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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.Free worksheets on request or download from our website www.lacoupole-france.com.
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| Pupils: 4.50€ |
| Teachers free Ratio 1:10 |
| Additional Teachers: 4.50€ |
| Approximate visit duration: 2-2 ½ hours. |
| 45 minutes from Calais; 15 minutes from Saint Omer |
| Lunch packs available at 4€ each |
Special Workshops:
From Spring 2010, La Coupole will offer two different workshops aimed primarily at pupils between 9-11 years.
SCIENCE WORKSHOP: “Planets and the Solar System” Using a game, your pupils will discover the structure of the Solar System and the notions of distance, measurements and scales.
HISTORY WORKSHOP: “Children during the Occupation” You can discover the life of a child during the occupation through objects and documents of the time.
Group Price: Pupils: 1.50€ Approximate duration of workshop: 11/2 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 |
| Lunches available from 6.50€ each |
| 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 centre. Much more than just an aquarium, Nausicaa is dedicated to the marine world and its links with mankind. 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. Nausicaa has recently created “the NAUSICAA Planet”, an interactive multimedia approach to information and education. Take a new plunge into the World Ocean where remodelled display areas, wave machines, brand new aquariums and twice as many species will take you on “Travels in the North Sea” and to “Ports of call in the Mediterranean”. You will discover “The Sea... Live!” From a brand new interactive display area, correspondents from all over the world will reveal to you some not yet publicised events about the marine world.
In 2010 “Welcome to Madagascar” temporary exhibition A journey to an amazing, mysterious and fragile region. On this, the 4th largest island in the world, share the experiences of a population that is rallying together to save its marine resources and in doing so, reinventing its future...
The sea has finally landed! Welcome aboard Planet NAUSICAA.
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Pupils: 7.90 € |
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Teachers free ratio 1:10 |
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Additional Teachers 13.30€ |
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2-3 hours |
| 20 minutes from Calais; 5 minutes from Boulogne |
*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".
*Food must be pre-ordered - contact Dragons for details and prices. |
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