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School trips to France are an affordable choice for your next residential abroad, offering an amazing range of learning opportunities in every subject. Students can explore iconic landmarks and art museums in Paris , delve into rich historical experiences in Normandy or the Somme , and practice language skills first-hand at a Christmas market in Lille . Combine learning with fun with a school trip to Disneyland® Paris or explore our Select-run Château du Baffy for a residential experience like no other.

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France School Trips & Educational Tours

Embark on your Learning Adventure with a school trip to France, as you explore the culture, history and language with your action-packed, tailored itinerary.

Our educational programs and school trips to France allow students to enjoy an authentic experience and gain an appreciation of France’s culture, art, architecture, history, business and much more. From scavenger hunts in the Louvre museum and playing pétanque on the banks of the river Seine, to lectures at the world-famous Sorbonne University and even hikes to hidden caves, our itineraries are created to ensure that your students learn as much as possible while creating life-long memories.

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Why we provide academic travel programs in france:, with so many students learning french in the uk, a school trip to france immerses students in the language, improving their comprehension, listening and speaking skills. we recommend combining a school trip to paris with activities like hiking the puy de dôme or visiting the château d’if, which was a setting in dumas’ the count of monte cristo, to inspire students to throw themselves into french culture and to discover the ways it connects to subjects such as geography, history and literature..

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A life-changing experience awaits you and your students in France. From Arromanches and the D-Day beaches of Normandy to the Castles of the Loire Valley and the Roman Ruins found in the South – historical teaching moments in France are easy to come by. With an emphasis on immersive and authentic activities, a France school trip will bring your classroom curriculum to life. View some of our sample itineraries below and plan your France school trip.

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FRANCE CLASSIC TOUR 

Discover Sainte-Chapelle. Explore the Loire Valley, Versailles, and Montmartre

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FRANCE D-DAY USA TOUR

Learn about the D-Day Landing in Normandy and WWII

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FRANCE LITERARY ARTS TOUR

Learn about France’s most revered authors and intellectuals

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FRANCE STEM TOUR

Travel to Sarlat-la-Canéda. Reach the top of Puy de Dôme and admire Chaines des Puys

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FRANCE ROYAL HISTORY TOUR

Learn about the history of the French Monarchy and the French Revolution

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FRANCE IMMERSION PROGRAM

Take French classes in the sunny Côte d’Azur followed by an exploration the city of Aix-en-Provence

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FRANCE WWI & WWII  TOUR

Step on the D-Day Beaches. Visit the Juno Beach Center and travel to Vimy

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FRANCE ART TOUR

Take a guided tour of the Musée de Louvre. Discover the Quartier Montmartre

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FRANCE CULTURAL TOUR

See the Eiffel Tower and Les Champs -Élysées. Continue southeast and enjoy Bordeaux.

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School Trips to France

France is one of the largest countries in Europe and often regarded as its geographical gateway. Since French is one of the most commonly studied foreign languages in U.S. schools, France is a popular destination for educational tours overseas. France offers mountain ranges, coastlines, cities with a rich cultural heritage, châteaux (castles) and vineyards. Every region of France offers its own unique culture, food and ambience. The French are fiercely and deservedly proud of their country’s rich cultural, educational and political heritage. France has had a turbulent history characterized by successive revolutions but at every stage it has been at the forefront of European development.

Bonjour et Bienvenue à Paris “The City of Lights” and capital of France. One of the most visited cities in the world, Paris truly has it all. Nothing matches the romance of this city except, perhaps, its cuisine. Students can visit the soaring Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum and the nearby the Palace of Versailles. They can also shop or people watch on the famous Champs D’ Elysse. There are so many historic sites and cultural treasures to explore in Paris, France.

