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Dragons International - School Coach Trips throughout Europe
 
 
   
   
FRANCE - NORMANDY- LA MANCHE & CALVADOS
 

About Normandy & Popular Attractions

  Le mont St.Michel

About Normandy: An area of great historical importance together with fascinating towns, charming villages, picturesque harbours and sandy beaches - an extremely popular choice for school groups.

Popular Attractions: BAYEUX, FAMOUS FOR ITS TAPESTRY, CATHEDRAL AND BATTLE OF NORMANDY MEMORIAL MUSEUM • CAEN MEMORIAL, FASCINATING PEACE MUSEUM • LA CITÉ DE LA MER, SUB-AQUATIC SENSATION IN CHERBOURG • CAEN, CITY OF WILLIAM THE CONQUERER WITH ITS ABBAYE-AUX-HOMMES AND ABBAYE-AUX-DAMES • LE MONT ST MICHEL, WITH ITS MEDIEVAL ABBEY • HONFLEUR, PICTURESQUE HARBOUR • THE D-DAY LANDING BEACHES • PEGASUS MEMORIAL MUSEUM, THE STORY OF PEGASUS BRIDGE • ARROMANCHES, MULBERRY HARBOUR, LANDINGS MUSEUM AND 360º CINEMA, • OMAHA BEACH MEMORIAL MUSEUM, SAINT LAURENT- SUR-MER • CENTRE JUNO BEACH, COURSEULLES-SUR-MER • WILLIAM THE CONQUERER’S CASTLE IN FALAISE • JURQUES ZOOLOGICAL PARK, MORE THAN 500 ANIMALS IN OVER 37 ACRES • CHÂTEAU DE BALLEROY AND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM • THE CONTENTIN FARMING MUSEUM, SAINTE MÈRE ÉGLISE • VILLEDIEU-LES- POELES, BELL FOUNDRY, COPPER WORKSHOP, CHAMPREPUS ZOO AND TROPICAL GARDENS • CHRISTIAN DIOR MUSEUM AND GARDENS, GRANVILLE • CHOICE OF CHEESE FARMS • DISTILLERIE BRUSNEL AND DISTILLERIE CHRISTIAN DROUIN, CALVADOS PRODUCERS • THURY HARCOURT CENTRE, COVERED HEATED PLEASURE POOL AND TOBOGGAN SLIDES

 

Accommodation

CALVADOS - Espins – La Grange d’Espins
CALVADOS - Bernières-Sur-Mer - La Closerie des Dijinns
LA MANCHE - St. Aubin du Perron - Château du Perron
CALVADOS - Merville-Franceville Bon Séjour

 
  Espins - la Grange d'espins: Bernières-Sur-Mer - La Closerie des Djinns: Merville-Franceville - Bon Sèjour: St. Aubin du Perron - ChEspins - la Grange d'espins: Bernières-Sur-Mer - La Closerie des Djinns: Merville-Franceville - Bon Sèjour: St. Aubin du Perron - ChEspins - la Grange d'espins: Bernières-Sur-Mer - La Closerie des Djinns: Merville-Franceville - Bon Sèjour: St. Aubin du Perron - ChEspins - la Grange d'espins: Bernières-Sur-Mer - La Closerie des Djinns: Merville-Franceville - Bon Sèjour: St. Aubin du Perron - Château du Perron

CALVADOS - Espins - La Grange d'Espins
(Picture: bottom right)
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 bathroom
Facilities: Football pitch and volleyball court, meeting room.
CALVADOS - Bernières-Sur-Mer – La Closerie des Djinns
(Picture: bottom left)
Description: Attractive centre in convenient location
Location: Private grounds in village centre, short walk from beach
Capacity: 104 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

LA MANCHE - St Aubin du Perron – Château du Perron
(Picture: top left)
Description:Delightful 19th century Château set in 100 acre parkland area. Single school occupancy
Location:
Near Coutances Capacity: 52 Rooms for pupils: 3 to 8 beds; Many rooms with bath or 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. French lessons available – pre booking essential

CALVADOS - Merville-Franceville –Bon Séjour
(Picture: top right)
Description: Superb centre with direct access to the beach
Location: Near to Cabourg
Capacity: 230 Rooms for pupils: Mostly 4 beds; All with tv, washbasin, shower and WC.
Facilities: Meeting rooms, leisure and games areas, pool table, table football, beach games, table-tennis, free disco every evening. Mini golf and tennis – small charge

 

Travel Notes & Prices

  Honfleur Éric Bénard/CRT Normandie; Bayeux Tapestry
Minimum Length of tour: 3 days / 2 nights
Half Board/Staff free 1:8
Channel Crossing: Portsmouth-Caen or Portsmouth/Poole - Cherbourg by ferry
Approximate journey  
time from Cherbourg: Espins 2 1/2 hrs; Bernieres-sur-mer 2 1/2 hrs; St. Aubin du Perron 1 1/4 hrs; Merville-Franceville 2 1/2hrs
Approximate journey  
time from Caen: Espins 1 hr; Bernieres-sur-mer 3/4 hrs; St. Aubin du Perron 2 hrs; Merville-Franceville 1/2 hr
   

www.manchetourisme.com
www.calvados-tourisme.com

*Prices from
La Grange d'Espins & La Closerie des Djinns
£155 per pupil
(40-44 paying)
£170 per pupil
(32-39 paying)
£200 per pupil
(24-31 paying)
Additional nights
£40 per pupil
Packed lunches
available at
extra charge
Château du Perron
£165 per pupil
(40-44 paying)
£175 per pupil
(32-39 paying)
£205 per pupil
(24-31 paying)
Additional nights
£45 per pupil
Packed lunches
available at
extra charge
Bon Séjour
£170 per pupil
(40-44 paying)
£190 per pupil
(32-39 paying)
£215 per pupil
(24-31 paying)
Additional nights
£50 per pupil
Packed lunches
available at
extra charge

*Prices are based on low season sailings. Supplements will be applicable for mid and high season Brittany ferry crossings.
Maximum length of stay for our Normandy tours is 5 days / 4 nights
 

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