School Primary Languages Day Trip to Opal Coast
A primary languages school trip to the Opal Coast is a great option for a first introduction to France for your pupils!
There are lots of exciting cultural activities to enjoy in the Opal Coast region, all within just an hour’s drive of Calais, which is ideal for helping you make the most of the time you have available.
Visit a bakery to find out about the French art of baking and, of course, to sample some of produce! Or visit one of the vibrant markets, where your pupils can soak up the atmosphere and learn some new food vocabulary.
To get the most out of your school trip to the Opal Coast, 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 1/1
Morning
Depart school
Channel crossing
Arrive in Calais - group to have breakfast in a French café
Afternoon
Group to visit a traditional French bakery
Arrive in Boulogne - group to spend time on the beach or in the Old Town
Visit to Nausicaa Sea Life Centre
Evening
Depart Boulogne
Channel crossing
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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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
Curriculum Links
Primary
- Food and drink
- Eating out
- Hobbies and pastimes
- Traditional crafts
- Exploring the town
- Likes and dislikes
- Animals
Educational activities and visits
Bec a Suc
A visit to this traditional sweet factory in the charming town of Boulogne-sur-Mer offers your students the opportunity to watch… Read More
Boulangerie Le Fournil
The charismatic baker will tell your students about his work – in French, of course! He will demonstrate some of… Read More
Les Escargots du Bocage
Your visit to this snail farm will begin with a tour, here you will learn interesting facts about the snails… Read More
Nausicaa
The Nausicaa Sea-world museum seeks to educate children about the marine environment, man's impact upon it and why it is… Read More
Pain Show
Learn how to make traditional French crêpes and enjoy your own with jam or chocolate sauce! Plus, you’ll also be… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Bagatelle Theme Park
One of France's leading theme parks, Bagatelle is ideally suited for younger children. If you have a music group you… Read More
Accommodation
Artes Cap d'Opale is located in Ambleteuse, a peaceful seaside resort full of history north of Boulogne. The Village Vacances is comprised of a central multi-storey building and three sperate blocks of chalet style accommodation. Chalets usually have two bedrooms and a bathroom with a usual maximum capacity of 5 beds per room, and 9 beds maximum per chalet.Most rooms on the ground floor are accessible, but there are also three specially adapted rooms for handicapped guests.The centre offers full- and half-board accommodation. Facilities include a reception, bar and restaurant. There is a classroom which can be hired out for a fee, and plenty of outdoor space for students to exercise or relax in. There is also an indoor pool which groups can use.
The Hippotel is set within tranquil woodlands, just half a mile from the centre of Le Touquet. The accommodation has rooms of 2 to 6, each with bath or shower and separate WC. All guestrooms have a TV with some English channels and single rooms are available at a supplement. In terms of communal areas, there is a bar with a terrace and games area, and two conference rooms seating up to 30 people are also available, if required.As well as a games room and a sauna, the hotel has its own restaurant, offering fantastic panoramic views over both the park and the regional equestrian centre.
This popular youth centre is located in the middle of the dunes in Stella- Plage which is a beautiful quaint little seaside town.This youth centre offers 85 rooms. Each room can sleep between 2-4 students and each with its own private WC/shower.There is a restaurant on-site that can offer breakfast and evening meals and packed luches can also be arranged. The reception desk is open from 08.30 until 19.00, 7 days a week and sells a selection of phonecards and postcards - there is even a daily collection from the postbox.There is a Classroom/Meeting room, Bar & café, Giant screen TV, Video/DVD player and Karaoke machine. Groups can watch films free of charge and can have a karaoke/disco night for 5€ per person.This fantastic accommodation centre also has a leisure room with table football, table tennis and video games. Outdoors, students can also make use of the Sports playground (football, basketball, volleyball and badminton)
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3 After you've booked
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Martin — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
The location of the accommodation is ideal. It is far enough away from the city centre to feel safe for students and the accommodation was adequate for students with plenty of space. I would recommend the service we received from Halsbury Travel.— Whitstone School
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