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  • See and visit sights such as the Coliseum, Castel Sant Angelo, Vatican w/Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre Coeur, Palace Versailles, Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Puerta Del Sol, Royal Alcazar,  El Greco's famous paintings and much more..
  • Excursions to Pompeii, Versailles, Segovia and Toledo
  • 2 nights each in Paris and Nice
  • 1 night each in Florence and Capri and Sorrento
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  • See and visit sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Coliseum, Beautiful Riviera and Monaco, Castel Sant Angelo, Vatican w/Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Il Duomo, the Blue Grotto and much more..
  • Excursions to Monaco, Pisa, Naples, Pompeii, Assisi
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Our 'Discover France'  program is the perfect first international travel experience. Here is some ideas for planning a high school trip to France.

1. Paris-Giverny

Our itinerary covers many of the main highlights without rushing your group. Start in Paris and see Gustave Eiffel's' most famous creation this icon of all icons: la Tour Eiffel.

Explore the city on the 'Metropolitain', from the Champs Elysees, to l'arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, then the Louvre, D'Orsay and Rodin Museum. If you are bold and daring make sure to explore the catacombs too.

As you make your way to Giverny you will stop at les Andelys' Château Gaillard , once known as the most impenetrable fortification in the world back in 1196. Richard Lionheart was then the King of England and the Duke of Normandy. The tour is exceptionally presented by the local guides.

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

2. Honfleur and the Normandy Beaches

Once in Honfleur you will explore this quaint medieval town at the mouth of the Seine. Make sure to wake up early and catch the sunrise on port.

This is your jumping point to the famous beaches of the Normandy invasion of June 6th, 1944. One of the most notable landing points was at Pointe du Hoc where many rangers faced dangerous odd. Their sacrifice would help in taking the beaches on that day.

Stopping at Omaha and taking a moment to recognize the immense sacrifice at the cemetery and at the museum. 

Then a stop at Ste-Mere Eglise to see the mile marker 0 of the road to liberty. Here allied troops would start their march to Paris that would see the city liberated and then on to the end of the war in 1945.

Le Mont St-Michel in Normandy France

3. Mont-St-Michel

A UNESCO site not to be missed. As you drive towards it this remarkable structure rises dramatically on the horizon. Built over five centuries from the 1100 to mid 1600's it defies us to understand how it stands.

The arch angel Michael told a local bishop to build this site - it became a pilgrimage site since the 900's. Thus, he would start the work that would eventually grow into this most incredible structure.

See the 'merveille', the cloister and the abbey sitting on the very apogee of the rocky island it is built on.

Students enjoy some crepes bretonnes in the village to cap off the night.

4. Château de la Loire to Versailles

You can add the chateaus region and make Chenonceau, Chambord and many other castles of the Loire as part of your explorations. From there you start your way back to Paris and before you hop on your return flight you can stop for a guided tour of Versailles.

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Dear teachers , follow the guide and come discover France with your students . Our beautiful country, world’s number one tourist destination, shines thanks to the diversity of its natural and urban landscapes. Take advantage of our group tour packages to explore and share with your students the richness of french cultural and historical heritage . Whether you want to visit with your classes vibrant cultural cities brimming with history (Paris, Strasbourg, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Grasse, Caen, Verdun, …), but also regions full of authenticity ( Normandy, Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Alsace-Lorraine, Provence, …), Vefe-incoming travel agency will study and organize all your requests for educational school trips to France .

Ready-made educational tour packages or tailor-made trips developed with you, our agency has the experience and the expertise to guide you serenely in the accomplishment and the success of your educational project .

Do not hesitate any more ! Come and visit the different sites and emblematic places of our beautiful french regions . Discover their secrets and hidden treasures. Give the opportunity to your students to immerse themselves in french cultural traditions and history.

Thus, discover below all the detailed programs of our educational school trips in France. Accommodation for all these programs is planned in hotels and/or youth hostels.

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Paris. The name evokes images of the Eiffel tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Louvre, bistros with café au lait and croissants. All of us have this magical if not mystical wonder when we think of the “City of Light”. For these and many other reasons, France is one of the top educational travel destinations for students and teachers. Whether you are a F rench teacher , French student or simply a curious traveler, France has much to offer. Our classic high sc hool trips to Franc e provide plenty of options to choose from as a first introduction to this country.

