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coach air tours for schools colleges

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tours for schools and colleges g alloway has provided a programme of specialised educational european study tours for over 40 years for 2012 we are pleased to present a selection of tours which we are sure you will find of interest a tour with us is an opportunity to open the door to the global classroom to broaden pupil perspectives to enhance awareness and to excite and inspire our itineraries have been devised from an educational perspective and include opportunities for activities and visits which relate to the national curriculum many of our tours are based on history themes but we have extended the range to include other subjects some tours include specific visits and entrance fees but the final choice of content is entirely up to you to make from a variety of optional visits to towns museums and other attractions which are shown throughout the brochure your tour is tailored to suit your requirements and so the duration route and visits can be varied to match your specific needs the learning experience learning objectives the purpose of most if not all trips is to provide an outside the classroom learning experience for students galloway staff will assist the group leader to plan the trip and set objectives we will ensure the learning opportunities and materials available are matched in the best possible way as we want the tour to be of the greatest possible benefit to the students teachers and school or college contents introduction information other galloway products combination tours normandy opal coast fortress europe paris picardy somme 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 2-7 ypres ypres somme combinations belgium ardennes holland rhine black forest berlin prague krakow booking conditions 18 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 31 32 34 opportunities each tour or trip we offer has a variety of optional visits the choice of these depends upon the objectives of the trip the ages and abilities of the group and time available we will supply the group leader with a list of visits available for their tour with details of the learning opportunities they present resources we have a range of study notes and other materials which are supplied free of charge to group leaders.we can also provide guidance about publications and links to other resources that could provide useful teaching materials munich nuremberg 30 outcome we ask all our group leaders to complete an evaluation form at the conclusion of the trip and the purpose of this is to check on a variety of aspects but particularly the success in meeting the original objectives 2 www.gallowayschools.com

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alloway provides the highest quality tours and many schools travel with us year after year.we know how important it is for you to have absolute confidence and we continually strive to improve the quality of our administration operations tour content galloway is committed to a range of quality assurance standards to ensure you receive the best g financial security all of our clients money is protected through the bonded coach holiday financial protection scheme the scheme is approved by the department of trade and industry as satisfying the requirements of the package travel regulations and is recognised by abta if your tour includes air travel financial protection is afforded through the air tour operators licensing scheme atol number 6268 urance quality ass hest providing the hig in the following standards l security financia coachmarque guild standards coach travel is one of the safest forms of transport but it has the potential to be one of the most hazardous and when you book with many tour operators you can never be sure what you will get travelling with galloway you can be confident of some of the best coach transportation in the uk the company has undergone an external audit that has verified our high standards in the following areas company organisation and operations literature and documentation customer service driver presentation fitness and suitability vehicle presentation operations and maintenance health and safety risk assessment and emergency support insurance y safety polic health and gement crisis mana emergency nt k assessme generic ris n preparatio planning tour ntent l co educationa ion mme operat tour progra drivers vehicles n mmodatio acco rsions visits excu full details are available in our quality assurance for schools booklet health and safety our safety management system details the steps we take to ensure the reliability and safety of each element of your trip accommodation and coach operators are audited on a regular basis and every visit we have available has been assessed for safety our school trips safety officer ensures we are doing all we can to keep the safety of your group at the forefront as well as being in regular contact with our drivers galloway operates a 24-hour emergency assistance contact number we provide a generic risk assessment that will assist you in carrying out your own full risk assessment to comply with local authority requirements remember that the majority of our groups travel on galloway s own vehicles that meet the highest possible standards in safety and quality through our accreditation to coachmarque 3

