French Trip

French Trip
13-17 July 2015
Berck-sur-Mer
http://www.berck-tourisme.com/uk/
Some places we will visit…
Travel times
Outbound:
Monday 13 July 2015
Pick up time 06:15
Arrive Eurotunnel tolls Folkestone: 11.35
Departure: at 12.20
Arrive 14:00 approx in Wierre Effroy (first visit of trip!)
16:45 approx arrive at the hotel and check in
Inbound
Friday 17 July 2015
Leave hotel :time TBC
Visit to Auchan hypermarket, Boulogne
Arrive Eurotunnel tolls : 13:05
Eurotunnel Departs: 13:50
Approx arrival SWA :18:00
Where are we staying?
• Cottage des Dunes, 2 Rond-point du cottage, BP 12, 62600 Berck
sur Mer, France
• Tel: 0033.321.09.70.78
• http://www.lecottagedesdunes.fr/
Packed lunch will be provided daily-please bring a water bottle that
you can refill.
NB: Please note that the accommodation centers does not provide
towels. Please take your own with you.
The hotel will be informed of dietary requirements.
Monday 13th July 2015
• 13.25
Arrive in Calais and drive to Wierre
Effroy
• 14.00
Arrive in Wierre Effroy and free time
to stretch legs and buy food from the bakery
• 15.00-16.00
Visit of Boulangerie le Fournil
• 16.00
Meet coach and drive to the hotel
• 16.45
Arrive at the hotel and check in
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Evening meal at the hotel
Tuesday 14 July
• Breakfast at the hotel and collect packed lunches
• 08.30
Meet coach and drive to Beussent
• 09.15-10.15 Visit of the Chocolate factory de Beussent and free
time to buy chocolate
• 10.30
Leave Beussent for le Touquet
• 11.00-12.30 Arrive in le Touquet and free time to explore town and
eat pack lunches
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Walk/drive to Aqualud
• 13.00-17.00 Free time in Aqualud
• 17.00
Meet coach and drive back to the hotel
• 17.30
Arrive at the hotel
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Evening meal at the hotel
Aqualud Water Park
• With the temperature kept at 27°C under its
glass pyramid, visitors can enjoy water slides
like The Black Hole and Twister even while it's
bucketing down outside.
• The brave can shoot out of a serpent's mouth
at 70 kilometres per hour, enjoy Rock River
and the delights of the water cannon.
Wednesday 15 July
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Breakfast at the hotel and collect packed lunches
08.30
Meet coach and drive to Nausicaa
09.30-12.00
Free time in Nausicaa
12.00
Meet coach and drive to Pain show
12.30-13.30
Pancake demonstration at Pain show
and free time for lunch
Meet coach and drive to Boulogne
Free time to explore Boulogne town
Meet coach and drive back to the hotel (1 hours)
Evening meal at the hotel
Nausicaa
• It's a sea life centre with a difference - there
are 400 species of fish. Themed areas include a
California reserve where you can walk through
large glass tunnels and see sea lions swim
around and under you. Take the tour of the
Tropics with its multi-coloured fish and crystal
clear lagoon before moving on to the open sea
pool with its coral reef, snappers and sharks.
Thursday 16 July
• Breakfast at the hotel and collect packed lunches
• 08.30
Meet coach and drive to le Touquet
• 09.00
Arrive in le Touquet and walk to the local
Market
• 09.15-12.00Free time to explore the market
• 12.45
Meet coach and drive to Boulogne
• 13.30-14.30Visit of Bec A suc sweet factory and free time to
buy sweets
• 14.45
Meet coach and drive to Boulogne beach
or town (depending on weather)
• 17.30
Meet coach and drive back to the hotel
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Evening meal at the hotel
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Le Touquet
Friday 18 July
• Breakfast at the hotel and collect packed lunches
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Check out of the room and meet coach
• 09.00
Drive to Auchan Boulogne St Martin for
Shopping
• 09.15-11.30
Free time for shopping
• 11.30
Meet coach and drive to Calais
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Safety Issues
• Pupils will be in groups of approx 10 pupils, each with their
own adult group leader.
• In Aqualud, Nausicaa , Boulogne. there will be a meeting
point with a member of staff present all the time.
• Pupils will be given a school mobile phone number so that
they can contact me at any time.
1. Permission to go to beach supervised by staff
Yes
No
2. Permission to go paddling on beach supervised by staff
Yes
No
3. Permission to explore Boulogne/Le Touquet market in buddy groups Yes
4. Permission to explore Boulogne/Le Touquet shopping street in buddy groups
Yes
No
5. Permission to explore Centre Commercial Auchan in buddy groups
Yes
No
6. Permission to explore Nausicaa Sealife centre in buddy* groups
Yes
7. Permission to explore Aqualud Water Park in buddy* groups
Yes
No
No
No
*Buddy groups are groups of a minimum of three and are not directly supervised by
staff.
To do (prior to the trip)
• Please give me a scan/photocopy of your child’s
passport and EHIC card if you have not already done so.
• EV4
• Speak to me/Ms Hunt if there are particular issues we
need to know about.
• Please sign the “permissions” slip.
• My email address is:
• kwright@southwolds.notts.sch.uk
Check list: Please check carefully
Please pack sensible comfortable clothing.
You may bring one large sports bag or case and one piece of hand luggage.
You should bring your own towels. Remember to bring one for swimming too.
Remember to bring Suntan cream & a hat.
Bring about £10 in English currency and about £50 worth of Euros. You will need money for any
snacks and souvenirs you may wish to buy. South Wolds cannot be held responsible for
loss/theft of any money.
If you suffer from travel sickness, please remember medication bands etc. Ensure you bring
enough to cover you for the whole trip as we will be travelling a lot by coach.
Bring enough packed lunch for the whole of the first day and water too.
You are responsible for any Ipods, mobiles, Cd players etc. South Wolds cannot be held
responsible for loss/damage to these items.
If you are on medication, please label it clearly and hand it to a member of staff.
Don’t forget to charge your mobile phone, set roaming service and bring your charger.
Remember to bring at least one adapter plug.
Boys are allowed to wear swim boxers or speedos only at Aqualud (no shorts please!)
Girls – no bikinis please. These are not appropriate.
Swimming caps do not have to be worn at Aqualud.
Be careful crossing the roads as the traffic will be coming from the opposite direction.
Remember to look both ways when crossing all roads.
Zebra crossings. French car drivers do not automatically stop at zebra crossings.
Be aware of people around you & pick pockets.
Please remember all planned activities are subject to change. Depending on weather or other
circumstances.
Finally enjoy yourself, be sensible and responsible. Remember you are representing your school.
Finally try to use your French skills as much as you can.