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0115 9404 303School Food Technology trip to Normandy
With its healthy gastronomic reputation and close historical ties with Britain, it’s no surprise that Normandy is such a great destination for groups studying Food Technology.
Visit a snail farm to learn all about this French delicacy and even get to taste one yourself. You can also visit one of Normandy’s beautiful little market towns where you can buy fresh produce; or visit a traditional French bakery where you will learn about the bread making process and get some hands on experience!
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Includes:
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Visits mentioned in sample itinerary
- Detailed information pack
- 3 nights half board accommodation
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationNormandie Caramels
Isigny Caramels are made from quality produce of the Normandy hedgerow country: whole milk, butter, and cream. Cooked together in a copper bowl, this is what gives the caramels their smooth texture and delicious flavour. See how they are made, from mixing to packaging, and not forgetting a tasting session at the end!
Chocolate Museum 'Drakkar'
Did you know that it was in Central America that 'xoxoalt', the ancestor of the chocolate we know and love today, was born? You'll discover this, and much more, at this new chocolate museum close to Bayeux. This little museum has been set up next door to the factory and includes a shop. Unfortunately, visits inside the factory itself are not permitted.
Les Co-Pains Bakery
In this bakery, the children actively participate in the bread making process, using natural yeast and kneading the dough by hand.Activities include kneading the dough games where the children discover the different shapes and types of grain and the procedure for turning wheat into bread. They will also visit the mill and learn about the different types of flour. Each child takes home the bread th...
Ferme aux Escargots - Snail Farm
Visit a snail farm and learn all about this French delicacy. In addition to learning about the breeding of snails, hatching, the process of fattening and the laboratory, you will discover all the aspects of the “horned beast” How they reproduce, lay eggs, etc. After your visit you will know everything about snails and even have to chance to taste one!
Christian Drouin Calvados Distillery
The visit consits of an explanatory tour of the fabrication process of cider, Pommeau and Calvados and ends up with a tasting of the products.The Distillery is located 10 minutes from Deauville and 15 minutes from Honfleur.
Graindorge Cheese Factory
Located in the very heart of the Pays d’Auge, La Fromagerie Graindorge in Livarot is the only independent company which produces Pont- l'évêque, Livarot and Camembert cheese. The origins of the company go back to the beginning of the last century. In 1999 a fire completely devastated the factory. An ultramodern factory was built in its place, with equipment allowing mass production while respectin...
Distillerie Busnel
Why not visit this distillery in the small rural town of Cormeilles in the heart of Normandy’s beautiful lush green Pays d’Auge? Visitors will be guided by the smell of apples to Distillerie Busnel - France’s largest distillery - established here since 1820. You will be shown the fascinating steps which convert the apples into the amber nectar which is Calvados on a guided tour i...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Depart school |
Arrive in Calais | Arrive in Normandy in time for evening meal |
| Day 2 | Group to visit Normandy Caramels | Group to visit Chocolate Museum Drakkar Time for lunch Group to visit Les Co-Pains Bakery |
Time for evening meal |
| Day 3 | Group to visit a Snail Farm | Time for lunch in the local area Group to visit Christian Drouin Calvados Distillery Group to visit Graindorge Cheese Factory |
Drive back to accommodation in time for evening meal |
| Day 4 | Depart accommodation | Arrive in Calais Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing Arrive in Dover/Folkestone |
Arrive back at school |
Centre de Sejour touristique
The Centre was completely refurbished in spring 2005 and is designed to cater for groups of 15 or more. It accommodates 62 in rooms of 1 to 6 beds with mostly shared facilities.
Bed linen is provided, as is breakfast - served at 8 a.m. a packed lunch and an evening meal - served at 7.30 p.m.
There is a study room and a leisure room with TV, books and table football. The courtyard has table tennis.
Bed linen is provided, as is breakfast - served at 8 a.m. a packed lunch and an evening meal - served at 7.30 p.m.
There is a study room and a leisure room with TV, books and table football. The courtyard has table tennis.
Les Tourelles
Les Tourelles consists of 56 rooms, students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins.
The dining rooms have a view of the sea and the artificial harbour of Arromanches left from D-Day. The chef and his team provide a varied menu including regional specialities such as: fish and seafood.
The dining rooms have a view of the sea and the artificial harbour of Arromanches left from D-Day. The chef and his team provide a varied menu including regional specialities such as: fish and seafood.
Centre Bon Sejour
Situated on a fine sandy beach, the centre has a lounge, classrooms and restaurant, together with leisure and games area. It also provides outdoor activities such as mini golf, tennis and sailing. Indoor facilities include table tennis, pool and karaoke.
Students will be accommodated in one of 70 twin, triple or quad rooms all with en-suite facilities. A lift makes for easy access to the 3 floors.
Please note if staff members require single rooms a supplement will apply.
Students will be accommodated in one of 70 twin, triple or quad rooms all with en-suite facilities. A lift makes for easy access to the 3 floors.
Please note if staff members require single rooms a supplement will apply.
Centre UNCMT "La Bambinière"
Minutes away from Arromanches and near the beach, the accommodation is provided in two buildings:
"Les Goélands", 51 beds divided between 14 rooms with 2 to 4 beds each and
"Les Albatros", 66 divided between 16 rooms with 2 to 5 beds each.
Total capacity of the centre is 119 beds.
Almost all the rooms have their own shower and toilet. For the remainder, there are bathroom facilities on every floor. The dining room is on the ground floor of the "Albatros" building.
The centre has enclosed outdoor recreation space.
"Les Goélands", 51 beds divided between 14 rooms with 2 to 4 beds each and
"Les Albatros", 66 divided between 16 rooms with 2 to 5 beds each.
Total capacity of the centre is 119 beds.
Almost all the rooms have their own shower and toilet. For the remainder, there are bathroom facilities on every floor. The dining room is on the ground floor of the "Albatros" building.
The centre has enclosed outdoor recreation space.
UNCMT Bernières-sur-mer 'La Closerie des Djinns'
UNCMT la Closerie des Djinns is an excellent centre located just 400m from the beach. The centre is divided into two buildings linked by a hallway.
"Les Tourterelles", offers 72 beds in total spread between 18 rooms.
"Les Hirondelles" offers 32 beds spread between 8 rooms.
All the rooms have their own showers and toilets. The centre is entirely encircled by walls. Meals are taken in a dining room. The centre has many facilities including a classroom/activity room, a large TV/table tennis room, a separate area for teachers, volleyball court and a boules pitch.
"Les Tourterelles", offers 72 beds in total spread between 18 rooms.
"Les Hirondelles" offers 32 beds spread between 8 rooms.
All the rooms have their own showers and toilets. The centre is entirely encircled by walls. Meals are taken in a dining room. The centre has many facilities including a classroom/activity room, a large TV/table tennis room, a separate area for teachers, volleyball court and a boules pitch.
UNCMT Lion-Sur-mer
UNCMT Lion-sur-Mer is well located in the heart of the village, only 50 m from the beach.
The centre offers 100 beds, students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All the rooms have their own washbasins, with shower and toilet facilities on each floor.
Meals will be taken in the dining room, other facilities include 3 class/activity rooms, a covered yard (for table tennis) large courtyard, various equipment including TV, VCR etc.
The centre offers 100 beds, students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All the rooms have their own washbasins, with shower and toilet facilities on each floor.
Meals will be taken in the dining room, other facilities include 3 class/activity rooms, a covered yard (for table tennis) large courtyard, various equipment including TV, VCR etc.