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tours for schools and colleges ere at galloway we have experienced fully-trained staff who can offer helpful advice to ensure your school or college has the best possible tour you will have your own personal tour administrator who will handle your tour from initial enquiry through to completion h drivers guides our school tour drivers are licenced crb checked and well trained and chosen for their suitability it takes years to get to know the complexities of a tour and destination and galloway drivers are the best in fact other school travel companies frequently request galloway coaches and drivers for their tours as well as being knowledgeable and experienced about the destinations you will visit they are extremely competent drivers and will have received additional training in areas such as customer service drivers hours regulations and problem resolution occasionally when demand is excessive we may have to contract a vehicle and driver from another carefully selected coach operator and we will ensure that their drivers meet our high standards most of our itineraries are designed to work well without the need for a guide as we provide study materials to supplement the driver s knowledge however if you do prefer to have a guide accompany your group this can be arranged supplements for guides on request galloway coach fleet galloway is probably unique in that we operate our own fleet of coaches and drivers on the majority of our school trips this means that you can have confidence that your tour will receive the highest standards of comfort and safety all of our excursion coaches are equipped with seatbelts and are fitted with air suspension p.a system radio cassette and forced air ventilation some are also equipped with extra facilities such as toilet air-conditioning and drinks facilities channel crossings our tours are based upon using the short channel crossings from dover to calais with p&o ferries and sea france or the eurotunnel service from folkestone for visits to normandy we can provide quotations on brittany ferries services into caen and cherbourg and for groups located in the north of england there are p&o ferries services available from hull into either zeebrugge or rotterdam accommodation galloway have carefully selected a range of hotels hostels and youth centres we have worked with many for a number of years which have been chosen for their suitability for school groups many have additional recreational facilities for use by our groups some popular accommodation particularly at certain times of the year can be in great demand and although we can normally find a suitable alternative we strongly recommend making an early booking to avoid disappointment we carry out regular checks of accommodation to ensure they continue to provide the level of standard and service required and that they meet the guidelines issued by the dfe flights our air tours are based upon available flights from the nearest appropriate uk departure airport days and times of services operated by airlines may affect the structure of the tour and because prices can fluctuate it may not be possible to confirm exact prices until you have paid your deposit 4 www.gallowayschools.com

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visits visits have been carefully assessed for safety according to the standard outlined below and all those included in this brochure are considered to be category 1 unless otherwise stated category 1 visits include locations attractions buildings or sites which are regularly open to visitors where there is a low inherent risk any risks are considered to be associated with normal group management the responsibility of the group leader and the group are primarily involved with looking rather than doing in a reasonably controlled environment category 2 or higher are visits where there is considered to be additional risk which will need to be considered risk assessments for these are available for inspection the galloway package the following are included on our tours · · · · · · tour design and planning service quality learning opportunity free places for leaders see page 6 group passport fee coach tours only choice of audited and approved accommodation a meal package normally full board on coach tours bed and breakfast on air tours sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees unless stated comprehensive travel insurance safety management system emergency support generic risk assessment high quality galloway coach approved to coachmarque standards coach tours only experienced and trained galloway driver coach tours only use of coach throughout ­ subject to any driver hours restriction coach tours only air tours ­ for duration booked only pick up and return to school coach tour only air tours ­ additional cost road tolls and parking fees short sea channel crossing other routes to caen or cherbourg possible at a supplement coach tours only · · · · · · travel insurance comprehensive travel insurance is included in the cost of our tours and you will be covered from the moment we receive your deposit a summary of the levels of cover are shown below please note that we also have in effect an additional policy which adds further cover in respect of public liability to a level of £10,000,000 in order to meet with current lea requirements full details are available on request if your school is obliged to take out the lea insurance cover a reduction in the tour price will be offered please note if any member of your group has a pre-existing medical condition it will need to be referred to the insurance company a specimen copy of our insurance policy will also be sent with our booking form · · · · · galloway schools travel insurance summary of cover and excesses please note there may be exclusions and limitations applicable full details are available upon request description of cover cancellation or curtailment charges emergency medical and other expenses hospital benefit personal accident baggage single article limit total of all valuables personal money passport and documents passport personal liability delayed departure abandonment of trip missed departure policy limit up to £3,500 £5,000,000 £500 £20 per day £15,000 subject to age £1,500 £400 £500 £200 cash £50 if under 16 and £150 other money and documents £200 £2,000,000 £60 £20 after 12 hours and £10 per 12 hours delay thereafter £3,500 after 24 hours delay £600 in addition many tours will include the following · study notes for all group members · guide books and information pack for group leaders occasionally at peak periods we may have to contract a vehicle and driver from another carefully selected coach operator and will ensure that their drivers will meet our high standards 5