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As you arrive in Paris with your group you will get your first introduction to “La Cité de la Lumière”. A very friendly walking city making it easy to navigate by foot and subway. Walking allows you to get a good sense of any city. Our senses start to tune to the new sights and sounds. The atmosphere, the vibe is certainly distinct. Paris will stand out. Cafés, bistros, shops, museums, gardens and ‘bouquinistes’ line the streets. 

Of course, the iconic landmarks will stand out. Students will notice La Tour Eiffel, the Louvre, Montmartre, l’Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées. Their senses alighted by the vibrant effervescence of the city. 

The city has a distinct feel. Visually, the roof lines and narrow streets and sculpted stone facades paint a visual canvas for the senses. We usually start the first day with a tour of one of the local artists’ areas. An expert guide will take you around one of Paris’ iconic artistic neighborhoods. They discover  what inspired some of the most renowned artists from Picasso to Seurat and more.

A tour of Paris with a local tour guide is next on the itinerary. Students are regaled with stories of the city once known as Lutece. Paris as we recognize it is the city of Baron Haussman the architect. The look and feel of the city today is due in great part by Haussmann’s design. Today’s Paris is a stark contrast to what it was before in the 1830s and 1840s. Haussmann’s plan made room for wider streets to allow easier movement of horse and buggies at the time.

Most of the apartments we notice on our walks are Haussmann buildings. He treated buildings as extensions of the landscape. It’s a distinctive signature style and special to Paris.

On the tour you get to see: Les Invalides, Napoleon’s final resting place, Notre-Dame de Paris now undergoing major rebuilding since an accidental fire destroyed the roof. L’Hotel de Ville, Les Marais, Pompidou.

Of course the most famous museum in Paris, and arguably the world is the Louvre . During a visit you explore galleries and the history of the museum itself. Here students get to experience the full spectrum of art history under one roof.

There are also some off the beaten path places like the “Piscine Josephine Baker”. Originally known as Piscine Deligny, it was an oasis to cool off during the hot summer months in the early 1900’s.

Paris to Normandy

As you leave Paris, you head north loosely following the winding Seine river. The Seine river starts near Dijon, passes through Paris and winds up to the English Channel. Here are some notable locations to keep in mind.

Giverny – Monet

The founder of “Impressionism”, Oscar-Claude Monet would open the way for modern art. His style and created an artistic movement. Capturing light was at the heart of the style. Many of his works use the same subject but captured at different times of day to reflect the changing light (see the Cathedrale de Rouen). His body of work is significant and impacted future generations of artists. Giverny was his home. The gardens there inspired his water lilies series.

Les Andelys – Château Gaillard

Perhaps one of the most underrated sites on the road to Honfleur is Les Andelys. Hidden in the valley of the Seine is an important chateau. Richard the Lionhearted’s keep here is more of a fortress than a castle. When it was built it was said to be the most advanced and impenetrable structures ever built.

Started in 1196 construction only takes 2 years. Richard did not get to benefit from the castle as he would die in 1199. It is on King John to defend Normandy. 

To this day its whitish color stands out as soft chalk is used in the construction. In the quest of the French to regain the duchy of Normandy, the castle defense stood in their way. From 1203 to the spring of 1204, a siege was laid. Then a weakness is found and french soldiers clamber through a latrine chute. They gain access and open the gates. From March 1204 and on Normandy returns to French rule for a few centuries

Chateau Gaillard offers a great tour. Your guides weave the stories of the siege of the castle and their tales take us back to the 1200s.

Rouen – Cathedral

Everyone thinks of Joan of Arc when Rouen is mentioned. The Cathedral is also an impressive example of gothic architecture. Capital of Normandy, it was one of the largest cities in Europe during the 13th and 14th centuries. Both the English and French crown would fight over Rouen and Normandy for centuries.

