France is a country that offers a learning experience that is affordable to everyone. Some of our most popular destinations for school trips to France are The Opal Coast (immediately below), Brittany, Picardy and The Somme, Normandy, Paris, Lyon and the South.
A school trip to France can cover all areas of the National Curriculum including languages, art, history, technology, science and geography trips.
The Opal Coast
The close proximity of the Opal Coast gives you the opportunity to introduce your students to the culture and sights of French life.
We offer a huge variety of educational school visits to the Opal Coast including:
Boulangerie*
- Traditional boulangerie
- Chocolate factory
- Sweet factory
- Nausicaa Sea Life Centre
- La Coupole World War II Museum
- Le Blockhaus d’Eperlecques – World War II Bunker
- World War II Museum, Ambleteuse
- Arc International glass factory
- St Joseph Village
- Bagatelle Theme Park
- French market
“We would all just like to say a huge thank you for this successful and most enjoyable trip to France. Everything went to plan! The accommodation was really suitable, the food was plentiful and delicious, the location was ideal.”
Prince Albert School, Birmingham
St Malo, Brittany
St Malo is a walled city in Brittany, Northwest of France. The old town is a maze of medieval streets bursting with history and culture. The Intra-Muros, the ancient walled town with its stunning Gothic and Romanesque architecture forms the heart of St Malo. Considered by many to be the most attractive channel port in France, St Malo makes a fantastic base for a school language trip to Brittany.
Recommended visits in Brittany:
- Le Mont Saint-Michel – magical island topped by medieval town and monastery
- Guided tour of St Malo and the Intra-Muros
- Visit a traditional French market
- Boat trip around the Baie of Corsaire
- St Malo Grand Aquarium
- La Ferme Marine – visit an oyster farm
- La Maison des Produits du Terroir et Gastronomie – tasting of local produce
- Visit a Biscuiterie – demonstration and tasting of local biscuits
- Cancale – local fishing town famous for its oyster farming
- Dinan – impressive medieval riverside town
- Pointe de Grouin – brillantly located headland with amazing views
Picardy and the Somme
Picardy is mainly famous for its battlefields in the First and Second World Wars and in particular the Somme. Today this dramatic period in history can be explored by visiting the many memorial, museums and cemeteries that can be found throughout the area.
Visits to the Somme:
WW1 Trenches*
- Somme Battlefields Tour
- Somme 1916 Museum
- Museum of the Great War
- Lochnagar Crater
- South African Memorial and Museum
- Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
- Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Vimy Memorial Park and WW1 Trenches
Normandy
With its D-Day landing beaches and the World War II battlefields Normandy has become one of the most important destinations for school history tours.
Suggested visits would be:
Normandy
- Landing Beaches Guided Tour
- Arromanches D-Day Museum
- Arromanches 360° cinema
- Pegasus Bridge Museum
- Juno Beach Centre
- Caen Memorial
- Utah Beach Museum
- Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum
Normandy is also celebrated for its historical towns and local produce, so for a more cultural and language experience why not visit:
- Bayeux Tapestry
- Caen Castle
- Caen Town Trail
- Chateau Guillaume le Conquerant, Falaise
- Calvados apple factory
- Cheese farm
- Chocolate factory
Paris
Paris is a beautiful city and with its vast array of attractions, iconic landmarks and close proximity to the Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix theme parks, it offers something for everyone.
- Disneyland Paris
Montmartre*
- Parc Asterix
- Eiffel Tower
- River Seine boat trip
- Montmartre
- Sacré-Coeur Basilica
- Palace of Versailles
- Stade de France guided tour
- Catacombs of Paris Museum
- Air and Space Museum
- Cité des Sciences
- Louvre Museum
- Musée d’Orsay
- Georges Pompidou Centre
Testimonial
We had an absolute fantastic time! The hotel was lovely, the timings of activities was perfect and Andy the bus driver was beyond excellent. So to sum the trip up I would say it was pretty perfect!
I will be in contact soon for quotes for next year. Thank you ever so much for your organisation and help with planning this wonderful trip. (Sewell Park School, Norwich)
Bordeaux
Found in the south west of France, Bordeaux is famous for its wine production and is one of the most lovely and historical cities in all of France.
Suggested visits:
- Truffle Ecomuseum, Sorges
- Cooking lesson: how to cook truffles
- Gastronomic meal at a local Auberge
- Maison du Vin de Saint Emilian
- Château Villemaurine and its underground tunnels & wine tasting
- Marché des Capucins (food market)
- Wine tasting cruise (18 + years)
The Loire
The Loire Valley is in the heart of France and is famous for its natural beauty, beautiful historic towns, magnificent château and wine production.
Suggested visits for your school trip the the Loire region:
- Rochemenier Village Troglodytes
- Veuve Amiot wine caves
- Château de Brissac
- Marais Poitevin – cycling, barge trips and tasting of local produce
- Futuroscope Theme Park
- Puy du Fou Theme Park
- Les Sables d’Olonne (beach)
- Local market
Lyon
Famous for its history of silk maiking and outstanding cuisine, we think Lyon makes a great destination for a school trip to France. Lyon is easily accessible by Eurostar and with flights.
Suggested Lyon visits:
- Walking tour of the Traboules of the Croix-Rousse
- Musee Miniatures et Cinema – discover the world of special effects in film making
- Silk Printing Workshop
- Museum of Textiles and Decorative Arts
- La Maison des Canuts
- Chocolate factory demonstration with tasting
- Cookery workshops
- Paul Bocuse covered market
- Saint-Antoine market
- River cruise
South of France – Languedoc-Rousillon
The Languedoc-Rousillon in the South of France offers a huge range of visits for a school trip to France.
Sights to see in the Languedoc-Rousillon region include:
- Carcassonne medieval city
Pont du Gard*
- Pont du Gard
- The Camargue National Park
- La Clamouse Caves
- Beziers ancient city
- Nimes (Roman city)
- Narbonne (Roman city)
- Aqualand Water Park
- Beaches
If you are considering a school activity trip, then this region can offer you numerous possibilities, including:
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Mountain biking
- Tree climbing
- Rugby
Theme Parks
We can arrange a complete package for your trip including the itinerary, accommodation, transport, tours and visits. Please get in touch with us today.
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