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Loire Valley - 4 days from £219pp*

Travelling in February 2013. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 3 nights' full-board accommodation, 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 the Loire Valley for French Language school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in the Loire Valley 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.

Futuroscope

Futuroscope is a theme park that’s been designed with fun and education in mind - and it’s one of France’s most visited attractions. Situated in the heart of the superb Loire Valley, there’s nowhere else like Futuroscope for learning and relaxing.

New attractions - packed with content, they offer a wealth of ideas so you can develop your educational projects around a visit to Futuroscope. In 2011, Futuroscope will be taking young visitors on experiences that use image technology to give them an insight into the future. Futuroscope opens windows to the world, teaching children about a range of vital themes including environmental protection, emerging technologies, new art forms and living better together.

The 8th continent

A dangerous mission to eradicate the waste and refuse that is polluting our oceans. More than 70% of marine pollution comes from man-made waste and our oceans are being poisoned with plastic. The idea behind this new attraction comes from the discovery in 1997 by British sailor, Charles Moore, of a gigantic “soup” of plastic waste materials stuck together by marine micro-organisms, floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This “Great Garbage Patch” is so deep (around 100 ft) and so vast (three times the size of France) that it has been called the 8th continent.

Sea Monsters

A new 3D experience that takes you back to the Cretaceous period and face to face with gigantic creatures that lived in the seas in the age of the dinosaurs.

Futuroscope Digital City

The unusual venue that takes you for an artistic stroll through a digital garden, and ignites your artistic curiosity between two attractions. It’s a chance to enjoy fun, techno experiences and wander through strange, virtual vegetation, stimulating your mind as you relax.

Also at Futuroscope:

• Hurricane on the Bayou
• Brush with Genius
• Arthur, the 4D Adventure
• The Future is Wild (new version)
• Cosmic Collisions
• Children’s World
• The Blue Note Mystery (evening show)
• Dynamic Vienne
• Dances with Robots
• Fly me to the moon

Cultural Experiences

Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Châteaux of the Loire Valley

There are a wide number of châteaux along the Loire Valley each providing an insight into French history and tradition, whilst also providing spectacular scenery and architecture. The most popular ones are: Château de Chenonceau, Château de Blois, Château Montrichard and Château d’Amboise.

Loches

Situated on the banks of the Indre, this small town is a gem of historical and architectural interest. Dominated by the medieval city enclosed within impressive ramparts it is also home to a number of visits where students can practise their language skills, including: Vignemont Cave Dwellers Quarry, Château Loche and Confiserie Hallard Sweet Factory.

Amboise

Groups can spend a day exploring this fascinating town. The Château du Clos Lucé is a must-see; it was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home and is now a museum dedicated to him. Le Petit Train is an ideal way to see the town and the Aquarium du Val de Loire and Bigot Patisserie Chocolaterie are other highlights.

Saumur

This small town has a number of exciting attractions for school groups, many of them based around the town’s wine and food industries. Highlights include: Musée du Champignon, Gratien & Meyer Sparkling Wine Caves and the National Riding School.

Activity-Based Learning

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

Loire Valley

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

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.

Hotel de la Tour St Antoine

A traditional hotel that was originally a 15th century coaching inn. The present owners – M. et Mme Mauduit – have owned and run the hotel for over 30 years and live on-site. The hotel extends over 3 floors.

Hotel de la Tour St Antoine

A one-group, family-run hotel in the centre of Loches. The owners are very hospitable and experienced in accommodating youth groups. You can be assured of a warm welcome.

Address 2 rue des Moulins 37600 Loches France View map of location	Local Rating 2 star hotel
	Capacity The hotel can accommodate up to a maximum of 40 students (including driver) in single beds. For groups between 40 – 50 students, some double beds for 2 students will need to be used. Groups of a minimum of 35 passengers will normally have the hotel for sole occupancy.

Location Information

The hotel is located in the charming small town of Loches, which lies in a pleasant setting on the banks of the Indre approximately 40 kilometres south of Tours. Loches is a town of historical and architectural interest and is dominated by the mediaeval city enclosed within impressive ramparts. The hotel is located in the centre of the town.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Dining room
• Meeting room
• TV lounge for teachers
• Summer terrace
• Bar
• Disabled facilities: This property has no specific facilities or adapted rooms for disabled guests.

 Student Rooms

• 2-4 bedded rooms and two larger rooms accommodating 6 students
• En-suite facilities, additional showers and toilets on each floor
• TV

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities, additional showers and toilets on each floor
• TV

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening or fire doors that self-close. Therefore groups are advised, for additional security, to ensure doors are shut at night. 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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Hotel du Futuroscope

The hotel is modern and purpose-built.

Hotel du Futuroscope

Simple, comfortable on-site accommodation. The hotel is ideal for groups visiting Futuroscope but is also well-located for excursions into the delightful Loire Valley.

Address Parc du Futuroscope 86130 Jaunay-Clan France View map of location	Local Rating 1 star hotel
	Capacity 1000 guests in 290 rooms over 4 buildings. Please note that groups will always be accommodated together in one of the buildings.

Location Information

The hotel is located within the Futuroscope complex alongside several other hotels. The Parc du Futuroscope is approximately 10 minutes’ walk away.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Restaurant (next door to the hotel which has a seating capacity of 900)
• Vending machines
• Baggage store
• Disabled facilities: There are 13 rooms available for disabled guests

 Student Rooms

• 2-5 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly.

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.