Jumieges – Abbey

The first abbey dates to 654. The ruins here date back to 942. The consecration of the abbey is in 1067 by William the Conqueror. It was pillaged and destroyed by the vikings in the 9th century. The abbey was a great center of religion and learning in the 10th and 11th centuries. The ruins are 88 meters long and the facade towers reach 46m. It is a unique opportunity to walk among these ruins and take a step back into another century.

Honfleur 

This quaint town is at the intersection of the Seine and English channel. It has a small sheltered harbor, the vieux-bassin, where many artists capture the unique charm of the picturesque town. Walk the narrow streets and stop by Saint-Catherine’s Church. The roof was built using maritime ship building technique making it look like 2 inverted ship hauls. This small town was the epi center of maritime trade for many centuries. Birthplace of Monet it is from this port Samuel de Champlain would sail to what is now Quebec city, the first colony he founded in 1608.

The fishing village of Honfleur Basin at dawn

Normandy Beaches – D-Day

Normandy, France, holds a special significance in world history and in the minds of historians everywhere.  Earliest inhabitants of this region, Celts, were conquered by Julius Caesar in 56 BC and the region became known as Gallia Lugdunensis Secunda.  After the Romans left, the Coasts were invaded by waves of Vikings who settled, adopted French and Christianity and became Normans.  From Normandy, William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 and a long, colorful history resulted in almost 400 years of the English King also being the Duke of Normandy.

Normandy became most famous during WWII as the site of the landing beaches used by the Allies to gain a foothold in Europe on June 6, 1944, that the Allies would use to advance to liberate France and eventually end in Berlin, ending WWII in Europe.

Along with the landing beaches (Omaha, Utah, Sword, Juno, Gold), the most-visited places in Bayeux Tapestries,, Famous parks, beautiful golf courses, culinary treats (Calvados, Camembert, Neufchâtel, Brie and other cheeses) and history in every city, town and village are all attractions that draw one to Normandy.

The faithful day is June 6, 1944. A date to remember. This day would see the beginning of the end of World War II. Symbolically, mile marker 0 is located in Ste-Mere Eglise. “La piste de la liberté”, the road to liberty started here.

As we visit the various sites and landing beaches, one filled with awe at the sacrifice of the young men and women. In the face of an enemy determined to conquer all of Europe and beyond they gave their lives.

In Arromanches where an artificial/temporary deep sea port is established for cargo ships to bring their loads of military equipment. Students see the still scarred land of the carpet bombing coming from the battleships miles away in the English channel. 

At Pointe du Hoc the devastation is seen clearly. The scarred terrain caused by shells tells a story of a storm of metal. The craters are deep and the concrete fortified cannon pill boxes are damaged beyond recognition. And so no other place has you feel the desolation and destruction in the aftermath of battle is seen and felt.

Pillbox at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy

Bayeux – Tapestry

Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry , which depicts the events of the Norman conquest of England in 1066. To this day this invasion had an impact on the history of France and England. The French and English languages are affected by this event. The effect of a new ruling class impacts the common folk. Using words to sound more like royalty, new word are now used: mutton from mouton, pork from porc, sir from sieur. It is interesting to go a little deeper and see how so many english words take their origins from the french. While we may say the moon, we refer to all things of the moon as ‘lunar’ from the French lune. 

After the conquest, the English aristocracy was replaced by a predominantly french one. French words dominate and get mixed into the English language. To this day examples abound of this crossover and influence. This had the effect of making english less of germanic and saxon. Sometimes the words aren’t easily seen in the first degree but are evident in the second degree. Chicken is poulet. But we refer to all things chicken as poultry. While a wall is a mur, we talk of murals! There are easier and obvious ones like: monet for money, jardin and garden. Others less so. A sales is a vente. But we talk of vendors. Friends is English for ami. But in english we use amicable. Also, a tooth is dent in French, but we speak of dentists and dentistry. You can entertain yourself or amuse yourself, from the French, amuser.

