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La Coupole - in 1943, Hitler decided to destroy London. After the Eperlecques launching base had been neutralised, he ordered the construction of La Coupole of Helfaut: a concrete dome 5 metres thick, which protected the biggest underground V2 rocket launch pad ever built. This gigantic bunker, dug into chalk by Russian and Polish prisoners of war, is still intact. Today, it houses an astonishing history and remembrance centre on war and rockets offering a choice of two separate tours: "Hitler's Secret Weapons and The Conquest of Space" or "Northern France in German hands". It stands as a monument of remembrance and reflection for free citizens of today and the future.
The museum has employed the latest technology to depict probably the most traumatic period of the 20th century. Infrared audio-guided headsets in English enable you to visit the centre at your own pace. Each tour lasts about 2 hours with an impressive array of films, slide shows, reconstructions and animated models.
Special Exhibitions:
DEPORTATION AND GENOCIDE (1940-1945) A EUROPEAN TRADEGY
Repression - Persecution - Concentration camps. Based on a large number of archive documents (photographs, objects, film extracts, propaganda texts, letters and recorded testimonies), the purpose of this exhibition is to present and analyse the concentration camp system set up by the Nazi state, first in Germany, then Europe-wide. Free worksheets on request for school groups.
FALLEN FROM THE SKY
Unique in its subject, force and significance, this exhibition plunges us backwards in time to the total violence of World War II. We
see the fatal crash of fighter plane engines and steel splinters puncturing the fuselages and cockpits as well as riddling the human
bodies. The combined use of archive documents and real archaeological discoveries gives us an unrivalled picture with the reconstruction
of scale and size. With a triple propeller blade, we can imagine the formidable power of the planes compared with a human being.
| Group Price: |
| Pupils: 4.50€ |
| Teachers free Ratio 1:10 |
| Additional Teachers: 4.50€ |
| Approximate visit duration: 2-2 ½ hours. |
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Agincourt – France was in turmoil in the 15th century. King Charles VI suffered from bouts of madness and civil war was raging between
the opposing factions of Burgundy and Orléans. It was then that the recently crowned King of England, Henry V, decided to take advantage
of the situation in France. Through diplomatic means, Henry V continued in his attempts to obtain the title of King of France or, at
the very least, additional French territory. At the beginning of 1415, the Armagnacs were in power and they refused to agree to
Henry’s excessive demands. Negotiations had broken down completely and there was no alternative but for England and France
to take up arms against each other. This situation came to a head on 25th October 1415 on fields near the village of Agincourt,
where a vastly outnumbered English army, led by Henry V, crushed a French army under the command of Constable d’Albret.
On this historic battlefield site, Agincourt does not intend to glorify what was one of the bloodiest battles of the Hundred
Years’ War, but to reveal instead an event of symbolic importance in medieval history.
At the Centre Historique Médiéval, technology and history combine so that you can relive this historical event of the Middle
Ages. This is achieved by a combination of information panels, talking figures, interactive exhibits, films, documentaries and
special exhibitions.
Open daily (except on Mondays between November and March)
Group Price:
(a) Guided visit Pupils 3.50€ Teachers free ratio 1:10 Additional teachers: 5€ (Approximate visit duration: 1 hour)
(b) Guided battlefield tour by coach – 8€ total (1/2 hour)
(c) Workshop in heraldy, sigillography or calligraphy – 1.50€ per pupil (1/2 hour)
75 minutes from Calais or Boulogne
www.azincourt-medieval.com
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Step back in time at “Saint Joseph Village” situated in Guines, just 6 kms from Calais. This faithful reproduction of an old “artisan” village includes a primary school, blacksmith’s workshop, sawmill, clockmaker’s shop, tavern, chapel, windmill, museum of farm machinery, fun fair and grocer’s shop. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere of village life between 1900 and 1950. An ideal visit for younger groups.
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| Pupils:4.50 € |
| Teachers: Free |
| Approximate visit duration: 1 ½ hours |
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| 20 minutes from Calais; 40 minutes from Boulogne |
www.st-joseph-village.com |
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Nausicaa - take a deep breath and dive into the oceans of the world at Nausicaa, Europe’s largest Sea Experience Centre. Much more than just an aquarium, Nausicaa is dedicated to the marine world and its links with mankind. Enter a world of 4.5 million litres of water and over 10,000 marine creatures. See playful tropical fish, come face to face with frightening sharks, stroke skates in a touch tank and marvel at the sea lions frolicking in their marine reserve from an underwater glass tunnel. In the ‘Environmental Friendly House’, discover how simple actions in our everyday lifestyle can help our environment. Come face to face with ‘Caimans in the Submerged Forest’, an impressive way to illustrate the importance of preserving the diversity of species. Steer South, from Iceland to the Cape of Good Hope. Join Jean-Michel Cousteau and three children aboard their vessel for extraordinary voyage to meet the African penguins. Experience life on board a trawler at “The Nourishing Sea” an area dedicated to the fishing industry and the Sea’s resources. *Enjoy a choice of refreshments in the balmy atmosphere of the “Tropical Lagoon Village Bar” or at the typical fishing harbour at the “Bistrot du Port”. The Sea has finally landed! Welcome aboard.
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| Pupils up to 18 years :7.80€ |
| Teachers free ratio 1:10 |
| Additional teachers: 13.00€ |
| *Food must be pre-ordered - contact Dragons for details and prices. |
| Approximate visit duration: 2 1/2 - 3 hours |
| 30 minutes from Calais; 5 minutes from centre of Boulogne |
www.nausicaa.fr |
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