Five nights in LE MANS, France
Five nights in LE MANS, France
- Day 1 :
- Morning departure by coach from your school for Portsmouth.
- Embarkation on board Brittany Ferries sailing to Caen.
- Disembarkation and direct transfer by coach to your residential centre.
- Dinner, room allocation and full board accommodation for five nights.
- Day 2 : primary school, crêperie and La Maison des Abeilles :
- Morning : depart your centre by coach for Le Mans to visit the French primary school : educational activities.
- Lunch at a local « crêperie » .
- Afternoon : depart for Pruillé-le-Chétif to visit ‘La Maison des Abeilles’ with workshops.
- Evening return to the residential centre for dinner.
- Day 3 : Paris – the Eiffel Tower, and a boat trip on the Seine :
- Morning : depart your residential centre by coach for Paris.
- Visit the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a dramatic view over the City.
- Picnic lunch.
- Afternoon : walk from the Eiffel Tower to the “Bateaux Parisiens” : boat trip on the river Seine going as far as “L’Ile de la Cité”.
- Depart Paris by coach via “Les Champs Elysées” taking in “l’Etoile” and the “Arc de Triomphe”.
- Evening return to the residential centre.
- Day 4 : market, Le Mans and the racing circuit :
- Morning : departure by coach for the centre of Le Mans to visit the local market by the Cathedral : children complete questionnaires.
- Guided visit of the old town and its cathedral.
- Picnic lunch.
- Depart the centre of Le Mans by coach for a guided tour of the “24 Hour” race track.
- Return to the centre for dinner.
- Day 5 : Futuroscope :
- Morning : departe by coach for Poitiers to visit one of France’s best known theme parks, the Futuroscope.
- Float in the air on the Tapis Magique, and experience live action in any of the ‘Cinémas Dynamiques’. Or just admire the futuristic architecture as you wander round the park to visit as many of its attractions as you can fit into your day : many new attractions in 2004.
- Evening return by coach to your residential centre.
- Day 6 :
- Early morning departure from your centre by coach for Caen.
- Embarkation on board Brittany Ferries sailing to Portsmouth.
- Channel crossing and disembarkation in Portsmouth (13.45 local time).
- Immediate transfer by coach to your home town.
Le Mans is in the West of France, at the heart of a triangle formed by Normandy to the north west, Paris to the north east, and the Loire Valley to the south. It’s in the department of La Sarthe. The city has about 150 000 inhabitants, and while you’re there you’ll experience French hospitality at its best.
The city is probably best known for “Les 24 heures”, the 24 hour motor race that takes place every year in June. You can visit the circuit and the Motor Racing Museum nearby. Its magnificent gothic cathedral and the old town are also well worth a visit. You can either use the services of a qualified local guide, or just wander round in your own time.
The surrounding area has plenty to offer : Saumur, with its Renaissance castle, the wine cellars and the Cadre Noir, is a popular choice with groups, as are the Futuroscope in Poitiers, and the Mémorial in Caen.
You’re only two hours down the road from Paris, so a day trip there is also quite feasible.
Groups stay at the “Mésangères” residential centre. Set in the heart of the countryside, this former farmhouse is open all the year round, and can accommodate up to 48 guests.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN LE MANS
Le Vieux Mans : guided tour of the Old Town, the Cathedral and the Roman Bath, Bee farm : discovering the life of bees, extracting honey and making candles, Guided visit of the race track and car museum, Lunch at a local ‘crêperie’, Pescheray Wild life park : workshop on plaster casting of animal tracks. – “goûter des loups et des chèvres….” Swing golf from 6/7 years old – learning activities based on 9 themes, Grand Lucé quiz in the 18th century Castle Gardens, La Suze sur Sarthe – river trip to discover the flora and fauna and how to go through the lock, La Ferté Bernard – a day in a glass workshop, boat trip on the canals of Little Venice of the West, Le Puy du Fou, Le Futuroscope, Paris, Disney Land Paris, Le Parc Astérix.
All groups accompanied by a specially trained bi-lingual leader throughout their stay
We use only executive class coaches, fully equipped with seat belts