French School Trip to Antibes- 3 days France
3 Days from £625pp
based on 36 students + 4 teachers travelling in Oct 27, excluding school holiday peak dates. All compulsory charges that we have been able to calculate are included in the price. We'll highlight any expected local charges in your tailored quote
Give your French students an enriching experience with this three-day trip to Antibes in the heart of the French Riviera.
Blending culture and sight-seeing, this itinerary has been designed to engage French learners as they visit some of the Côte d’Azur’s most iconic destinations.
Your students will go behind the scenes of the Allianz Riviera Stadium, uncover artistic heritage, and visit cultural sites like Le Musée Picasso. Plus, an exciting day trip to Cannes and Île Sainte-Marguerite in the Lérins Islands to learn about their cinema culture and historical significance.
This customisable trip leaves students with lasting memories, increased confidence in their French, and a deeper appreciation for the culture and history of southern France.
What's included
- Return flights from London to Nice
- Local Tour Leader on days 1 and 2
- Staff rooming based on the same gender teachers sharing multi-bedded rooms
- 2 nights' accommodation including city tax
- Half board basis
- All excursions, activities and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- All transportation in France on day 1 and public transport tickets for days 2 and 3
- Peace of mind with our unique Travel Disruption Support
- Loyalty Scheme with a range of benefits and discounts
Day
1
Allianz Riviera Stadium, Le Petit Train Touristique & beach or museum
Arrive in Nice and meet your Tour Leader at the airport.
Step behind the scenes of one of France’s most modern sports arenas with a guided tour of the Allianz Riviera Stadium and visit to the Sports Museum. Your tour takes you through areas usually reserved for players and VIPs, including locker rooms, press room and the tunnel leading to the pitch!
Hop aboard Nice’s eco-friendly electric train for a city tour with commentary in French. You’ll see the main tourist sites and stop at Colline du Château for views of the city.
Head to the beach for free time or visit the Musée National Marc Chagall.
Travel to Antibes.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Local area, holiday & travel, free-time activities (sport & leisure), cultural landmarks & tourism
- A Level: Tourism and its impact, sport in society, artistic culture (Chagall), leisure & lifestyle
Day
2
Old Antibes Walking Tour, Cannes, & Île Sainte-Marguerite Island or Grasse
Start with a walking tour of Old Antibes and learn about the town’s ancient roots and artistic legacy. Highlights include the Provençal market and Grimaldi Castle.
Take the train to Cannes and explore the city on foot, stopping at Le Palais des Festivals, Path of the Stars, Boulevard de la Croisette, and Cannes old town before free time at the beach.
Catch the ferry to the relaxing Île Sainte-Marguerite in the Lérins Islands for an island walk. You can also visit the museum at Fort Royal where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned.
Alternatively, you can head to Grasse to learn about the region’s perfume production and take part in a workshop.
Back in Antibes, end the day on a high with a fun game of bowling.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Local area, holidays & tourist experiences, food & markets, free-time activities
- A Level: Regional identity & heritage, cultural industries (film, perfume), tourism and economy, social practices & traditions
Day
3
Le Musée Picasso & Home
Discover how Antibes inspired Pablo Picasso at Le Musée Picasso and see La Joie de Vivre and works by Miró and Calder.
Pick up any last-minute souvenirs before taking the train to Nice-St-Augustin for your flight home.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Culture (art), holidays & travel, local area
- A Level: Artistic culture (Picasso), cultural heritage, regional identity
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