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booking your tour e will work with you to ensure that you receive the best tour for your group in terms of the appropriate content educational benefit and value for money we want to know and understand your requirements and objectives w how to book choose the tour that most closely matches your requirements and then contact us to discuss your precise requirements you can make an initial enquiry by email or by completing the online form or you can discuss your tour by phone with one of our staff once we have all the details of your requirements we will be able to confirm a price which includes any additional items such as visits and we will issue a quotation if this is suitable to you we will also make a provisional booking subject to availability which will be held open normally for around 4 weeks while you collect names and deposits for your group prices starting prices are shown on each tour page and are based upon a minimum of 40 paying students per coach travelling low season see table below the maximum number we can accept on 1 coach is 53 persons and will be pleased to quote for smaller groups but this will affect the tour price low season mid season high season 1 jan to 30 april 1 nov to 31 dec 1 may to 20 may 23 july to 31 oct 21 may to 22 july free places for leaders we have a generous free place ratio for tour leaders and staff in addition a free single room can be made available for one tour leader and family concessions are also available paying members 30-34 35-39 40-46 47 free places 3 4 5 6 deposits and balance payments on all our coach tours we will require a deposit of £60 per person and the balance payment needs to be with us at least 8 weeks before departure in the case of air tours it may be necessary to charge an additional deposit or even the full cost of the airfare as well as the standard deposit you will probably want to advertise and promote your tour and we are able to assist you with this by providing materials such as posters leaflets draft letters and payment cards 6 www.gallowayschools.com

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passports visas for all continental tours you will require a full 10 year british passport valid for the duration of the tour parties can travel on a collective passport application forms available from your regional passport office if there are any doubts as to the status as a resident british subject of any member of the party you must check with the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited to confirm the passport or visa requirements needed in each particular circumstance we cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documents pre-departure information at the time of booking you will receive a detailed itinerary with your quotation and also additional material to help with the promotion of your tour you will also receive near the date of departure the relevant guide books and information pack for the group leader and study notes for group members both dependent on tour special requests if you or any of your group require a special diet please tell us before booking or as soon as you are medically advised and send us a copy of the diet we will notify the hostel or hotels on your tour but please note that some centres may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do so where we think this is likely to happen we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your tour booking without charge any extra costs incurred must be paid direct by you prior to departure from the centre you should also detail any other requests for example low floor rooms particular rooms or locations on the special requests section of the booking form we will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled if a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the accommodation centre please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement tour content accuracy all the information about each of our tours has been carefully researched and checked however because planning is carried out more than a year in advance it is quite possible that altered circumstances beyond our control may mean a required change to the tour planned although we will keep you informed of any changes and do our utmost to stick to the original itinerary we do reserve the right to alter any of the services or prices if necessary health vaccinations under normal circumstances most western european countries do not require visitors to be vaccinated however we will indicate any known vaccination or other health requirements where possible for each country to be visited special needs disabilities we are keen to plan arrangements for your tour so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible but unfortunately many hostels/hotels overseas are not equipped for guests with mobility problems or other disabilities please let us know when you make your booking if any member of your group has special needs or suffers from any disability needs assistance or special facilities in the hostel/hotel may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or problems boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport not all the tours in this brochure may be suitable but we want your group to enjoy your tour and will try to help you select an appropriate trip if you need advice or further information please contact our office please also refer to the insurance on page 5 above regarding pre-existing medical conditions booking conditions please ensure you read our booking conditions on pages 34-35 carefully and retain a copy for your own use which you should carry with you when you travel these will need to be accepted by the person making the booking on behalf of all the passengers in their group the booking conditions spell out the basis of the contract between yourself and galloway coach travel ltd and detail the rules and requirements which apply in certain circumstances 7

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also available from galloway s well as producing the enclosed range of great tours to the continent galloway provide a whole range of other products and services of the highest standard a uk tours for schools our new brochure for 2012 will be out very soon and features a selection of exciting tours which can be tailored to suit your group s requirements i wanted to write formally to express my sincere thanks for such a wonderful school tour to ypres and the somme both the students and staff thoroughly enjoyed it european excursions for schools we operate a range of day excursions to france and belgium utilising crosschannel ferries or eurotunnel depending on your choice what can be achieved depends upon your location but is also limited by drivers hours regulations coach hire if you are located in the east anglian region our coach fleet is available for all of your coaching requirements from a day trip to an extended tour exchange visits galloway has a long history of providing first class transport for schools who are conducting exchange visits with partner schools on the continent tailormade we can tailor each trip to the precise requirements of your group even if you cannot find a tour in our brochures which matches your ideas we can put together a programme to suit you whatever your requirements please phone email or complete 8 www.gallowayschools.com

