STEM Trip to Futuroscope & Loire Valley

About this trip

A school STEM trip to Futuroscope and the Loire Valley combines cutting-edge science with rich cultural history. Futuroscope’s innovative attractions spark interest in technology and the future, while the Loire Valley’s castles and links to Leonardo da Vinci highlight the historical roots of engineering and invention. Together, they offer an inspiring, hands-on learning experience.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrival day
Honfleur

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Local market
Bayeux Town Trail
Arromanches 360 Cinema
Or day visit to Mont Saint-Michel

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Les Caramels d’Isigny (Caramels Factory)
La Chevrerie du Mesnil (Goat Cheese)
Snail Farm

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Travel to Paris
Full day in Paris
Or day at Disneyland® Paris (*please note, due to drivers’ hours restrictions, you may not have use of your coach for the whole of day 4)

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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.

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.

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.

Accommodation Options

Hotel du Futuroscope Find out more

Hotel du Futuroscope

Our Rating:

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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