School Christmas Markets Trip to Lille
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Your school trip to the French 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.
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
Day 1/2
Morning
Morning departure from school
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Afternoon
Arrive in Calais
Head to Lille and explore the Christmas market
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Return to the Christmas market or go bowling
Day 2/2
Morning
Enjoy a guided tour of Lille or have more time at the Christmas market
Afternoon
Visit a traditional waffle factory
Head back to Calais
Evening
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Evening arrival back at school
What's included?
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1 night's half-board accommodation
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Return executive coach travel
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rates to tour operators
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
Educational activities and visits
Charles de Gaulle's Birthplace and Museum
Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille on November 22nd 1890, in the house of his maternal grandparents at 9… Read More
The Resistance Museum
The Resistance Museum is located in an ancient fortified castle, built between 1878 and 1882, that was part of the… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Euralille
Lille may be Capital of Culture, but it's long been a capital of shopping! Indulge in some retail therapy at… Read More
Guided Tour of Lille
From Grand'Place to the Palais Rihour, discover the architectural heritage of Europe's Capital of Culture (2004) with guides from Lille… Read More
La Gaufre du Pays Flamand
An old fashioned waffle-maker where each visitor leaves with a packet of brown sugar or violet waffles. The visit also… Read More
Lille Christmas Market
Lille is the perfect place to experience the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional Christmas market. The city hosts… Read More
P&J Calais
Before you return home, make sure you stop at P&J Calais, to stock up on handmade Belgian chocolates!Chocolate workshops and… Read More
Shopping in Lille
From its rich merchant past Lille has retained a real commercial tradition. Here, shopping is a reflection of the northern… Read More
Accommodation
The Ibis budget Hotel is situated in 'Vieux Lille' - the old town. It offers 93 rooms, all with en-suite facilities. Rooms consist of a double bed and a single bunk canopy. Students are accommodated two to a room and staff in singles. Each room has a TV. A buffet breakfast is offered in the hotel with evening meals in a nearby restaurant.
Misterbed Belle Etoile is centrally located in the pedestrian area of Lille, enabling your group to enjoy all the attractions the city has to offer.Students will generally be accommodated in twin rooms – all are en suite and include a television. Staff will also be accommodated in twin rooms (if a single is requested, a supplement will apply).A buffet-style breakfast will be served in the hotel. Evening meals are taken in the restaurant next door.
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It is an excellent market experience for our students and they engaged very well with the planned tour.— Bower Park Academy, December 2018
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