In addition, oyster is huître. But it is less evident in this latter case, but the accent on the i is a vestigial s. The words are essentially the same but for the pronunciation. The same applies to:

  • hospital for hôpital, 
  • crest/crête, 
  • window and fenestration/fenêtre, 
  • festival comes from fête, 
  • hotel and hostel/hôtel, 
  • master/maître
  • The list goes on…

You can have fun and find many more examples if you dig a little deeper.

Ste-Mere-Eglise

You may have heard the story of Corporal John Steele. On D-Day the first wave of fighters would quietly drop behind the german lines. He was one of the paratroopers descending on Ste-Mère Église. Meanwhile, as the troops prepared for the landing, his parachute would get caught in the steeple of the church. The movie the Longest Day made this moment even more famous. Since then the town continues to honor his legacy and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Make sure to find mile ) marker of the road to Liberty. From here, Patton troops would ride to liberate Paris. The war in Europe would end within a year of the landings.

One of the most striking places to see on your trip is Mont St. Michel. No classic high school trip to France is complete without a stop a the ‘merveille’. The magical island situated at the top of the gravity-defying Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel in the bay of Mont Saint Michel is one of France’s most captivating sights. The abbey and its bay are registered as a national historical monument in 1862 and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The remarkable medieval city wall crowned by a large Gothic abbey is one of the first monuments to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Mont Saint Michel is not just a church perched on a rock, but an entire medieval town and one of the few places in France to preserve its medieval walls and defenses intact. 

According to legend, Archbishop Aubert of Avranches founded the abbey in 708 after the Archangel Michael appeared in a vision to him and made the rocky island in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel a sacred place of pilgrimage. The island became what it is today, in the eighth century, when a local bishop is persuaded by the angel Michael to build a church on the island. From 966 the Duke of Normandy supported the development of a large Benedictine abbey on the mountain.

The Sanctuary of Mont St. Michel is difficult to reach. But in keeping with tradition it is a place of worship dedicated to Saint Michel, a place of pilgrimage frequently visited in the Middle Ages, the seat of a Benedictine abbey with a strong intellectual influence and one of the most important sites of Christian civilization in the Middle East.

Most notably, the nave is on top of the apex of the rocky island. 

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St. Malo is founded here by the Welsh monk St. Maclou who built a church on the site of the Roman town of Alet. The old town is surrounded by medieval ramparts and towers rising above granite villas from the 17th century, and by a cathedral with graceful towers. At the northeastern tip of the city is the Ducal Royal Castle of St. Malo, which houses the city’s historical museum

The city walls of St. Malo are accessible from various points, including from the main gate of the city. On one side, the rampart runs along the coast that includes Quai St. Vincent and Quai St. Louis and overlooks the Grande Porte and the battlements of the 17th century Fort National. Walk through this rampart to the castle gate. 

Another famous explorer left the shores from Honfleur. Jacques Cartier explored the St-Lawrence and would be the first to land where Montreal now stands in Quebec.

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central France. The 1,000 km long Loire originates in the rugged central Ardeche in France and flows into the Atlantic at the port of Saint-Nazaire. The Loire is the longest in France and the thread connecting the area with its tributaries the Cher, Vienne, Indre and other rivers of the region such as the Creuse and the Claise .

In the 15th and 16th centuries, French kings built extravagant country estates in the forests of the Loire and along the river. From huge kennels full of hounds in Cheverny to luxurious stables in Chaumont-sur-Loire, the Loire Valley became a power base and the social centre of the new France enabling the monarchy to run and strut her stuff. When the War of the 15th century faded, the Loire Valley became known as the Garden of France and a location of new and charming castles, châteaux and pleasure palaces.

One notable figure, Leonardo DaVinci, died here in France in 1519 at the Château Clos Lucé. He had been a guest of Francois 1er. He brought some paintings with him, one among them was la “Joconde”, (known as the Mona Lisa) now at the Louvre.. DaVinci burial site is in France at Chateau d”Amboise. After other wars and battles ravaged the region, his burial stone is lost. In 1863, skeletal remains are found on the site. DaVinci’s remains are then transferred to the chapelle St-Hubert not too far from the current Amboise chateau.

