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Food Technology Trip to Normandy

Key Highlights

Location

Normandy

Subject

Food Technology

Duration

4 days, 3 nights

Transport

Coach

About this trip

A Food Technology trip to Normandy will give your students a range of exciting learning opportunities in nutrition and cooking. This tour could also be made cross-curricular, linking to other subject areas such as MFL.

Day 1 Find out more
  • Arrival day
  • Honfleur
  • Local market
  • Les Escargots de l’Odon (Snail Farm)
  • Les Sables d’Asnelles (Biscuiterie)
  • Les Caramels d’Isigny (Caramels Factory)
  • La Chevrerie du Mesnil (Goat Cheese)
  • Cider farm
  • Les Chocolats de Beussent (Chocolaterie)
  • Travel home

Excursion Ideas

Caramel Making – Isigny Sur Mer Find out more

Caramel Making – Isigny Sur Mer

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural, Food Technology
What you’ll experience: See how the caramels are produced and learn about the process. The company has revived the production of caramel in Isigny sur Mer and produces 300 tons of caramel per year. The company continues to grow while preserving the craftsmanship.
Select Says: Don’t miss the sample tasting! Tours are in French so ensure you have a basic understanding or you have a French speaker with you. Still worth a visit though.

Market Visits

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural, Food Technology
What you’ll experience: The markets in Normandy are fabulous places for students to see and sample the diversity of local produce and traditions, and to experience a colourful, lively and welcoming atmosphere. It’s also a great chance to try out their language skills. A full list of possibilities can be viewed a at the Normandy tourism website market page.
Select Says: Bear in mind that most markets take place in the morning or on specific days. Some accommodations allow you to take food back and make lunches for your group after the market visit. Some groups enjoy doing this as a French language use excersise.

Biscuit Makers – Sablés d’Asnelles

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural, Food Technology
What you’ll experience: A traditional, pure butter biscuit producer. Located in the small village of Asnelles which has been open now for over 100 years. They will give you a brief tour (normally about 10mins) then you will get the chance to sample the product itself.
Select Says: Take some euros as you will also have the opportunity to make additional purchases! Large groups are broken down into smaller groups to ensure everyone gets the full experience.

Chevrerie du Mesnil (Goats Cheese Farm)

Subject Range: Cultural, Food Technology, Language
What you’ll experience: Located at the foot of a dell, you’ll receive a warm welcome from Mr Martin to his farm. The 40 Alpine goats are a firm favourite with our school groups and children find out about goat breeding, cheesemaking, and also experience a cheese tasting session. A room is at your disposal for picnics and there is also an outside picnic area.
Select Says: Tours are offered in English or French and this is a popular tour for all ages.

Les Vergers de Ducy (Apple Juice/Cider Farm)

Subject Range: Cultural, Food Technology, Language
What you’ll experience: During the tour, students are shown an introductory video followed by a tour of the orchards and an overview of the production process from washing and crushing the apples to the casks where the calvados is matured.
Select Says: This is a welcoming and informative tour and students have the opportunity to taste the apple juice and purchase in the shop.

Honfleur

Subject Range: MFL, Art & Design, Cultural, Geography, Food Technology
What you’ll experience: A town with a rich artistic and historical heritage, Honfleur has beautiful old houses, narrow paved streets, monuments, little shops, traditional restaurants, galleries, artists’ studios, a fishing harbour and a marina.
Select Says: The changing light on the Seine estuary inspired Monet, Boudin, Courbet, and many others. Great place to stop for lunch on route to your destination or on the way home to break up the journey.

Les Escargots de l’Odon (Snail Farm)

Subject Range: Food Technology, Cultural, Primary
What you’ll experience: Nestling in a small dale at the heart of the Odon valley, Les Escargots de l’Odon offers visitors the chance to discover the world of snail farming. From the egg to the plate, groups will see the reproduction workshop, nursery, snail parks as well as the laboratory, before ending the visit with a tasting.

Chevrerie du Mesnil (Goat’s Cheese Farm)

Subject Range: Cultural, Food Technology, Language
What you’ll experience: Located at the foot of a dell, you’ll receive a warm welcome from Mr Martin to his farm. The 40 Alpine goats are a firm favourite with our school groups and children find out about goat breeding, cheesemaking, and also experience a cheese tasting session. A room is at your disposal for picnics and there is also an outside picnic area.
Select Says: Tours are offered in English or French and this is a popular tour for all ages.

Les Chocolats de Beussent (Chocolaterie)

Subject Range: Food Tech
What you’ll experience: Discover how real French chocolate is made in this family-friendly chocolaterie. Watch skilled chocolatiers at work, enjoy a delicious tasting, and let the kids experience the magic of chocolate making up close.

Accommodation Options

Château du Baffy Find out more

Château du Baffy

Our Rating:

Capacity: 187
Location: Colombiers-sur-Seulles
What you’ll experience: The Château is just 6 km from the charming seaside town of Courseulles-sur-Mer, with its yacht harbour and sandy beaches, and close to Bayeux and the D-Day landing beaches—making it the perfect base for educational excursions in this historic region. Accommodation: The estate comprises Château du Baffy, Villa Matilde, and our new Woodland Village, sleeping up to 187 guests combined in 2–5 bedded en-suite rooms. Facilities: On-site amenities include two restaurants, a teachers’ lounge, sun terrace, meeting room, lawned gardens, barbecue area, and a 100 m² sports hall. Why schools love us: All buildings can take a full coach, allowing groups sole occupancy. Schools return year after year—not just for the estate, but for our outstanding team. From our experienced operations staff and welcoming on-site team, to our fantastic French manager and renowned chef Thierry, everyone is dedicated to creating a seamless, inspiring, and fun-filled experience for students and teachers. One teacher commented: “Beautiful setting – a great place to take school groups. Plenty of outdoor space and a very French-feeling dining room. Ideal location to explore this wonderful area.”

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