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Normandy - 4 days from £239pp*

Travelling in February 2013. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 3 nights' full-board accommodation at King Hotel includes packed lunch from day 2, Go Explore Journal for every student, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.

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Our most popular visits in Normandy Valley for French Language school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Normandy for French Language groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Cultural Experiences

Mémorial de Caen (Caen Peace Museum)

This unique museum offers pupils the opportunity to take a historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall thanks to a comprehensive collection of photographs, posters, models and films, including an exceptional film on D-Day. The Mémorial is an exceptionally rich teaching aid with which to study our shared past and introduce an element of emotion and memory, using dynamic and diverse educational activities. The museum offers an option of educational notebooks, workshops and/or guided tours of the key D-day Landing sites. Please ask us for details.

Bayeux

This quaint medieval market town is famous as the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which students can see in the museum. There are a number of shops and cafés in the town, as well as a magnifi cent cathedral.

Honfleur

Students can explore the streets and harbour of this typically French port-town. After managing to avoid destruction in WWII, it still retains its authentic Norman charm.

Arromanches

Groups gain a perspective of WWII from this modest seaside resort, associated with the Allied Landings. Two key visits are the Invasion Museum and the 360° cinema.

Port-en-Bessin

This charming fi shing port gives students an opportunity to explore a typical French seaside town, do some shopping and visit the popular Museum of Underwater Wrecks.

Biscuiterie Cormier, Asnelles

A very popular visit where students get the opportunity to learn about and help bake local specialities.

La Calvadosienne, Asnelles

Students take a guided tour of this working oyster farm, watch how the process works before getting to taste this delicacy for themselves.

Regional Food Tasting

France is famous for its food! Give your group the opportunity, at selected NST accommodation, to sample, and even help produce.

Normandy Caramels

Savour the delicious odours and discover how the caramels are made. Find out about the complete process used to manufacture caramel and toff ee, from mixing the ingredients, right through to packaging the finished product. And that’s not forgetting a tasting session during and after the visit!

La Cité de la Mer (“City of the Sea”), Cherbourg

Discover the history of the ocean depths in this unique scientific, technological and cultural tourist attraction. Visit the world’s largest submarine that is open to the public, learn all about deep sea exploration and see Europe’s largest cylindrical aquarium. And new for 2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s stop in Cherbourg, an exhibition dedicated to Titanic and to emigration from the Old World to the New World.

More Cultural Experiences Include:

• La Mimarnel Goat Farm
• Aquarium in St Malo
• Saint Hippolyte Manor
• The Town of Granville
• The City of Rouen

Activity-Based Learning

A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

Normandy

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Normandy. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Les Co-Pains Boulangerie, Cambremer

This rustic bakery has an interactive guided tour, available in French or English, where groups split into two, the fi rst group makes their own bread while the other takes a French food quiz, then they swap. Afterwards students can purchase freshly baked products.

Normandy Markets

There are a number of different markets across Normandy, all operating on different days. They are ideal visits for students to practise their language skills, especially following an NST language lesson. Call for details of days and locations.

Cidrerie of the Manoir d’Apreval, Honfleur

Your French-speaking guide will show students the secrets that go into making cider at the estate’s cider mill and orchard. They also provide tasting sessions of cider and apple juice (English guides available on request).

Goat Rearing & Cheese-Producing Farm

A working farm where students take a guided tour, in French, that shows each stage of the cheese making process.

Leisure Visits

Bowling

A visit to the bowling alley in Caen is a popular evening activity for groups.

Swimming

There are a number of swimming pools across Normandy for students to keep active.

Ice-Skating

Groups can spend an evening at the ice-rink in Caen.

Evening Activities

Most hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings for quizzes or discos.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Maison Familiale Bon Sejour

This modern, purpose-built centre opened in 1986 and belongs to the ‘Cap France’ association.

Maison Familiale Bon Sejour

This is a highly recommended, popular option for school groups. The centre offers a good standard of accommodation and superb facilities. The staff are very experienced in accommodating youth groups and you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Address Rue Jean Mermoz 14810 Merville-Franceville France View map of location	Local Rating Youth centre
	Capacity 230-240 guests or a maximum of 4 groups at any one time.