Notable châteaux to keep in mind:

  • Amboise 

The original cathedral begins construction in 1145 and is later destroyed by fire in 1194. They would rebuild and it would become one of the premier examples of Gothic cathedrals. The appearance of the Gothic cathedral was not only a revolution in architecture; it also introduced new forms in decoration, sculpture, and art. 

These cathedrals were the centerpiece of the region they served as the seat of the bishop. Construction techniques would eventually allow to build taller and more imposing structures. Keep in mind these are built stone upon stone. There is no reinforcing steel. Think of them as large individually sculpted lego stones. Moreover, it’s quite an achievement when we think these were built in the 12th to 14th centuries.

Many of these cathedrals took decades to build. And so, masons would pass on their skills to another generation. A young mason might spend his whole life working on only one cathedral.

Gothic Cathedrals

Each stone is carved individually and laid upon the other. Pointed arches are key features as are rib vaulting and flying buttresses. Because of this technique they can build higher structures while allowing for thinner walls. The keystones push down on the rib vaulting. Ultimately, the forces pushing outward transfer to the ‘flying’ buttresses downwards into the anchoring buttresses. The results are awe inspiring. Some cathedral ceilings reach upwards of 150 feet. (Beauvais Cathedral in France). In Chartres they are at 119 feet.

Once the masons have erected the stones sculptors would then carve biblical stories into the church. In those times the masses were ill educated. The church could be seen as an allegorical figure recanting those stories to the local christians.

Thinner walls made stained glass possible. Here more biblical stories adorn the windows. Craftsmen would piece each once until they reached gravity defying heights. 150 of the original 176 windows remain. The church itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved examples of French Gothic architecture.

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From the hustle and bustle of Paris, with its enchanting mix of iconic architecture, world famous galleries and Parisian cafes, to the beautiful beaches and white-chalk cliffs of Normandy, a school trip to France has so much to offer your students.

Whether your school trip to France is for a particular subject group such as history , language , art , maths or science , or something for the whole school to enjoy like a Christmas Market trip , we’re here to help create your perfect itinerary. And if you’re looking for a school ski trip , a sports tour or a concert tour for your school music group then this fantastic country has some amazing options to consider.

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Paris is an ideal, close-to-home destination for Football , Rugby and Multi-Sport Tours with plenty of sight-seeing and great local fixtures.

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Paris , Normandy and even Disneyland Paris are all great options for a concert tour to France. You could even combine a tour to France with some time spent in Belgium or The Netherlands.

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A story of one school's return trip to France

23 Feb 2022, 09:20 by Maria de Pascale

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Wondering what it’s like to organise and lead an overseas school trip during the pandemic? Amanda Maxwell shares her experience of taking 32 students from Chafyn Grove school on a French trip to the Christmas Markets in France in November 2021 with Voyager School Travel.

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Trip name: French Christmas Markets School trip, 26–28 November 2021 Accommodation: Voyager School Travel’s Moulin aux Draps school centre Location: Opal Coast and Lille, France Group Size: 32 students + 4 teachers Learning objectives: Immerse children in French language and culture

Our trip diary —Amanda Maxwell, Head of Modern Languages at Chafyn Grove School

The children and I were so looking forward to our French trip to the Christmas market in Lille. The purpose of the trip was to immerse children in French language and culture and, after being postponed for two years the school and parents were keen for the trip to go ahead—our children have missed out on so much and so I was determined to make it work! But as we boarded the coach on Friday morning, I must admit I was a little apprehensive—it’s been a long while since our last trip abroad and the pandemic has made travel a little more complicated.

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I’d completed a thorough risk assessment before the trip and went through, in detail, what we would do in each situation and so I felt fully prepared. Voyager School Travel supported me throughout the process and a special mention to Maria who answered all our questions promptly, provided all the necessary paperwork, was flexible with our arrangements and took great care of our group before and during the trip.

