Cultural/Cross Curricular Trip to Futuroscope & Loire Valley: 4 Days, 3 Nights
A Cultural or Cross-Curricular trip to Futuroscope and the Loire Valley offers a unique blend of education and exploration. Students can engage with science, technology, and innovation at Futuroscope, while the Loire Valley enriches their understanding of history, art, and architecture through its iconic châteaux and cultural heritage. It’s an inspiring way to connect multiple subjects through real-world experiences.
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Futuroscope
Subject range: STEM, French Language, Cultural/Cross-Curricular
What you will experience: Located close to the city of Poitiers, this futuristic theme park combines cutting-edge technology with immersive thrills, all with a distintly French accent.
Chocolaterie Bigot
Subject range: Cultural/Cross-Curricular, French Language
What you will experience: Founded in 1913 as a bakery, this historic family run enterprise is a local institution, located in the centre of Amboise. Now a chocolaterie, patisserie and ice cream parlour, groups are welcomed by knowledgeable staff, some of whom have been with the company for 30 years. A visit to the chocolate workshop includes a short film and demonstration and concludes with a delicious tasting.
Château de Chenonceau
Subject range: Cultural/Cross-Curricular
What you’ll experience: One of the most visited and photographed Chateau in the Loire Valley, this beautiful 16th-century wonder is a fascinating architecural ensemble that gracefully stradles the river Cher.
La Ferme du Cabri au Lait
Subject range: Cultural/Cross-Curicular, French Language
What you’ll experience: Located around an hour north of Poitiers, this organic goat cheese farm welcomes visitors between February and November. Groups have the opportunity to meet the animals and learn about the art of cheese making through workshops and demonstrations.
Château du Clos Lucé - Leonardo da Vinci Park
Subject range: STEM, Cultural/Cross-Curricular
What you will experience: Located in Amboise, this beautiful 15th- century chateau was the last home of Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci. The chateau and landscaped gardens are now a museum dedicated to the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci himself.
Aquascope
Subject range: Cultural/Cross-Curricular
What you’ll experience: Located next to Futuroscope, this new attraction showcases a fusion of water and digital art, all housed in a 6000m² indoor water park. School group availability is very limited during high season periods.
Monkey Valley
Subject range: Cultural/Cross-Curicular
What you’ll experience: Located south of Poitiers, Monkey Valley offers visitors the opportunity to observe the monkeys freely roaming in a space of 22-hectares. The park is dedicated to primates and includes over 450 monkeys of 34 species.
Aquarium La Rochelle
Subject range: Cultural/Cross-Curicular
What you’ll experience: La Rochelle is located around an hour and a half south-west of Poitiers. The aquarium is located in the centre of town, facing the Old Port, and offers groups a unique journey through the mysteries of the sea and its inhabitants.
Cultural/Cross Curricular Trip to Futuroscope & Loire Valley: 4 Days, 3 Nights Accommodation
Hotel du Futuroscope
Location: Futuroscope park
Capacity: 289
Located next to Futuroscope with easy and direct access to the park via a pedestrian walkway.
Rooms: Rooms sleep 1-5 people and all have private facilities.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, restaurant, free coach parking. Free luggage storage.
Hotel Kyriad Jules Vernes
Location: Close to Futuroscope park
Capacity: 200
Located 10 minutes' walk or a short 2 minute coach journey from Futuroscope.
Rooms: Bedrooms sleep 1-5 people and all offer private facilities.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, restaurant, free coach parking. Free luggage storage.
