Guide holidays and girlguiding tours to France - Venture Abroad

An ideal destination for your first international experience for all age groups, this spectacular 19th century French Country House provides a fantastic setting for your tour. Set in four hectares of its own private grounds, this tranquil destination is within easy reach of all the exciting attractions and beautiful sandy beaches of the Opal Coast. Why not try your hand at horse riding, or join in with the number of different team sports run on the nearby beaches?

With your coach staying with you throughout your visit, your group can explore the delights of the Opal Coast, with its many beaches, or venture into a new country as you head towards Belgium. If city life is more your thing, why not take a trip to Paris where you can experience world famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur. For the more thrill seeking, a trip to Disneyland Resort Paris is a must, whilst a visit to the battlefields of WWI and WWII create a lasting impression for all. With so many possibilities within reach of Le Chateau, you’re sure to have an exciting and varied excursion programme.

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Our Team's Top Activities...

National Sea Life Centre
This is the largest complex in Europe dedicated entirely to the sea. Discover all there is to know about the marine environment during this tour, during which 10,000 aquatic animals are displayed before you.

Evening Entertainment at Le Chateau:
The team on-site at Le Chateau will provide your group with a whole host of evening activities to take part in, such as an exciting sensory night trail, a large scale game of hide and seek and the ever popular quiz night and disco. These on-site evening activities mean that a trip to Le Château will keep your Guides entertained from morning through to night.

Other Activities...

• Volleyball
• Team games
• Football
• Organised evening activities, Off-site
• Horse Riding
• Beach Sports
• Sand Yachting
• Cycling
• Laser Quest

The tour includes breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal daily.

Depart UK	Accommodation	Board basis	Days/Nights	Price per person
July and August 2012	Indoor	Full board	4 days and 3 nights	£245

What's Included

• Return coach journey on a 49 seat executive coach
• Pick up from your preferred departure point – please note that there will be charges from some parts of the UK and Scotland
• Use of coach in resort subject only to an itinerary agreed in advance
• Dover-Calais ferry crossings
• 3 nights’ accommodation on a full board basis
• Onsite representative services
• Full tour and itinerary planning
• 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
• Luggage labels for the group plus payment cards on request
• VAT (at current rate) on tour operator’s margin (non-reclaimable)
• No currency surcharges (guaranteed upon confirmation of booking)
• The reassurance of an externally audited safety management system and the security of our 24-hour emergency contact service throughout your tour

Make you stay in France extra special by staying in Le Château d’Ebblinghem. This spectacularly renovated accommodation, located just 45 minutes from Calais, offers a fantastic base for your group. With three separate buildings, your group can take advantage of the modern, bright rooms, all with ensuite facilities. There is also a TV/video and games room, bar and the Château shop for you and your group to relax in after a busy day of activities.