NB: The choice of activities for school groups will depend on the location of your Youth Hostel. We will advise you on the practical choices you can make.

Le Mont Saint Michel: France’s number 1 most visited monument and part of Unesco’s World Heritage. Spend half a day visiting its Abbey, Tiphanie’s house, walk around The Ramparts, the terraced gardens and admire its medieval and narrow streets. This is a really special experience.

Le Scriptorial d’Avranches : a modern and interactive museum open to all ages to discover the story behind the making of Le Mont Saint Michel and its medieval manuscripts. This is highly recommended and compliments a trip to Le Mont itself very well indeed.

Le Musée Christian Dior de Granville : his birth town gives CD homage through this museum with a different exhibition every year and its magnificent gardens. Very popular with girls.

The Bell foundry of Villedieu-les-Poêles : English or French guided visit possible. This is one of the last three Bell foundries left in France where they still use medieval methods and is one of the most popular tourist atactions in Basse Normandie.

La Tapisserie de Bayeux : relating William the Conqueror’s exploits in 1066 with scale model retelling the story and a short film recounting the history of these famous events. Audio guide in French or English. Very popular indeed and can be combined well with visits to the WWII sights in the area.

Arromanches 360 : a 15 minute film which places you at the heart of the action on D-Day. An 11+ activity. This a moving and atmospheric experience accessible to all nationalities.

Le Mémorial de Caen : A vast and modern museum to remember WWII, The Cold War and Peace. This is a fascinating sight that will occupy students for the whole afternoon.

Le Cimetière Américain and Omaha Beach at Colleville-sur-Mer : A chance to witness the most bloody of the landing beaches and the monument raised to the Americans who fell in Normandy. This is a moving and impressive experience for all.