This Christmas markets trip to our exclusive school group accommodation, Le Moulin aux Draps, includes your own French-native animateur making it the perfect short immersion trip for students wanting to practise their language.
Give your students a magical start to the festive season on our Christmas Market School Trip to the Opal Coast.
This special seasonal programme transforms our exclusive school accommodation, Le Moulin aux Draps centre, into a winter wonderland, with your dedicated animateur leading a full itinerary of activities and excursions, led in French or English. The Moulin centre is close proximity to four stand-out Christmas markets that are sure to enchant students and teachers alike.
Choose from the winter wonders of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Le Touquet, Gravelines or Lille and build the Christmas market trip best suited to your group. Plus, your onsite chef will offer up a hearty menu of winter warmers to celebrate the festive season.
Expect outdoor ice rinks, fairground rides, amusements, live music & performances, festive food & sweet treats galore! Aside from a stop at the North Pole, there's no better way to get in the Christmas spirit.
Enjoy the many advantages of travelling in the winter with this easily accessible, enchanting and fun-packed school trip to France.
This is a suggested itinerary, contact our experts for a bespoke trip to suit your learning objectives
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Hôtel du Moulin aux Draps Set in 18 acres of beautiful French countryside, Hôtel du Moulin aux draps residential centre is the perfect safe environment for your students. Located within reach of the stunning Opal Coastline, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Le Touquet and much more, making it a great destination for schools looking for an affordable/short French language Christmas market school trip. |
Amiens Christmas Market is one of the biggest and best Christmas markets in northern France. With over 135 stalls there is a wide variety of produce and gifts from lead crystal glassware to famous Amiens macaroons - definitely worth a try!. Other attractions include an open air ice rink, merry-go-rounds, singers and shows. Finally "Cathedral in Colour" (La Cathédrale en Couleurs) - is a free light show from 1st December to 1st January.
Set in front of the magnificent Grand Place, the Arras Christmas Market is another substantial event easily accessible in Northern France. Around 90 stalls offer a smorgasbord of food, drink and gift ideas and are found in a dedicated market setting in the beautiful town square. other entertainment includes a skating rink, carousel, musical events and workshops.
During the festive season Lille is decked out in lights and colour and the town square is covered in a huge crown of garlards. Explore the market on Place Rihour with 90 wooden chalets selling regional arts and crafts such as traditional nativity scenes and decorations as well as gifts and festive food. Jump on the ferris wheel to take aerial photos of the festive lightshow and giant Christmas tree below. What makes Lille so popular with school groups is the town's proximity to Calais, making it an easy short break.
The historic town of Boulogne-sur-Mer has a Christmas market for only one weekend in December. Nevertheless it's a super event offering all the usual festive treats, plus local delicacies such as smoked herring and Christmas pudding. Ice sculptures, a jazz band, pottery demonstrations and local folklore all combine to make this something worth heading to.
Take to the slopes at this purpose built indoor ski centre just inside the Belgium border. Full instruction, boots, clothing* and equipment is provided on this exciting full or half day excursion for beginners, experts and everyone in between. *Students will need to bring ski gloves
The largest marine life centre in Europe is home to 1,600 species and promotes sustainability and marine management. This is a fun and educational cross-curricular visit for groups.
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At a local boulangerie, a baker will perform a baking demonstration for your group in French. Students will walk away with a croissant and a pain au chocolat each!
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