Our French trips are different because they are led entirely in French by animateurs, our native-speaking instructors, to create a truly immersive language experience which is shown to improve students' learning and confidence. We are the leaders in language immersion programmes and specialise in French trips for school groups at our own residential centres in Normandy and the Opal coast, as well as animateur-led tours of Paris.
Each one of our language immersion school trips is different, but each one is designed to maximise the opportunities for students to practise their language with a trained French-native animateur.
School groups on our language programmes in Paris and at our residential centres in Northern France are led by our own French-native animateurs who have considerable experience working with school groups.
Our flagship French immersion and adventure programme based at Château de la Baudonnière uses French as the sole means of communication throughout the week which means that students have more exposure to speaking and listening to, French than is possible in a whole term of formal French lessons back at school.
Our residential French language trips to La Grand' Ferme in Lower Normandy, Chateau Chantereine in Upper Normandy, or Moulin aux Draps on the Opal Coast use guided cultural visits to give children a chance to use their French in a real setting under the supervision of our own trained animateurs who will accompany the group throughout.
Paris is a wonderful destination for French learners. Students on our French school trips to Paris will be accompanied by our experienced French -native animateurs who will conduct all mealtimes, excursions and evening entertainment in French to give your students the opportunity to experience the cosmopolitan city of Paris while still practising their French.
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Taking an immersive French language school trip has many notable benefits:
We understand that a school trip to France should be the perfect mix of education, immersion and fun! Our French language school trips can offer all of the above, and our team will work with you throughout the whole process to ensure your trip meets all the curriculum and requirements you need. By choosing a French language school trip with Voyager, you can be sure that your students will return home with a great amount of knowledge as well as fantastic memories to cherish!
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French language school trip to Le Moulin aux Draps
Choose from plenty of cultural visits, all led in French by a native speaking animateur, a short hop from the UK at our 3* hotel in Hauts-de-France
French language school trip to Château de la Baudonnière
On this trip, your students will enjoy a programme of on-site activities led entirely in French by a native speaking animateur at our Normandy château
French language school trip to La Grand'Ferme
Experience a fun mix of cultural visits & on-site activities led in French by a native speaking animateur at our Normandy farmhouse gîte centre
French language school trip to Paris
Your group will be in expert hands on this immersive, escorted tour of Paris—led entirely in French by a native speaking animateur. C'est parti !
French language school trip to Normandy
Uncover the cultural & historical delights Normandy has to offer French learners on this guided tour led by a native speaking animateur
French language school trip to Château de Chantereine
Explore Normandy on cultural visits led in French by a native speaking animateur during your stay at this Château in the seaside town Criel-sur-Mer
Mardi Gras Festival
Give your students a French Mardi Gras adventure with our new winter trip. Feb 2024
Bonfire & Wintersports Festival
A magical autumn adventure at our residential centre in France Oct–Nov 23
Christmas & Wintersports Festival
French Christmas market trip with a twist at our Opal Coast centre. Dec 2023
New Year & Wintersports Festival
A month-long festival jam-packed with French treats at our residential centre. Jan 2024
French immersion at Dearne Valley centre, UK
Experience an immersive French residential activity trip right here in the UK
Instead of learning a new language by formal instruction, your students will acquire from native speakers in an authentic and immersive environment. Wherever possible, our animateurs and centre staff will not speak English to your students and will conduct all the activities, excursions, mealtimes and evening entertainment in French.
For many students this is their first taste of using another language in a real world context, providing a sense of purpose and enjoyment to their learning. And as students become more accustomed to speaking in a second language, they grow in confidence.
One of our Normandy language immersion programmes was featured in Tes. Read the article in Tes here.
Most school French trips offer students the chance to experience a different culture with limited opportunity to interact with native-speakers along the way. Though these trips provide first-hand experience of the language being studied in the classroom, teachers may find it difficult to demonstrate sufficient educational benefit and value as there is only limited chance for students to use the target language. Our French language school trips are different because we provide students with unlimited exposure to the French language and native speakers, leading to sustainable improvement in students’ fluency, vocabulary and confidence.
We have created a number of useful guides that can help you plan and book your next school trip with Voyager School Travel.
Educational school trip experts
Our unique programmes deliver curriculum-aligned learning outcomes in authentic, fun & supportive environments. Read more →
We make it easier
Teachers’ lives are hard enough without the extra work involved in running a school trip, so we’ll be there for you before, during and after the trip. Read more →
Our own overseas teams
With a large overseas team looking after the majority of our school trips, you can be sure of consistent and personal service. Read more →
Safety assured, bonded and accredited
Your booking is protected through ABTA or ATOL. As an assured member of the School Travel Forum we adhere to the highest standards. Read more →
Immersive language residentials
Our language programmes use our own highly trained native-speakers to create a truly immersive experience which is shown to improve learning and confidence. Read more →
You are in expert hands
We have specialised in educational trips for over 10 years and organise school trips for over 25,000 students a year. Read more →
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26 May 2023, 18:13 by Rachel Lewis
We all love a school trip - the songs on the coach, the bunk-bedded dorms and the obligatory group shot in front of the local landmark. . . …read full post
25 May 2023, 13:48 by Sam Taylor
Hear Luke Woolnough, MFL Teacher at The Sweyne Park School, explain the educational benefit and results achieved by taking a French language immersion residential with Voyager School Travel to Château de la Baudonnière in Normandy. …read full post
19 Apr 2023, 16:52 by Sam Taylor
Calling all budding YouTubers and TwitchersWe are challenging students to create a fun, fast-paced video that documents the experiences, activities and learning that takes place on their school trip. …read full post
