French Language Trip to Futuroscope & Loire Valley

About this trip

A French language trip to Futuroscope and the Loire Valley offers students an immersive experience to practice their language skills in real-life settings. At Futuroscope, interactive exhibits and guided tours provide engaging opportunities to use French, while the Loire Valley’s rich history, charming towns, and famous châteaux deepen cultural understanding and vocabulary through authentic encounters.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrival Day

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Full day at Futuroscope

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La Ferme du Cabri au Lait
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.

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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 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.

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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