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tour combinations i n this brochure you will notice that we feature several tour combinations such as ypres and the somme with the option to visit verdun or paris but there are many other possibilities could i once again extend my thanks as i have done for the last 13 years to galloway for organising an excellent trip krakow with prague why not visit both of these two fascinating cities with their own distinctive styles and long impressive histories combined they form an excellent educational trip with so much to see and do fortress europe with normandy ypres or the somme a tour of some of the impressive german defences of europe can be combined with the normandy landing beaches to demonstrate to contrasting aspects of the second world war or it can be augmented by the first world war battlefields of ypres or the somme opal coast the somme and picardy the department of picardy includes the somme and much of the opal coast so these three can easily be combined to produce an interesting tour which features both world wars and leisure time on the this beautiful coastline normandy with ypres or the somme these together form an exciting combination featuring both the first and second world wars the normandy landing beaches provide a great contrast to the trenches of ypres and the somme berlin with prague or munich and nuremberg berlin by air can easily be combined with a variety of other destinations a wartime theme with munich and nuremburg or the excitement of the beautiful capital city of prague normandy with paris extending a visit to the normandy landing beaches to include paris provides a wellbalanced tour with a mix of the second world war and the cultural excitement of this wonderful city belgium with holland the combination of these two low countries can create a fascinating tour with so many places to visit covering themes such as history culture politics and languages the enquiry form on our website we would be delighted to help 9

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normandy n ormandy offers such a wide range of visits for an exciting and educational tour as well as the world war ii sites there are places of artistic historic natural and cultural interest 4 day normandy tour day 1 travel from school to channel coast for crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in normandy time for a brief visit en route day 2 3 two full days visiting some of the major places in normandy day 4 we depart our accommodation centre after breakfast with time for a brief visit before your return to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port ndy 4 day normaimum of upon a min ed price shown bas season ers travelling low 40 paying memb rville at bon sejour me £249 from only accommodation bon sejour situated in the small village of merville on a safe sandy beach only 16km from caen early booking is essential for this popular centre which offers accommodation over 4 floors with excellent food and superb recreational facilities having 240 beds children are accommodated in 3-4 bedded rooms with teachers in twin rooms all rooms having private facilities spacious ground floor restaurant games room with table football and billiards a large activities room and teacher s lounge mini-golf tennis court small charge payable locally and a swimming pool evening entertainment includes games disco and karaoke despite the fact that i seemed to be constantly changing the itinerary and asking for help your staff were always extremely professional and friendly les tourelles overlooking the beach at asnelles 30km from caen and 2km from arromanches a self contained complex offering accommodation split between the three floor 19th century manor and modern two storey extension the centre accommodates 165 persons in rooms with private facilities chalet type buildings with up to four students in each room staff are normally accommodated in twins 2 modern dining rooms meeting rooms and a large recreation room teacher s lounge and bar le clos de l ancien pressoir quietly located in the calvados countryside this recently converted residential centre is only 1 km from the sea and 9 km from bayeux up to 53 beds available students in rooms with 3-4 beds and staff in twin rooms some singles may be available depending on the size of the group all rooms are en suite and split over two floors allowing boy/girl separation the centre has extensive enclosed grounds with facilities for sport activities table tennis table football and two teaching areas fitted with computers and an interactive whiteboard french language sessions available at extra cost included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing portsmouth to caen or cherbourg possible at a supplement · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader 10 www.gallowayschools.com

