Day Trips to the Opal Coast

Boulogne

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Visiting Boulogne, especially on a language trip, can offer numerous educational and cultural benefits to students. Boulogne provides an immersive French language environment, where students will have opportunities to practice their language skills in authentic settings, interacting with locals in shops, restaurants, and markets.

This busy port town offers a wide range of visits which means many groups choose spend a half day or a whole day here. At the heart of Boulogne is the Roman old town, ideal for sightseeing and shopping. Other popular visits include Becasuc sweet factory and Nausicaä Sea Centre, or visit on a market day to practice speaking French whilst picking up some bargains.

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Le Touquet

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A stylish seaside resort, Le Touquet is perfect for free time for games on the beach. A safe environment to try out some French in a local café or by souvenir shopping. Le Touquet also provides an immersive French language environment, allowing students to practice their language skills in authentic settings. Interacting with locals in shops, restaurants, and markets offers valuable opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange.

The town's rich history and unique architecture, including its distinctive Belle Époque buildings, provide opportunities for students to explore French culture and heritage. Plus, Le Touquet's coastal location offers a wide range of outdoor activities for students to enjoy, from visiting the beach or doing a coastal walk, there are plenty of opportunities for students to engage in recreational activities while appreciating the natural beauty of the region.

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Boulangerie visit

Visiting a boulangerie during a school trip to the Opal Coast can be an enriching and educational experience for several reasons. Boulangeries are an integral part of French culture, and visiting one allows students to immerse themselves in a quintessential French experience. They can observe firsthand the traditions and practices associated with French baking and pastry-making.

During your visit, there will be demonstrations on how traditional French breads are made, followed by hands on bread making sessions. For French language students, we can arrange for the demonstration to be delivered in French, providing the opportunity to interact with boulangerie staff and practice their French language skills in a meaningful language exchange.

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Les Chocolats de Beussent

A well known local chocolate producer. Here you can see a demonstration of melting  and moulding the chocolate with chance to sample the chocolates at the end. Worksheets available for French Language students.

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L’Escargotiére du Choquel – Snail Farm

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Let the students see its true, the French really do eat this delicacy! This visit will fascinate them showing how snails are farmed and give them a chance to find out what they really taste like. And if they don’t want to try one it will still provide a great photo opportunity to take home.

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Boulogne

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Visiting Boulogne, especially on a language trip, can offer numerous educational and cultural benefits to students. Boulogne provides an immersive French language environment, where students will have opportunities to practice their language skills in authentic settings, interacting with locals in shops, restaurants, and markets.

This busy port town offers a wide range of visits which means many groups choose spend a half day or a whole day here. At the heart of Boulogne is the Roman old town, ideal for sightseeing and shopping. Other popular visits include Becasuc sweet factory and Nausicaä Sea Centre, or visit on a market day to practice speaking French whilst picking up some bargains.

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Le Touquet

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A stylish seaside resort, Le Touquet is perfect for free time for games on the beach. A safe environment to try out some French in a local café or by souvenir shopping. Le Touquet also provides an immersive French language environment, allowing students to practice their language skills in authentic settings. Interacting with locals in shops, restaurants, and markets offers valuable opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange.

The town's rich history and unique architecture, including its distinctive Belle Époque buildings, provide opportunities for students to explore French culture and heritage. Plus, Le Touquet's coastal location offers a wide range of outdoor activities for students to enjoy, from visiting the beach or doing a coastal walk, there are plenty of opportunities for students to engage in recreational activities while appreciating the natural beauty of the region.

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Boulangerie visit

Visiting a boulangerie during a school trip to the Opal Coast can be an enriching and educational experience for several reasons. Boulangeries are an integral part of French culture, and visiting one allows students to immerse themselves in a quintessential French experience. They can observe firsthand the traditions and practices associated with French baking and pastry-making.

During your visit, there will be demonstrations on how traditional French breads are made, followed by hands on bread making sessions. For French language students, we can arrange for the demonstration to be delivered in French, providing the opportunity to interact with boulangerie staff and practice their French language skills in a meaningful language exchange.

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Les Chocolats de Beussent

A well known local chocolate producer. Here you can see a demonstration of melting  and moulding the chocolate with chance to sample the chocolates at the end. Worksheets available for French Language students.

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L’Escargotiére du Choquel – Snail Farm

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Let the students see its true, the French really do eat this delicacy! This visit will fascinate them showing how snails are farmed and give them a chance to find out what they really taste like. And if they don’t want to try one it will still provide a great photo opportunity to take home.

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