School trips to Lille
Each year, Lille hosts the largest Christmas market in the north of France - with a vast program of events held throughout the festive period. A school trip to Lille's Christmas markets offers a lively and exciting experience for students and teachers alike. There's plenty to see and explore, all while learning about Christmas traditions and celebrations in France - in the best way possible!
A trip to Lille can also provide French language students with the perfect opportunity to brush up on their skills. We offer a selection of free worksheets for students to complete during their trip - you can view a sample here. You and your group will travel to and from Lille in our executive coaches, from any UK location. Each coach is fitted with seat belts, reclining seats, air conditioning, toilet facilities, and DVD players.
Get in touch with our travel experts to discuss your school trip to Lille! Call today on 0845 293 7970.
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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.
Lille trip highlights - Our groups love
Local boulangerie visit
There are a number of boulangeries in the region where your pupils will watch and listen to the baker describe, in French, the process of making traditional French bread and croissants, before getting the chance to produce and eat their own.
Becasuc Sweet Factory
Take a tour of the sweet factory located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, where pupils will learn from the French commentary, demonstrations and be able to taste the delicious sweets produced
Les Chocolats de Beussent
Learn about the industry of chocolate making and combine the demonstrations of melting, moulding and coating with worksheets, a guided tour of the workshop (in English or French), and the chance to enjoy tasting samples!
Lille Christmas Market
Lille plays host to the largest Christmas Market of Northern France and has a programme of celebrations throughout the festive period. Take your pupils to experience and enjoy the festivities in this lively setting.