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normandy courseulles sea museum s general visit this shoreline centre displays a large collection of shells fish and marine animals with special tours available to groups livarot cheese museum livarot is known as the cheese village and offers a chance to see all the stages of cheese-making including a possible study of micro-organisms falaise castle this spectacular castle is the ancestral seat of the dukes of normandy and the birthplace of william the conqueror the castle has been recently restored honfleur the historic and picturesque old port of honfleur is famous as a fishing port and also as a centre which has inspired artists painters musicians writers and poets mont st michel perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks stands the `wonder of the west a gothic-style benedictine abbey and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls clécy miniature railway museum cité de la mer cité de la mer is in the old transatlantic rail terminal of cherbourg it is the ideal place to discover the adventures of man in the deep seas how we explore the oceans and how can we use its resources it is possible to have an audio guided tour of the submarine le redoutable one of the largest model railway installations in europe with 14 trains circulating at one time caen this is the city of william the conqueror and sites worth visiting include the ducal castle and the men s and ladies abbeys bayeux explore the town of bayeux full of old world character with wooden houses some elegant stone buildings and cobblestone roads visit the tapestry museum the fine norman romanesque cathedral of notre-dame and the saturday market isits wwii study v arromanches 360 cinema the film the price of freedom is presented on 9 screens in a circular cinema mixing unreleased footage from archives of war correspondents with present day pictures shot on location plunging you into the heart of the action of the landings of the allied forces in normandy centre juno beach this centre is located on juno beach in the town of courseulles-sur-mer it offers an insight into the canada s participation in the second world war guided tours of the beach can be arranged please ask for details musée du débarquement the landings museum is based in arromanches in front of the actual artificial mulberry harbour the museum is devoted to the incredible feat of technology achieved by the british who prefabricated two artificial ports mulberry a mulberry b in england and towed them into place the museum has a large scale model of the harbour as well as a video show le memorial de caen this modern museum offers you a spectacular audiovisual presentation a vast collection of photographs posters models and two short films on d-day and `the battle of normandy pegasus memorial museum dedicated to the british 6th airborne division it tells the story of how they held the eastern flank of the landing beaches it features the first bridge liberated on the french mainland ­ pegasus bridge as well as authentic objects and emotive souvenirs a model of a glider from that period is also in the museum grounds merville battery museum the merville battery was attacked by lieutenant colonel otway s 9th battalion parachute regiment on d-day the museum tells the story of the parachute operations and the later commando action the main displays are in one of the casemates but you can walk all round the site and enter the others 11

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fortress europe f ollowing the evacuation of dunkirk in 1940 the germans made great efforts to build a defensive wall the length of the french and belgian coast 3 day fortress europe tour day 1 travel from school to channel coast for crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in the nord-pas de calais area time for a brief visit en route day 2 two full days visiting some of the major places in the region day 3 we depart our accommodation centre after breakfast with time for further visits en route before returning to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port europe 3 day fortress minimum of a ed upon price shown bas season ers travelling low 40 paying memb quet at hippotel le tou £156 from only accommodation le cap d opale the `village de vacances is located 800 metres from the beach and a few minutes walk from the small coastal village of ambleteuse this modern purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities is within its own grounds the centre has some 300 beds in 87 chalets of 2 to 6 people which all have their own private bathroom staff normally in twin bedded rooms some apartments are ground floor the centre boasts an attractive restaurant bar and several meeting rooms there is a large outdoor area for the children to play safely and an extensive range of sport facilities including tennis football and volleyball there is an unsupervised heated indoor swimming pool and also a jacuzzi sauna and gymnasium available for teachers battery todt is one of the seven huge bunkers which were built to protect the 380mm guns the walls and roof of the bunker are over 3 metres thick it was completed in january 1942 the battery was captured in september 1944 by canadian tanks calais war museum the museum is situated in the giant mako bunker former headquarters of the german navy and describes what happened in and around the town from the battles of may 1940 to the liberation in september 1944 it contains a number of exhibitions covering the resistance and life under german occupation eperlecques isits wwii study v world war ii museum in ambleteuse the museum in ambleteuse is a homage to all the veterans of the 2nd world war you will see the chronological history from the invasion of poland in 1939 to the bombing of hiroshima in 1945 this enormous bunker was constructed by the germans in 1943 to accommodate v2 reception and storage preparation of rockets for launch in a sheltered and controlled manner on site production of liquid oxygen and launch control with two firing pads la coupole the concrete dome looming out of the forest conceals the underground works deep in the hillside which house the world war 2 german rocket base near st omer inside the dome you ll see where they would have assembled the v2 rockets added fuel and armed them with explosive warheads mimoyecques this former v3 site based south west of calais now houses a fascinating museum an audio commentary enhances your group s interpretation of the site the weapon was meant to attack london and for this reason was called `the london gun atlantic wall near ostende this is a unique historical site containing nearly 60 constructions dating from both world wars interconnected by 2 kilometres of trenches and galleries dunkerque visits available in dunkerque include le fort de leffrinckoucke the british museum and the memorial du souvenir museum that evokes the battle for dunkerque and operation dynamo of may and june 1940 included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · pre-booked sightseeing to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader 12 www.gallowayschools.com

