La Grand Ferme Presentation

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Normandie a la Carte trip

School name

Trip dates



WHO ARE WE??

• Normandy à la Carte was formed in 1997 by Andrew Caverhill, a Frenchlanguage teacher, Ian Wood, an ex-marine who specialised in outdoor

pursuits, who is normally called Woody and a School travel expert, Sarah

Jane Wood (Sas!).

• We specialise in providing safe and fun french language learning andculture for UK school groups in a friendly, family atmosphere.

• So if you are a teacher who wants the very best learning and fun

experience for your group then we will work in partnership with you to

provide a tailor made programme specifically for you and your group.



HEALTH & SAFETY SECURITY

It’s hard to cover all the points of health & safety at the La Grand Ferme in

5 minutes. That’s why we have a dedicated section on our website,

covering risk assessments and more. Please visit

www.frenchschooltravel.com/safety

All our staff are carefully trained in ALL our activitiesand only allowed to run their own sessions once they

have completed their full training.

Upon arrival, the staff run a tour of the property

in order to inform students of the boundaries and

rules at the La Grand Ferme and finish with a full fire drill.

http://www.frenchschooltravel.com/safety





DEPARTURE

The group will leave school on (date)

TIME: Meet at school at (pick-up location)

TIME : Depart school by coach and transfer to the port

TIME-TIME: Portsmouth-Caen crossing

TIME: Arrive at the La Grand Ferme



THE ACCOMMODATION

Specifically designed for school groups, all the accommodation

consist of comfortably furnished rooms with a teacher’s room close-by for

supervision. Each school has their own space, with boys and girls on

separate floors when possible. All buildings have either en-suite rooms or

communal bathrooms.



THE FOOD

The food at the La Grand Ferme is a full

part of the French experience.

With years of experience, the staffhas developed a menu which, as

well as being adapted to children’s

tastes, is also a real French culinary

discovery.

We also cater for a wide variety of

special diets including vegetarian,

vegan, no nuts, no dairy etc…



OUR

ACTIVITIES

Activities are a great way for the students to have pure and simple fun.

But they also provide a perfect situation for students to feel at ease

using the French language.

Whatever the age, ability or needs of your group, Normandie à la Carte takes time toliaise with teachers and talk to parents, so that the visit to France can be carefullylinked to school preparation and follow-up. This will ensure that all pupils will comehome with a sense of real achievement, a knowledge of France, its language and

culture, and a treasure trove of project and other work to stimulate further study.

The students enjoy the activities so much they do not realise just how

much they are learning!

Have a look at the following activities!



Kayak de Mer (Sea Kayak)

Kayaking on our own small lake, gives pupils the opportunity to learn various new skills

in a safe, but fun environment. The lake is big enough for your students to have fun,but small enough for our animateurs to maintain our high safety standards

After kayaking, pupils work in teams to build rafts using ropes, barrels and… plenty ofpatience! As usual, French is the order of the day. Students should be confident inwater, but they do not need to be excellent swimmers .



Fabrication du Pain (Bread Making)

Everyone loves making things they can enjoy and eat later, and even more soat the château because we combine bread baking with singing French

songs! Primary school pupils love getting covered in flour, kneading their

dough and enjoying their tasty treats later with their evening meal. A

hands-down favourite.





Our mountain biking routes take you around the edge of the bay ofMont St Michel, using the paths trodden for generations by thepilgrims and fishermen heading out onto the sands. The views aregreat, and the hills few and far between!

Vélo tout Terrain (Mountain Biking)



How better to appreciate the beauty of an ancient forest than to follow the2300m of this stunning high ropes course in Northern Brittany. Different

circuits for all levels, moving from tree to tree, amongst ancient oaks, with

all the necessary safety equipment adapted to the size and age of

participants,and guided by experienced and supportive staff.

Parcours d'Accrobranches (High Ropes)



Char à Voile (Sand Yachting)

Everyone can discover the joys of this activity, with wind in the sails and a

magnificent view of Mont St Michel - weather permitting! Previous

experience is not needed as the circuit put in place by the instructors

allows all participants to acquire the necessary basic skills for sand

yachting, in a safe and secure environment.



Chasse au Trésor (Treasure Hunt)

Staying on-site at la Grand' Ferme you have to find as many objects aspossible in a set time - starting with a list of 30 items you will need tocommunicate lots of French with your team mates in order to find thetreasure before anyone else!



Course d’Orientation (Orienteering)

Students will be taught map reading in French using orienteering games andcourses in the grounds. As well as using French language for features,

directions and map symbols the team orienteering challenges will involve

other French language quizzes as well as finding the control markers.



OUR LOCAL

VISITS

Local excursions are the perfect opportunity for pupils to put their new

language skills and confidence into practice in a real French environment.

Although the cultural aspect is the main asset of this day, the animateur

never forgets to input and encourage the use of French in a fun way

throughout the day.

After breakfast, the group will collect their packed lunches, meet their

animateur and board their coach for their day excursion(s).

Here is a range of the local visits on offer!





Le Mont St Michel

Probably the most impressive sight in Normandy, the Mont St Michel is a

feat of medieval architecture. The village consists of a blend of cobbled

lanes, medieval houses, shops and cafés where the students can practisetheir skills and buy souvenirs.

It is also possible to approach the Mont by crossing on the tidal causeway

with one of our expert French native guides



St Malo

Our region is rich in towns where every stone is steeped in history, with

medieval ramparts perched over picturesque valleys. One of the finest is StMalo, with its magnificent cathedral, Wax Museum and the Old Market Hall,

shops with local crafts and open markets.

This the perfect opportunity for a town trail or even free time for shopping.



Bayeux Town and Tapisserie

Start your visit with a quick tour of the town centre of Bayeux, including the

magnificent medieval cathedral. This visit can be combined with the weekly

market.

You can also visit the Bayeux Tapestry, a unique 70m long document, made in

the 11th century of woollen embroidery on linen cloth. The tapestry tells the

epic story leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the defeat of King Harold

by William the Conqueror.



Arromanches

and the Landing beaches

For a real historic account of WW2, the town of Arromanches is the perfectplace to start. The group can visit the D-Day landing museum, whichrelates the importance of Arromanches and its man-made ‘mulberries’

resulting in the Allies’ success during WW2.

The group can then visit the famous 360° cinema, a must-see which showsunreleased footage from war correspondents, filmed on D-Day. After lunch,the group can then travel through the different landing beaches and learnabout the stories and events on D-Day.



The Goat’s Cheese Farm

Based in a quintessential Normandy farmhouse, come and meet our

goat’s cheese expert, who will be delighted to teach you all about his

work.In a visit specifically designed for school groups, the children will

learn all about the different steps of goat’s cheese-making as well as

get the chance to stroke the goats, feed them, milk them and even try

their milk! This is definitely a visit not to miss!!



EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

This is the perfect opportunity for the pupils to let their hair down, but

the animateurs still run each event with French in mind.

Evening entertainment includes French Night (French quiz, fancy dress

and snail tasting!), film night, initiative exercises, it’s a knockout,

treasure hun…



RETURN

The group will return to school on (date)

TIME: Leave the La Grand Ferme

TIME-TIME: Caen-Portsmouth crossing

TIME: Arrive at school



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