Exclusive autumn & spring term residentials in France

As the nights draw in, our Moulin aux Draps school centre is transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with twinkling lights, log fires, hot chocolate and warming comfort food. Picture your students building a camp-fire and toasting marshmallows in our Bonfire & Wintersports Festival, celebrating un Noël français at Lille Christmas Market, or experiencing a genuine French Mardi Gras festival. Only available between October and February, all these discounted French trips include a real-snow ski session to make them extra special.

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Why choose a winter school trip at the Moulin aux Draps?

More bang for your buck – our winter programmes are jam-packed with extra benefits, including a day skiing on real snow, and a dedicated tour guide to lead all the activities
Ski session on real snow included – all our winter exclusives include entry to Ice Mountain, ski lesson and equipment hire
Have the place to yourselves – our winter programmes are limited to one school group per stay so that you can enjoy sole occupancy of the centre during your stay
Hassle-free travel – travel in the Autumn and Winter to have your pick of the best Channel crossings and avoid queues at the ports
Seasonal discounts - travel outside the summer term to make your school trip to France more affordable for parents and accessible to more students
Maximise take up for your trip – with more seasonal treats and extra-special winter activities including a ski lesson on real snow, your school trip is sure to be a hit with your students
Just a short hop across the Channel – the Moulin can be reached in just half an hour from Calais which means you can spend more time making memories

Unforgettable seasonal school trips staying at our Moulin Centre in France

Dunkirk Carnival — Mardi Gras Festival

Give your students a French Mardi Gras adventure with our new winter trip. Feb 2024

Toasting marshmallows over a campfire — Bonfire & Wintersports Festival

A magical autumn adventure at our residential centre in France Oct–Nov 23

Lille Christmas Market wheel — Christmas & Wintersports Festival

French Christmas market trip with a twist at our Opal Coast centre. Dec 2023

Sparkler light trail — New Year & Wintersports Festival

A month-long festival jam-packed with French treats at our residential centre. Jan 2024

French residentials from £320 including animateur, cultural activities & ski session

Join us for a wonderfully festive French trip, jam-packed with seasonal activities and one-off treats from just £320 per student.

Not only will you enjoy sole occupancy of our centre, but your students will experience an exciting itinerary of special activities and excursions, all led by our animateurs, to celebrate the season - including real snow skiing!

Our specially-themed seasonal residentials take place at our Moulin centre in Northern France on select dates between October and February.

Super seasonal french school breaks at the moulin

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Why choose Voyager School Travel for your school trip?

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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