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opal coast he french opal coast is a popular choice for school groups with many opportunities for sightseeing and activities based upon the regions historic and maritime heritage t oast 4 day opal c imum of £199 from only ed upon a min price shown bas season ers travelling low 40 paying memb quet at hippotel le tou accommodation hippotel located in the residential forest area of le touquet 20 minutes walk from the town centre and the beach this comfortable modern 2-star hotel offers a good location and range of facilities and is therefore very popular hotel with english school groups all 71 bedrooms have private facilities with children mainly in rooms of 4 beds and teachers in twin rooms some single rooms are available on request the hotel has a pleasant dining room seating 120 a bar and meeting room advance booking recommended there is a games area with table football pool table and video games desvres pottery 4 day opal coast tour day 1 travel from school to channel coast for your crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in the opal coast time for a brief visit en route day 2 3 two full days visiting some of the major places on the opal coast day 4 we depart your accommodation centre after breakfast with time for a brief visit before your return to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port the lively market town desvres has been famous for centuries for the manufacture of decorated ceramics if you are interested in pottery and enjoy watching skilled craftspeople at work ­ desvres is the place to visit the underground caves at naours located between amiens and doullens the underground city of naours is a whole city which has been excavated 33 metres underground bagatelle theme park a popular fun environment set in attractive woods and hills with imaginative rides including many white knuckle rides and breath-taking experiences a zoo and gentler rides for younger children and a choice of places to eat and drink agincourt you can tour the battlefield where in 1415 henry v s english army massacred a french army the medieval history centre in the village not only tells the story of the battle but sets the whole bloody conflict in context places to visit medieval montreuil originally a medieval port but as the harbour silted up so the `sur-mer was dropped it was one of the wealthiest ports in northern europe guarded by a royal castle built by french king philippe auguste local market on saturday other short visits which could be considered · discover some of the secrets of baking delicious french bread and croissants ­ and maybe sample some of them at the boulangerie in hardelot · see demonstrations of traditional manufacture of sweets and jellies at a sweetmaker s in boulogne · learn the secrets and sample the delights of chocolate making in the village of beussent · visit a cheese farm to see cheese production boulogne and the nausicaa sea life centre enjoy boulogne s old town built within the original roman walls the harbourside or spend time at the market wed sat at nausicaa you can explore ocean life from all latitudes ­ from a tropical lagoon to the cold seas and unfathomable depths aqualud water park le touquet you can enjoy swimming in warm water even on a cold windy day at aqualud beneath the vast glass pyramid which offers a wide range of indoor waterbased activities ­ a giant water slide the river of surprises artificial waves bubbling baths included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader 13

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paris aris is a truly cosmopolitan capital ­ the people of the city present a unique cross-section of society life-style and nationality p £249 m of ed upon a minimu price shown bas low season mbers travelling 40 paying me nnet at fiap jean mo from only 4 day paris 4 day paris tour day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for a crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in paris brief visit en route if time permits day 2 3 two full days sightseeing including visits to some of the famous sights in paris day 4 leave after breakfast head for your channel crossing to england and the return drive to school accommodation fiap jean monnet this modern centrally located centre is an ideal base for paris this specious youth hostel has excellent facilities and our most popular choice with school groups the centre has a total capacity of 500 beds in 200 bedrooms with private facilities students are accommodated in 2-7 bedded rooms and teachers in twins with some singles available on request there is a spacious self-service restaurant open to everyone for breakfast and evening meals other facilities include an internet room tv room and a bar meeting rooms can be reserved in advance ­ prices on request louvre the world renowned museum contains some superb permanent collections including oriental egyptian and roman antiquities along with paintings and sculptures centre le bois de lys set in an attractive wooded location 50km south of paris this purpose built centre provides full board accommodation and is ideally located for groups who prefer to be away from the city but within easy access of the main sights and attraction all the 42 rooms which have 2-3 beds have private facilities accommodating up to a maximum of 120 tour montparnasse the tour montparnasse was at the time of its construction the tallest building in europe places to visit eiffel tower the masterpiece of metal architecture built for the world exhibition in 1889 with a superb panoramic view from the 3rd floor cité de sciences la villette the museum of science and industry is a great opportunity to delve into the world of exploration innovation and design in modern multimedia setting stade de france enjoy a tour of one of the worlds most impressive sports venues at the national stade de france château de versailles the residence of the french monarchy is a spectacular building created by some of the greatest artists of the 17th century it has magnificent apartments full of works of art and extensive landscaped gardens notre dame cathedral famous for its stained glass windows flying buttresses and gothic sculptures georges pompidou centre houses a vast public library the musée national d art moderne and ircam a centre for music and acoustic research musée d orsay the museum holds mainly french art dating from 1848 to 1915 including paintings sculptures and photography and is probably best known for its extensive collection of impressionist masterpieces by such painters such as monet renoir and cezanne champs elysées the most prestigious avenue in paris and one of the most famous streets in the world montmartre primarily known for the white domed basilica of sacre coeur on its summit the other church on the hill is saint pierre de montmartre which claims to be the location at which the jesuit order of priests was founded musée rodin river seine cruise inc in tour an alternative view of paris from the river seine on-board one of the famous bateaux mouches with an english commentary opened in 1919 it displays works by french sculptor auguste rodin his entire collection of sculptures including the thinker and the kiss disneyland® resort paris full day this resort has something for everyone the complex includes disneyland park walt disney studios and the disney village included in this tour · half board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · bateaux mouches river trip · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · guide books and information pack for group leader parc asterix full day situated in the-depths of the forest parc astérix promises you an unforgettable day it has rides which will take your breath away imposing sets and shows which are unique in france 14 www.gallowayschools.com

