New Short Stay Winter Itinerary - Amiens Christmas Market

With the introduction of our new Albert centre in the Picardy region, we are pleased to recommend a new Winter
itinerary for our schools. Traditional Christmas Markets are a popular aspect of French life and Amien's is one
of the largest in Northern France. Within easy reach of the channel ports, Amiens provides an ideal opportunity
for UK school groups to sample the festive delights the cathedral city offers in a short break format.

In addition to the themed chalets and entertainment provided during the month of December, the attractive
cathedral city of Amiens also boasts two World Heritage sites, plenty of shopping and cultural activities. We
are now taking bookings for 2010 and 2011 - please click here to view our sample tour itinerary priced from
£125 per pupil with teachers travelling free of charge.

Which Centre for the Somme? Take your Picardy!

Euroculture has pleasure in introducing a new residential centre for UK schools in the Picardy region of
Northern France. With educational trips to the sites of the Great War ever popular, the purpose-built facility
in the town of Albert is an ideal location for touring the battlefields of the Somme. This school-friendly
centre offers entirely en-suite accommodation and amenities including a games room, an 'internet suite' and a
Teachers' Lounge. Please click here for more details.

Brochure Launch

Euroculture is proud to announce the arrival of our superb new brochure. If you're planning a school trip to France, thinking about it or just looking for inspiration, we think you'll like it. Request a copy here, or click here to view a PDF copy in a new window if you can't wait to see it! (2.5MB, Requires Adobe Viewer). (Sept '08)

New Centres Added!

Euroculture is celebrating 2008 by expanding it's selection of French centres available to UK Schools. As usual, the new centres have all been subject to a thorough site inspections by members of the Euroculture team. We started the ball rolling by posting details of our fifth centre in Normandy - located at Grandcamp Maisy - and have now added the details of a superb new location at Romorantin in the Loire Valley and a residence on the rural borders of Normandy and Brittany in St Fraimbault. Two new centres in the heart of Paris will soon follow - keep a close eye on the Website over the next few weeks as more information is made available. (Jan '08)

Euroculture Pledges to 'Learning Outside the Classroom' Manifesto

Euroculture is delighted to announce its support of the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, which was launched by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills in November 2006. The Manifesto is a ‘movement’ or joint undertaking that many different stakeholders have helped to create and to which anyone can sign up.

We support the Manifesto because we believe it will help to ensure that all children and young people have a variety of high quality experiences outside the classroom environment, as an essential part of their learning and development. We will therefore be working with schools, local authorities and other organisations committed to providing an exciting range of teaching and learning opportunities outside the classroom, specifically on developing trips to our nearest neighbour France.

As the role of the Manifesto is to make a difference, we have pledged our support by making public the actions we are taking to deliver high quality learning outside the classroom. For the full text of our pledge and more details about our commitment to the aims of the Manifesto, please click here.

To find out more, to order or download a copy of the Manifesto, please visit: www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/outsideclassroom (opens in new window).

Scout and About in France - 'A Weekend to Remember'

After forty years in the business of school travel, Euroculture achieved another milestone with our first Scout Group visit to France. Forty Scouts from the Apollo Explorer Group, Gravesend District, crossed the Channel to Normandy for the 2006 Remembrance weekend with some extra special events arranged by Euroculture. To read the excellent journal of their memorable trip, please click here.

Many of Euroculture's centres in France are ideal for Scout expeditions. The four ski centres in the Alps also provide particularly excellent opportunities for a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities - even when there is no snow on the slopes! If you are thinking of organising a trip overseas for your Scout or Explorer Scout Group, then why not contact us by clicking here to find out how we can help.


King Edward VI Invades Normandy!

King Edward VI Community School from Totnes in Devon recently returned from a highly successful visit to our Normandy centre. During their stay they visited many World War 2 sites as well as seeing the famous Bayeux Tapestry and enjoying their French lessons. They were also 'bowled over' by an evening playing Ten-Pin!

Our photo - kindly provided by the school - shows the group enjoying one of their excursions. Click here for to see a sample itinerary.

The Primary Key to France - Open the Door to KS2

The government's commitment to give every child between the ages of 7 and 11 the entitlement to learn a new language means a fundamental change in our approach to language teaching in the UK. The Key Stage 2 Framework for languages means that many primary schools are looking to visit France for the first time. We have therefore given careful consideration to selecting centres most suitable for 10 and 11 year olds and have chosen some ideal locations which offer a safe, secure and happy atmosphere in small communities close to the Channel coast.

You can be confident in us arranging all aspects of your school trip to France. We will work for you to produce a programme to suit your particular requirements and aims. We will make all the necessary travel arrangements from your school gates and back again. Stimulating itineraries will be devised, whether the trip is broadly leisure or with a particular aspect of the national curriculum in mind. Insurance cover is included and full risk assessments are also taken care of for you - less red tape for you! Click here to find out more about our fully inclusive packages.

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