News and Media: Discover France from £199

10 November 2008

Bringing French Language to life for your class at our château in Normandy!

 

Chateau du Tertre

Chateau du Tertre

Our impressive 19th Century château is the ideal French location for language learners. Located at the crossroads of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire, it is an excellent place from which to explore the villages, castles and other attractions of the region and is also host to an exciting range of adventure activities.

Accommodation
The centre offers a high standard of accommodation in modern blocks.
Pupils: rooms sleep 4 - 8 in bunk beds with en suite bathrooms or toilet and shower facilities on the same floor.
Teachers: Twin, en suite rooms with hot drink facilities.
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Franch ExplorerFrance Explorer Course

A PGL France Explorer Course combines a programme of full and half day excursions with adventure activty and evening entertainments led by our staff. Visits may be themed or selected for cross-curricular enrichment, the choice is yours.

Popular Visits
Bayeux and the Bayeaux Tapestry
Fougeres - the largest Medieval chateau in Europe
Local Markets - great opportunities to practise and use language skills

Adventure
Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Challenge Course, Fencing, Initiative Exercises, Orienteering, Trapeze, Zip Wire.                                                                                   More information>


 

French Language DetectivesFrench Language Courses

You can include a French Language Course to your weekend for an additional cost of only £12 per person. Courses cover key topics from the National Curriculum including directions, food, shopping and personal information - all within a framework of enjoyable practical activities and role-play. Courses are available at three levels from KS2 -KS4. Each pupil receives a workbook specifically designed to go with the course.

Language Course Representatives
In addition, a PGL trained Language Course Representative is assigned to you to assist with the delivery of your Language Dectectives Course.
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Disneyland Resort ParisWhy not add a trip to Disneyland® Resort, Paris?

You can choose a weekend at Château du Tertre plus Disneyland® Resort, Paris - Half board accommodation in a Paris hotel and Disney ticket for £289 per person.
Or
Weekend at Château du Tertre plus Disneyland® Resort, Paris - staying at the MyTravelExplorer Hotel in the Disneyland resort itself, plus meal voucher and Disney ticket for £299 per person.


 

To book or for more information call 08703 800 250 or email normandyweekends@pgl.co.uk

Prices are based on 35 full fare paying passengers.Western route crossings are subject to availability and will usually incur a supplement. All dates are subject to availability. Meals en route and at Disney are not included. No other discounts apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to our Language and Culture brochure.

News

Discover France from £199
Bringing French language to life for your class at our château in Normandy!

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Teacher Preview Dates - for 2008 and 2009
Come and see your preferred centre, course or destination in action and try out the adventure activities for yourself!