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History  World War II |
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| La Coupole | |
| HISTORY AND REMEMBRANCE CENTRE OF NORTHERN FRANCE Near Saint Omer 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. |
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| 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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Group Price: Pupils: 4.50€ Teachers
free ratio 1:10Additional Teachers: 4.50€Group Price: Lunch packs available: from 4€ each |
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45 minutes from Calais; 15 minutes from Saint Omer. |
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| History Middle Ages |
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| Agincourt | |
| MEDIEVAL HISTORY CENTRE 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. |
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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. |
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between November and March) Group Price A: Guided visit Pupils: 3.50€ Teachers free ratio: 1:10Group Price A: Additional teachers: 5€ Approximate visit duration: 1 hour Group Price B: Guided battlefield tour by coach: 10€ total (½ hour) Group Price C: Workshop in heraldy, sigillography or calligraphy: 1.50€ per pupil (½ hour) Group Price D: Workshop on coat of mails: 2€ per pupil Group Price E: Workshops on medieval tiles (carreaux de pavage): 2.50€ per pupil Group Price F: Workshop on sports of the middle ages: 2€ per pupil |
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75 minutes from Calais or Boulogne |
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| History Middle Ages |
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| St Joseph Village | |
| REPRODUCTION ARTISAN VILLAGE 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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Group Price: Pupils: 4.50€ Teachers: FreeLunches
available: from 6.50€ each Group Price :Approximate visit duration: 1½ hours |
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20 minutes from Calais; 40 minutes from Boulogne |
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| IN 2012 , Nausicaa takes you to new horizons: Heading for the Islands!
A journey to amazing, mysterious and
fragile islands. Share the experiences of
populations that are rallying together to
save their marine resources and in doing
so, reinventing their future…
The sea has finally landed! Welcome aboard Planet Nausicaá. |
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| Group Price: Pupils up to 18 years: 8.10€Teachers free ratio: 1:10Additional Teachers: 13.70€ Group Price: Approximate visit duration: 2 - 3 hours |
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*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. Our day trip quotations do not include entrance charges to attractions. Entrance charges may be subject to change. Most day trip attractions can be pre-booked through Dragons. You just pay on arrival. |
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Contact Us Dragons International. Douglas House, Tollgate Park, Stafford ST16 3EE Tel: 01785 224420 Fax: 01785 214217Email: info@dragonsinternational.co.ukOur website pages contain links to several external websites which you may find useful. However, please note that Dragons International is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. |
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