Voyager had explained that the over 12s in the group needed to take a test to enter France. We arranged for these to be taken the day before and received our results the morning of our departure. Thankfully, no one tested positive and so were free to go! 

We arrived at Folkestone in plenty of time for the Shuttle. I had all the children’s test results to hand and the adults were ready to show their vaccine status on the NHS app, but they weren’t required. After two years’ delay we were finally on our way to France.

We entered France with no problems and made our way straight to La Chocolaterie where the children learn about the process of making chocolate and loved tasting the finished product.

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After that, it was just a short journey to our accommodation. We were staying at Voyager School Travel’s Moulin Aux Draps centre which is set in the countryside and we were thrilled to discover that we had the place to ourselves.

Though the school has run this French trip with Voyager a number of times now, it was my first time at the Moulin. The children stayed in en-suite dorm rooms while all the teachers had their own hotel rooms which was great. It all felt very safe – the accommodation was spotlessly clean, the staff wore masks the whole time and there was plenty of hand sanitizer etc.

The food at the centre was a good quality and they dealt brilliantly with our dietary requirements, we notified Voyager late in the day that one of our group had a wheat allergy, but the Moulin centre was well prepared. The children even got to try les escargot with some even going back for seconds and thirds.

The highlight of the trip for the children and teachers was the Lille Christmas market. The children had a blast and were thrilled to see the snow falling as we travelled to Lille which made it feel extra Christmassy. The children spent their time on the ferris wheel, eating waffles and shopping for Christmas presents. The only complaint was that it was over too soon!

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I was curious to see how things had changed in France, but apart from the extra paperwork and the group having to wear masks, the trip really didn’t feel that different. The support we received from Maria and the Voyager team really gave me the extra confidence, both before the trip and while in resort.

My advice for teachers considering a similar trip is to go for it! It is worth the effort and that you are in safe hands with Voyager School Travel. The children were over the moon and I’m still receiving emails from parents to say how happy they are.

A note from Voyager HQ —Maria de Pascale, Tour Manager

We’ve been hosting local French school children at our centres since the start of the pandemic, but this was our first opportunity to welcome a group from the UK since March 2020 and so the staff were very excited.

As a Tour Manager it is my job to make sure Chafyn Grove’s trip went ahead without a hitch and this included advising the group on the tests and paperwork they needed to visit France. It helped that Voyager has a large team living in France as they can help clarify the rules and practicalities on the ground.

Voyager’s first priority is to maintain the safety of the group. Because the group were staying our  own French language centre, the Moulin aux Draps, in Northern France I was confident that we could control all the health and safety elements of the trip. Our Moulin team have worked hard to ensure we comply with not only the French health protocols, but that we are aware of the English guidelines for school settings too.

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Voyager also benefits from its own coach company, Pegasus, and so I knew that the coach driver had his COVID pass and all the necessary paperwork to cross the borders.

Because the group had waited so long for their French trip, I wanted to make sure that everything was perfect. I had already phoned the chocolate factory to see what paperwork they required and to make sure they were ready for our group. I even contacted the Lille tourist office to check that the Christmas market was still going ahead and that our group would be ok.

It was only a flying visit and so the group did not need any additional tests, but we can organize these at all our centres as required.

I stayed in regular contact with the teacher throughout the trip, in case she needed any additional help, but thankfully, I wasn’t needed. The team at Voyager Head Office in Brighton were thrilled that Chafyn Grove had a great time and we loved looking at their trip photos on the Facebook as it makes all our hard work worthwhile.

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School Trips to France

NST offers a huge selection of school trips to France for primary (KS2) and secondary school (KS3-KS5) students. Our travel experts take the hassle out of educational trip planning. We help with everything from booking transport to organising student-friendly tours and excursions in France.

The benefits of French school trips

Our school trips to France are one of the most popular trip options we offer and it's easy to see why. Our French school trips provide valuable educational experiences as there are lots of opportunities to learn and have fun. France is rife with culture and history, making this an ideal travel destination to visit and embark upon a learning adventure with your class.

