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An area of great historical importance together with fascinating towns, charming villages, picturesque harbours and sandy beaches - an extremely popular choice for school groups. |
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| 01 Seine Maritime - Dieppe Domaine Les Roches Description: Impressive building set in own grounds. Location: 5 mins walk from the centre of Dieppe. Capacity: 72 Rooms for pupils: 2 to 4 beds; All with washbasin, shower and WC. Facilities: Activity room with TV/DVD and CD player, classroom allocated to each group, table-tennis, volley ball, badminton. |
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Calvados - Espins La Grange d'Espins Description: Former 16th century priory set in extensive grounds. Location: Small rural village, 5 kms from Thury Harcourt, 20 kms from Caen Capacity: Grand Gîte: 40 persons in rooms of 2-4 beds; most with shower, some with WC, ample shared facilities. Small Gîte: (adjoins Grand Gîte) 8 persons in rooms of 2-3 beds with shared facilities. New Gîte: 30 persons in superior rooms of 4-6 beds with private bathrooms. Facilities: Football pitch and volleyball court, meeting room. |
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| 03 Calvados - Bernières-sur-Mer La Closiere des Djinns Description: Attractive centre in convenient location. Location: Private grounds in village centre, short walk from beach. Capacity: 100 Rooms for pupils: 4-5 beds; All with washbasin, shower and WC Facilities: Meeting/relaxation room, TV room, table-tennis, volley-ball, boules, disco on request. |
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orne - St Fraimbault Gîte de Bellevue Description: Renovated and converted old village school. Single school occupancy. Location: Traditional rural village, 13 kms from the medieval town of Domfront. Capacity: 50 Rooms for pupils: 2-5 beds; All with washbasin, shower and WC. Facilities: Extensive grounds with football pitch and basketball court. Meeting room. TV, CD, DVD and video player. Boules pitch in village. Optional Activities at extra charge : Cookery demonstration with student participation; French language course, crêpe-making, town quiz with prizes - prebooking essential. |
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Aubin du Perron Château du Perron Description: Delightful 19th century Château set in 100 acre parkland area. Single school uccupancy. Location: Near Coutances Capacity: 52 Rooms for pupils: 3-8 beds; Many rooms with bath/shower and WC. Facilities: 3 reception rooms, TV, Video, karaoke, table football, pool, football pitch and volleyball area. Indoor treasure hunts and discos can be arranged on request. |
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| 06 Calvados - Asnelles-sur-Mer Les Tourelles Description: Three attractive chalet-type buildings in the gardens of Les Tourells manor house. Location: Seaside position in the small village of Asnelles-sur-Mer, 2 kms from Arromanches. Capacity: 165 Rooms for pupils: 1-4 beds; All with shower and WC. Facilities: Meeting rooms, large relaxation room, TV, Wifi and Swimming Pool (opening April 2012). |
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| 07 Calvados - Merville-Franceville Bon Séjour Description: Superb centre with direct access to beach. Location: Near to Cabourg. Capacity: 230 Rooms for pupils: Mostly 4 beds; All with washbasin, shower and WC & TV. Facilities: Meeting rooms, leisure and games ares, pool table, table football, beach games, table-tennis, free disco every evening. Mini golf and tennis - small charge. Heated outdoor swimming pool - pre booking essential. Supplement payable for lifeguard. |
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Minimum length of tour: 3 days / 2 nights, Full Board Staff free 1:8 Channel Crossing: Dover / Folkestone - Calais by ferry or shuttle Approximate journey time from Calais: Dieppe 3 hrs Prices from: Domaine les Roches* £180 per pupil (40-47 paying) £190 per pupil (32-39 paying) £215 per pupil (24-31 paying) Additional nights £57 per pupil Packed lunches included |
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Minimum length of tour: 3 days / 2 nights, Half Board Staff free 1:8 Channel Crossing: Brittany ferry crossings: Portsmouth - Caen, Portsmouth/Poole - Cherbourg Approximate journey time from Caen: Espins ¾ hrs; Bernières-sur-Mer ¾ hrs; St. Fraimbault 2 hrs; St. Aubin du Perron 2 hrs; Asnelles-sur-Mer ¾ hr; Merville-Franceville ½ hr Approximate journey time from Cherbourg: Espins 2½ hrs; Bernières-sur-Mer 2¼ hrs; St. Fraimbault 3 hrs; St. Aubin du Perron 1¼ hrs; Asnelles-sur-Mer 2 hrs; Merville-Franceville 2½ hrs
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| Interesting towns and cities Dieppe: Attractive and lively port with Cité de la Mer Museum, Quarter of St Jacques, Château Musée and Balneal Centre. Bagnoles-de-l'Orne: Beautiful lakeside resort Rouen: Historic city with magnificent cathedral, one-handed clock, Joan of Arc Museum and tourist train Villedieu-les-Poêles: Bell foundry, copper workshop, Champrepus Zoo and tropical gardens. Honfleur: Picturesque harbour. WORLD WAR II VISITS
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