contact us for details!
Suggested Itinerary (1 day)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Depart school Channel crossing On the way to Lille, group to visit an old fashioned Waffle maker |
Arrive in Lille Time to explore the Christmas market |
Depart Lille Channel crossing Arrive back at school |
- 30-minute cookery demonstration and tasting
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- Return transport (coach and ferry/Eurotunnel or Eurostar)
- VAT
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Festivals and traditions
- Aspects of French-speaking society
- Cultural heritage
- Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
- Food, drink and eating out
- Customs, celebrations and festivals
- Travel and tourism
- Understanding French culture and identity
Key Stage 3
- Exploring the town
- Food and drink
- Cultural traditions
Primary
- Exploring the town
- Food and drink
- Traditional crafts
- Festivals and celebrations
