Normandy trips with Equity

Just across the channel, Normandy is a great location for History, MFL, and Food Tech studies. Inextricably linked to the history of England, from the Normans who invaded and became rulers for centuries, right up to the 20th Century and the huge impact of the Battle of the Somme, and the D-Day Landings. With excellent exhibitions and museums, students will gain valuable lessons about military conflicts from experiencing the Normandy landscape first-hand.

Normandy also boasts a unique cultural identity, where traditional, artisan makers and businesses are preserved and praised. Practice your French language skills in one of the many street markets of Normandy's historical towns, or learn some culinary skills in a food tech workshop at a local boulangerie or farm.

Here are some fantastic excursions for your school covering History, Food Tech, and Language trips:

Arromanches 360° cinema
located on the clifftops above the town and projected onto 9 screens in a circular cinema, students can see incredible archive footage which tells the story of the 100 days of the Battle of Normandy.

Bayeux Tapestry Museum
The famous tapestry, almost 70m long, shows the events behind the Norman invasion of England in 1066. This iconic artefact gives a fascinating insight into medieval propaganda and gives excellent context for those studying Norman England.

D-Day Landings Museum, Arromanches
Students can learn all about the astonishing feat of engineering that went into the construction of the Mulberry Harbour, an artificial harbour which allowed the Allies to unload military personnel and supplies for the invasion of Normandy.

Juno Beach Centre
This museum tells the story of the 14,000 Canadian troops who landed here in June 1944. The centre also showcases the impact World War 2 had on Canadian society, at home as well as on the various fronts.

Bayeux: Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum
This excellent museum explains in great detail the day by day account of the military operations by the Allies in Normandy in the summer of 1944 with archive footage and equipment.

Pegasus Bridge Museum
Learn about Operation Deadstick, a mission to secure strategic bridges crucial to the success of the D-Day landings. Discover the amazing story of the British Airborne forces who landed using gliders and held the bridge against enormous odds.

Goats Cheese Farm
Providing a perfect backdrop to understanding the end-to-end process of food production, this working farm provides a unique insight in traditional French cuisine, along with some delicious tasters.

Boulangerie Workshop
Enjoy a culinary delight and learn new baking skills with a workshop at a local boulangerie. From baking fresh bread, to creating the most delicious croissant, your students will love this cultural activity.

Bayeux Market
Explore the historical town of Bayeux and practice your French in it's weekly market. You can even pick up some local delicacies, or some souvenirs to take home with you.

History Trip to Normandy (5 Days, 4 Nights)

Day One
Depart school and travel to Normandy
Honfleur visit
Evening meal at accommodation

Day Two
Pointe Du Hoc
D-Day Landing Beach (Omaha)
Colleville American Cemetery
Longues sur mer German Battery
Arromanches 360 Cinema
D-Day Landing Museum

Day Three
Bayeux Tapestry
Bayeux Cathedral
British War Cemetery
Caen Memorial Museum
Bowling

Day Four
Saint-Mere-Eglise
Mont St Michel

Day Five
Pegasus Memorial Museum
Depart from Normandy and travel back to the UK

We have a minimum number of 10 paying passengers but no upper limit. We can split large groups across multiple coaches and hotels as required, with larger groups benefitting from additional free supervisory places.

With prior knowledge to booking we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with disabilities.

There are some great destinations for your students to discover on a History trip with Equity:

- The Cold War in Berlin
- Classical world in Rome
- Auschwitz and Krakow
- Paris and the Treaty of Versailles
- The American Revolution in Boston
- Tudor Dynasty in London
- Rise of the Nazis in Munich

We also have a great range of Food Tech trips across Europe, including:

- Barcelona
- Sorrento
- Opal Coast
- Valencia
- Greece

For other French language options, we can organise trips to:

- Paris
- Opal Coast
- Lille
- Strasbourg
- Brittany

Get in touch for more great tours with Equity. Whether you're just looking at options or you have something specific in mind, be sure to get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager at Equity and let them know what would make your trip perfect. We'll take into account your requirements and create a trip that is bespoke to you and meets any learning objectives that you have in mind.