Day trips and local visits
Situated in the heart of Normandy, there is a fascinating variety of off-site visits within easy reach of the Château. Cultural and historical excursions are an integral part of our courses and provide considerable learning opportunities.
Through such visits, students can integrate with local people and become a part of the French culture.
Below is a list of the more popular choices among schools and groups. The list is not exhaustive however, and we will be happy to organise any trip required. Entry fees are not included as they vary annually and with group number.
The Château will supply all additional information and worksheets applicable to a particular visit.
Places of interest |
Price |
Travelling time |
Le Mont St Michel |
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| Visit to the Mont St Michel | Free entrance | Parking fee (including shuttle) 57.50€ per coach | Count at least 1/2 day for any of these visits. Distance - 35 km (45 min) |
| Guided French/English tour visit of the Abbey | 15-30. 50€/group of 30 (seasonal) 4€/child under 12, 7€ adult. | |
| Night visit with "lights spectacle" | Seasonal. Very late start (11pm) | |
| Reptilarium (Beauvoir) | 4€/child under 12 6€/adult | |
| Traverse La Baie- crossing the sands to MSM by foot with guide (3-4 hours walk) | Seasonal. Varies by group size. | |
Villedieu-les-Poëles |
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| The Tuesday morning market | Free entrance | Again you need 1/2 day Distance - 20 km (35 min) |
| The Bell Foundry | 3€/child under 12 4€/adult | |
| The Copper workshop | 3€/child 3.50€/adult | |
| The Pewter museum | 2.50€/child 3€/adult | |
| Champrepus ZOO | 4.50€/child 7€/adult | |
Granville (www.ville-granville.fr) |
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| Carolles coastal walk and beach | Free entrance (Best in the summer) | 1/2 day for any of these places. Distance - 26 km (30 min) |
| Aquarium and butterfly museum | 3.50€/child 6€/adult | |
| Saturday morning market | Free entrance | |
| Shopping within the city | Free entrance (Combine shopping with a visit to the Old town). | |
| Visit the Old town, fishing port, light house and the headland | Free entrance | |
L’Abbaye de la Lucerne |
2€/child 3€/adult | 1/2 day - (20 min) |
St. Hilaire du Harcouët |
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| Wednesday morning market | Free entrance (Most popular market) | 1/2 day - (50 min) |
Avranches (www.ville-avranches.fr) |
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| Jardin de plantes | Free entrance | Combine two of these for 1/2 day trip. 15 km (20 min) |
| WWII Museum | 7€/child under 12 4€/adult | |
| Shopping in the city, tourist route | Free entrance | |
| Hypermarket | Free entrance | |
Coutance |
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| Visit of the cathedral and the public gardens | Free entrance | You need at least 1/2 day 40 km - (50 min) |
| Jazz festival in May | Free entrance | |
| Thursday morning market | Free entrance | |
Fougères (www.ot-fougeres.fr) |
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| The largest medieval fort in Europe | 19€/group of 20 Acc adults free | 1/2 day (1 hr 20 min) |
| Shopping in the city | Free entrance (Combine the two) | |
Saint Malo (www.ville-saint-malo.fr & www.bretagne-4villes.com) |
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| Oyster beds and museum | 3€/child 1 adult free/8 children | 1 day (1hr 30 min) |
| Aquarium/ Exotarium | 6-7€/child 8-10€/adult | |
| Sculptured rocks at Rothéneuf | Free entrance | |
Caen |
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| Memorial museum for Peace | 7-9€/child 10-13€/adult | 1 day (1 hr 45 min) |
| Abbaye aux Hommes / Femmes | (Call Château for quotes) | |
| Pegasus Bridge | Free entrance | |
Bayeux (www.bayeux-tourism.com) |
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| The Bayeaux Tapestry | 3€/child + headphones | 1/2 day rushed 1 day better 90 km - (2 hours) |
| The British WWII Cemetery | Free entrance | |
| The WW II Museum | 2€/child 3€/adult | |
| The Cathedral | Free entrance | |
Arromanches |
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| Musée du Debarquement | 4€/child 6€/adult (Acc adults free) | 1 day (2 hr 15 min) |
| 60 degree Cinema | 3€/child 3.5€/adult | |
| Normandy beaches, artificial port, Pointe du Hoc etc. | Free entrance (lots to see- contact Château for more info) | |
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The Château is ideally located in Normandy for a broad selection of educational excursions.
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