French Language School Trips & Tours
There’s no better way to expand classroom learning and bring the French language to life than experiencing it first-hand —surrounded by native speakers and real French culture. Our trips boost confidence and build fluency as pupils explore a range of inspiring French locations. We offer lots of unforgettable itineraries, but if you’re looking for something specific, just tell us what you need and we’ll shape an itinerary that ticks every box.
What to expect on our French language trips?
Immersion, immersion, immersion. Chatting to locals, exploring markets, trying regional dishes, navigating new towns - every moment becomes a chance to put French into action. At NST, it’s our job to ensure every aspect of your French language school trip runs smoothly so you can focus on enjoying it with your students.
Our French school trip highlights
On a French language school trip, you can expect plenty of memorable highlights and we’ll work with you to include as many as possible in your itinerary. These experiences help pupils build confidence, practice real French conversation and connect their classroom learning to everyday life.
Popular options include:
- Château d’Ebblinghem – our much loved base where pupils can enjoy all day French practice in a safe, supportive setting.
- Local markets and town trails – ideal for confidence boosting conversations with native speakers and real world language use.
- Regional food experiences – from boulangeries to chocolateries, pupils discover authentic flavours while learning new vocabulary.
Why book a French language school trip with NST?
We’re swift, responsive and focused on making your trip run smoothly from start to finish. We know France inside out. And with our deep destination knowledge, we create itineraries with real learning impact that no classroom can replicate.
Browse our most popular French language school trips
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled School trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Our featured French language school trips
Opal Coast, Northern France
The Opal Coast is an ideal destination for groups seeking to enhance language skills through a range of educational and cultural visits. When you stay at NST's Château d’Ebblinghem, our French Language Enrichment Experience can be included in your school trip too.
Paris
With a broad range of cultural and educational visits on offer, a trip to Paris is ideal for groups to put target language skills into practise whilst enjoying this vibrant French city.
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Challenge your pupils with our French Language Enrichment Experience
Challenge, inspire and engage your pupils in the practical application of the target language with our French Language Enrichment Experience at NST’s Château d’Ebblinghem!
Our French Language Enrichment Experience has been designed to develop conversational and comprehension skills through a range of exciting target language-focused excursions and activities with an emphasis on enrichment experiences.
Available for groups staying at NST’s Château d’Ebblinghem - NST’s exclusive school group accommodation on the Opal Coast in Northern France.
