Scout Trips to France
The perfect stepping stone to international travel
From £298pp
A landscape of pretty promenades, golden sands and quaint French towns, the Opal Coast is one of the most charming corners of France. A Scout and Cubs trip to France will let your group experience an exciting new culture, complete with action-packed beach activities, water park fun and indulgent chocolatier visits. Close to home and full of adventure, it’s ideal for younger groups.
A great close-to-home adventure
Perfect for younger members
Evening activity programme included
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- Activities
From mornings playing team sports on the beach, afternoons at the water park and evenings at Le Château d’Ebblinghem, you’re never short of things to do in the Opal Coast.
- Sand yachting
- National Sea Life Centre
- Aqualud Water Park
- Bagatelle Theme Park
- French night – crêpe making
- Day trip to Belgium (Ypres or Bruges)
- What’s Included
4 days, 3 nights including:
- Return coach travel
- Return Channel crossings
- Use of the coach throughout the trip (subject to drivers’ hours regulations)
- Full board basis
- Indoor en-suite accommodation
- Services of the on-site team at Le Château d’Ebblinghem
- Full tour and itinerary planning
- 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
- Luggage labels for the group
- Price includes breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal daily
Example prices based on a minimum 40 passengers departing in August 2022. Contact us for a bespoke quote for alternative group sizes and dates.
- Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning:
Depart the UK by coach and Channel crossing
Afternoon:
Arrive at Le Château d’Ebblinghem and settle in
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 2
Morning:
After breakfast, collect your packed lunches and hop on the coach for a day in Bruges, where you’ll enjoy a canal cruise before strolling through the quaint cobbled streets
Afternoon:
Ascend the Belfry Tower, browse the boutique shops and enjoy a visit to Choco-Story
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 3
Morning:
Head to the beach for a morning of sand yachting
Afternoon:
Make your way to Le Touquet for lunch on the beach before visiting Aqualud Water Park
Evening:
Return to Le Château for ‘French night’ where you’ll learn how to make crêpes
Day 4
Morning:
Depart Le Château, stopping in St Omer, before boarding the ferry for your journey home
- Accommodation
Le Château d’Ebblinghem
Made up of four separate buildings, your group will have sole occupancy of one block, complete with en-suite rooms, a games room and a range of on-site evening activities to choose from.
- Programme of on-site evening activities
- Sole occupancy available
- Close to St Omer
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We understand that when planning your next trip, you’ll want to tread carefully and work with a company you can trust. This is why we want to assure you that, even in these uncertain times, we’ve got you covered with our Covid Guarantee
For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for group travel and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.
Travel in safe hands
The safety of all our groups is of paramount importance to us. Venture Abroad has rigorous safety checks in place and its own Safety Management Policy.