Location Information

The centre is located in its own grounds which overlooks the beach in the small village of Merville-Franceville, 6 kilometres west of Cabourg.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception and 24-hour security guard
• Restaurant
• Lounge area
• 3 classrooms, one with theatre stage
• Indoor  swimming pool and outdoor section with slides
• Games room with table football, video games, two billiard tables and pin ball machines
• All-weather tennis court, mini golf and two outdoor table tennis tables
• Small gym, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath are available for group leaders’ use.
• Private teachers’ area
• Vending machines
• Disco
• Television and video equipment can be provided on request
• Disabled facilities: The main entrance has a ramp for wheelchair access.  The lift is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and one extra person. There are two specially adapted rooms each with a shower, toilet and sink. The two rooms allow wheelchair access but there is a step up to the shower stall.  If required, medication can be stored in a refrigerator.

 Student Rooms

• 4-7 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Hairdryer
• TV
• Safe

Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Hairdryer
• TV
• Safe
• Tea & coffee making facilities

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Hotel de Normandie

A traditional style building.

Hotel de Normandie

A comfortable one-group hotel located in the small town of Saint Aubin sur Mer, within 3-minutes’ walk of the beach and shops and within easy reach of the major excursions in the region. The hoteliers are very experienced in handling youth groups and a warm welcome is assured.

Address 126 rue Pasteur 14750 Saint Aubin sur Mer France View map of location	Local Rating 2 star hotel
	Capacity 56 guests

Location Information

The hotel is located in a quiet residential area only 50 metres from the nearest beach.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Dining room
• Study/meeting/rehearsal rooms
• Bar/lounge area
• TV
• Pool table
• Table tennis
• Enclosed garden
• Small play area for younger children
• Public phones
• Coach parking is available just down the road from the hotel
• Disabled facilities: The hotel has one room in the annexe for disabled guests

 Student Rooms

• 2-5 bedded rooms allocated between the main building and the annexe. The annexe is located within the garden at the back of the main hotel.
• En-suite facilities
• Telephone

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Telephone
• TV

Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

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King Hotel

A modern, purpose-built motel style hotel with external corridors.

King Hotel

A family-run hotel, located in a very attractive small resort. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a good base for excursions in the region.

Address 20 rue du Nord 14520 Port en Bessin France View map of location	Local Rating Family run hotel, 2 star equivalent.
	Capacity 140 guests, 2 groups maximum at any one time.

Location Information

Port en Bessin is a small, attractive fishing village, situated on the coast just 10 kilometres west of Arromanches and 9 kilometres from Bayeux. The hotel is located in the centre of the village and within 100 metres of the port.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• 2 dining rooms
• 2 meeting rooms
• Outdoor terrace
• Safe room for musical instruments
• Disabled facilities: There is one room on the ground floor for disabled guests, which has a bath, toilet and sink.  The room allows access for an electric wheelchair. The communal rooms in the hotel all allow for wheelchair access.

 Student Rooms

• 2-6 bedded rooms allocated between the main building and the annexe
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

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MFV Les Tourelles

Les Tourelles is a 19th century manor house which now forms part of a small complex along with three other chalet style buildings. This property offers good quality accommodation and superb study and recreational facilities for school groups. Les Tourelles is set in its own grounds - an obvious advantage for supervision purposes. The centre directly overlooks the beach too.

MFV Les Tourelles

This centre comes highly recommended for school groups based on the quality of accommodation it offers. The facilities, the food and the hospitality are excellent, as is the overall value for money. Early booking is essential.

Address Avenue de la Libération 14960 Asnelles sur Mer France View map of location	Local Rating Youth centre
	Capacity 150 guests

Location Information

The centre is located in the small coastal village of Asnelles which is 2 kilometres east of Arromanches. Principally an agricultural and fishing village, Asnelles attracts a small number of tourists due to its pleasant seaside location and its excellent beach.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Meeting rooms
• Dining room
• Recreation room
• Bar with terrace (staff use only)
• Volleyball/Basketball/Football area
• Large grassy area
• Disabled facilities: This property has 4 bedrooms which are adapted for disabled guests.

 Student Rooms

• 4 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

Security Deposit

Damage deposit of 5€ per student to be paid in cash to the General Manager on arrival.

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Free Educational Resources

By choosing NST, you’ll receive some free educational resources to help your group get the most out of their time away.

The Go Explore Journal

When you book your language tour with NST, you'll receive a FREE Go Explore journal for every student. By keeping a daily record of their experiences on the tour using NST's journals, your students will be better able to learn and recall key language phrases.

Teachers often tell us that the journals become a treasured souvenir once their students have returned to the classroom. They can even be used to demonstrate to parents and school governors the impact of taking learning outside the classroom and used as examples of individual learning and development.

Click here to view a sample of our Go Explore Journal for French Language groups.