Cultural/Cross-Curricular Trip to Futuroscope & Loire Valley

About this trip

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.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrival Day

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Full day at Futuroscope

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Château du Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci Park
Chocolaterie Bigot
Château de Chenonceau

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Travel home

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Excursion Ideas

Futuroscope Find out more

Futuroscope

Subject Range: STEM, French Language, Cultural/Cross-Curricular

What you’ll 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 Find out more

Chocolaterie Bigot

Subject Range: Cultural/Cross-Curricular, French Language

What you’ll 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 Find out more

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.

Château du Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci Park Find out more

Château du Clos Lucé – Leonardo da Vinci Park

Subject Range: STEM, Cultural/Cross-Curricular

What you’ll 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 Find out more

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.

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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.

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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.

Accommodation Options

Hotel du Futuroscope Find out more

Hotel du Futuroscope

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Capacity: 289

Location: Futuroscope park

What you’ll experience: 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.

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