French and Cultural Trip to Pas De Calais School Trip
Visions In Education
Several seaside resorts are to be found in the Calais region, including Boulogne-sur-Mer, perfect for a French town trail or treasure hunt. These resorts are equally popular with Parisians, but much less busy than big cities like Paris. The Nausicaa Centre at Boulogne is one of the largest and most impressive aquariums and sea-centres in Europe and a highlight of your visit.Your group could visit one of the local markets, to see how important fresh, local produce is to this region. Visit a traditional, family-owned bakery and the sugary delights of local chocolateries and confiseries will only sweeten the deal.
Current special offers for school groups
FREE Inspection visit to EURO SPACE CENTER, Belgium*
FREE Inspection visit to EURO SPACE CENTER, Belgium*
Visions in Education would like to invite all STEM teachers and Educational Visits Coordinators to our FREE STEM Inspection visit to EURO SPACE CENTER, Belgium* Join us from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th January 2027.
Our exclusive residential STEM Discovery tour includes on-site accommodation at Euro Space Centre, as well as activities, simulations and workshops each day. All educational activities are within the centre making this the perfect residential STEM experience.
The inspection visit includes:
Executive coach transportation from Birmingham/Ashford, Return ferry crossings, On-site accommodation including breakfast, lunch and dinner, Take part in a simulated space launch, Experience weightlessness, Participate in a Mars or moon walk, Guided evening tour of the Caves of Han, Visit to Leonidas Chocolate Shop in Ypres
*To book your place a £99 non-refundable deposit will be required which will be fully refunded should your school go on to book a STEM Discovery tour with us in 2027 or 2028.
Register your interest now by completing the application form here:
valid until: December 2026
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Tailor your trip
Example Itineraries for our 2026 & 2027 trips
Day 1
Board coach and transfer to Dover for ferry crossing to Calais
Visit Chocolats de Beussent for a demonstration before checking in to your accommodation for evening meal
Day 2
After breakfast visit Boulogne's French market before following our Boulogne Town Trail
In the afternoon visit a traditional French bakery for a demonstration
Return to accommodation for evening meal
Day 3
After breakfast visit Nausicaa Sea Life Centre
Onward travel to Calais for ferry crossing to Dover before returning to school
Board coach and transfer to Dover for ferry crossing to Calais
Visit Chocolats de Beussent for a demonstration before checking in to your accommodation for evening meal
Day 2
After breakfast visit Boulogne's French market before following our Boulogne Town Trail
In the afternoon visit a traditional French bakery for a demonstration
Return to accommodation for evening meal
Day 3
After breakfast visit Nausicaa Sea Life Centre
Onward travel to Calais for ferry crossing to Dover before returning to school
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Languages
This French language tour offers many opportunities to immerse yourselves in the culture. For Key Stage 3 and GCSE students, this French school trip offers the perfect opportunity to develop their vocabulary around food, drink and eating out.
What size groups do we cater for?
For a coach tour it is best to have between 40 and 60 students to achieve the best price per student
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Yes - please contact us in advance
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Yes - please contact us in advance
Anything else?
Christmas markets: If possible try to also visit in December to enjoy one of the famous Christmas markets held in the region, for example at Lille, that attract shoppers from all across Europe.
Who are Visions In Education?
Our educational tours offer guided walking tours, language lessons, simulations, workshops, and activities designed to help inspire and broaden your pupils' interests.Our attention to detail, specialist technical input, precise tour itineraries, and total support throughout your booking means you can be confident your school is set up from day one for the best tour ever! It's part of the 'Visions' Difference'- something we are proud of and delighted to share with you and your students.
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