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picardy lthough picardy includes the somme area there is so much more to do and see than the world war one battlefields a great opportunity to explore an exciting region of france a £229 m of ed upon a minimu price shown bas low season mbers travelling 40 paying me ool hotel at the poppies sch from only 4 day picardy accommodation the poppies school hotel situated in the town of albert in the heart of the somme the modern purpose 3 storey youth hostel is an increasingly popular choice for school groups due to its facilities and location on the somme each of the 3 floors has 10 x 5 bedded rooms for students and 5 x 2 bedded rooms for teachers all rooms have a shower and wc communal dining room for breakfast evening meals are taken at a local restaurant each floor has its own games room with pool table table football and computers there is also a separate staff room on each floor jules verne s museum amiens 4 day picardy tour day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for your crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in the picardy area time for a brief visit en route day 2 3 two full days sightseeing including visits to some of the famous sites in picardy day 4 we depart our accommodation centre after breakfast with time for further visits in the picardy area before returning to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port the 19th century townhouse where jules verne lived from 1882 until 1900 is now a museum where dramatised tours take place for groups narrated by the characters of jules verne his wife honorine or his publisher pierre-jules hetzel novotel amiens the hotel offers spacious ergonomic rooms for your comfort and wellbeing compiegne the famous château de compiègne houses three museums the second french empire historic figurines and of motoring and tourism within it s walls the nearby vast compiègne forest was the site of the signing of two armistices the 1918 armistice with germany and the 1940 armistice with france the site still houses several memorials to the 1918 armistice including a copy of the original railway carriage a replica of the 1940 armistice carriage can also be seen a 3-star hotel located 7 km from the centre of amiens the hotel has 94 rooms seminar rooms and its own restaurant as well as a terrace with a swimming pool april to september there is wifi throughout the hotel places to visit notre dame cathedral amiens the cathedral is one of the largest `classic gothic churches of the 13th century it is notable for the coherence of its plan the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in the south transept the somme miniature railway the narrow gauge railway was used by the french to move armaments leading up to the first world war it was used for commercial purposes for many years but fell into disuse but in recent years has been renovated for passenger trips there is also a museum which details the history of the line and which contains the largest collection of 60cm rolling stock in europe musee de picardie amiens houses local archaeological and medieval exhibits including gothic art from amiens cathedral and a good collection of paintings by artists such as el greco picasso francis bacon bagatelle theme park a popular fun environment set in attractive woods and hills with imaginative rides including many white knuckle rides and breath-taking experiences a zoo and gentler rides for younger children and a choice of places to eat and drink abbeville located on the river somme and close to the picardy coastline abbeville was severely bombed in wwii and visits could include the eglise saintsepulcre and the collegiale saint-vulfran the musee boucher de perthese has an interesting collection of prehistoric artefacts and murals included in this tour · half board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance 15

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