The Opal Coast School Trip
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The region provides plenty of opportunity to practice French which can also be combined with visits to a boulangerie, goat farm for the making of cheese, local market, chocolate factory and a snail farm if you are feeling brave. Our itineraries are by coach which is at the disposal of the group throughout the trip.
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Example Itineraries for our 2027 trips
We can organise an itinerary of any length according to preference. Typically four nights, five days is popular but it is also a good destination for a short trip of three or four days.
Day 1 - Travel from school to Calais. According to time, take a visit to a chocolate factory with a tasting and possible chocolate making workshop. Continue to your accommodation. Or alternatively arrive with free time before dinner.
Day 2 - Make a visit to a goat farm to see the making of cheese. Afternoon visit to a theme park or a snail farm depending on the time of year of your school trip.
Day 3 - Visit to La Coupole, a second world war bunker complex complete with museums and return via a visit to a war cemetery.
Day 4 - Visit to a local boulangerie to practise some French and to try some delicious pastries. Followed by a sweet factory. Free time in the afternoon before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Day 5 - Depart after breakfast. Stop at a local fruit and vegetable market en route to the channel crossing.
Day 1 - Travel from school to Calais. According to time, take a visit to a chocolate factory with a tasting and possible chocolate making workshop. Continue to your accommodation. Or alternatively arrive with free time before dinner.
Day 2 - Make a visit to a goat farm to see the making of cheese. Afternoon visit to a theme park or a snail farm depending on the time of year of your school trip.
Day 3 - Visit to La Coupole, a second world war bunker complex complete with museums and return via a visit to a war cemetery.
Day 4 - Visit to a local boulangerie to practise some French and to try some delicious pastries. Followed by a sweet factory. Free time in the afternoon before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Day 5 - Depart after breakfast. Stop at a local fruit and vegetable market en route to the channel crossing.
What size groups do we cater for?
10+
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Yes, if we are aware of the requirements at the time of enquiry.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Yes, if we are aware of the requirements at the time of enquiry.
Who are PlanMySchoolTrip?
A short journey from Calais, the Opal Coast is an ideal destination for school trips. Perfect for younger students and for those not wanting to travel far, the region offers a variety of traditional visits and activities that will delight any student.
We aim to offer well-designed and inspiring learning experiences for our groups, be they large or small in number, together a the personal service, professional and flexible style from the first enquiry to the groups return.
Our itineraries are bespoke and tailored to an individual group; nothing is "off the shelf" although some follow common themes. As such your itinerary is as individual to you as it is to us and we are happy to try to accommodate all requirements.
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