There is no better place for your pupils to deepen their understanding of French culture than during a trip to the French Opal Coast. If literature, art and design is your focus, a short trip to Paris will introduce your students to French art and its global impact. When you book a school trip to France with us, our team can arrange tours to the world-famous Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, the Museum of Modern Art and more.

Looking for more information and advice on how to plan the perfect France school trip? Contact the NST team today , we’re always happy to help you bring learning to life outside the classroom.

France school trips highlights include...

During your school trip to France, your students get an opportunity to experience culture like no other. The idyllic home of the fine arts, including paintings, sculptures, music, dance and architecture and film. Here's a little taster of what you can expect from an educational visit to France:

  • A school trip to Paris , including Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix
  • Normandy school trips to see famous landmarks
  • Lille Christmas Markets
  • Skiing in the French Alps

No matter if your students are studying languages, history or art and design. There is a wealth of course content to explore to enhance their learning.

Browse our curriculum-linked school French trips...

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French Language 

With a choice of educational and cultural visits to be enjoyed, a school French trip to this picturesque coastal town is perfect for language groups looking to sample a more traditional French way of life.

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If you’re looking for more information or free advice, get in touch with one of our expert travel advisors today.We can helo to curate a tailor-made schoool trip, which incorporates anything from the history and cultural aspects of a country to an adventure-filled activity trip.

French Alps 

Geography 

On a geography tour to the French Alps many NST groups choose to study the impact of skiing on the fragile landscape, along with taking hands-on measurements of rivers, sediments and vegetation and learning about how alpine hazards are managed to create a thriving economy.

If you’re looking for more information or free advice, get in touch with one of our expert travel advisors today.

Each year, Lille hosts the largest Christmas market in the north of France - with a vast program of events held throughout the festive period. A trip to Lille can also provide French language students with the perfect opportunity to brush up on their skills. 

Find more information about our school trips to Lille here

Loire Valley 

Situated in the heart of France between Nantes and Paris, the Loire Valley offers an unforgettable experience of French culture, science and language. From here, France school trip groups of students can visit a wealth of nearby historic towns, including Angers, Chartres and Orléans.

Find more information about our school trips to the Loire Valley here

French Language

Nice radiates a relaxed atmosphere and has a very distinct culture, making it a perfect place to take your French language pupils at any time of year.

Normandy 

Normandy’s wealth of cultural landmarks and close proximity to the UK make it one of our most popular school trip destinations for students of all ages. Whether your focus is language, history or a broader learning experience, our team of school trip experts draw on decades of experience when offering guidance and recommendations for tours and places to visit, must-see attractions and popular accommodation choices.

Find more information about our school trips to Normandy here

Northern France 

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Northern France is a fantastic school trip destination for a number of reasons. Here, beautiful countryside meets medieval villages, poignant wartime memorials and wonderful food making this an ideal location for secondary school pupils to explore. It’s not too far to travel from the UK either. 

Find more information about our school trips to Northern France here

Paris’ reputation as a global centre of culture is much deserved, and a school trip to Paris is a fantastic option for a vast range of subject-linked tours. We can accommodate for primary schools and college students and plan tailor-made activities for your students to enjoy. 

Find more information about our school trips to Paris here

Paris Theme Parks

Paris is home to two of Europe’s most popular theme parks - Disneyland® Paris and Parc Astérix. Both are perfect for enhancing class interaction or relaxing between French language school trips. 

Learn more about our school trips to Paris amusement parks here

WWI Battlefields

Our WWI battlefield tours programme covers the events of World War One in considerable historical detail, particularly in the Somme region.

Find more information about our school trips to the WWI Battlefields here

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Contact our french school trip experts.

With NST, planning a school trip to France is simple. We take hundreds of primary school and secondary school groups to France every year. This means that our team has the skills and experience to ensure your trip itinerary is planned effectively and runs without a hitch.

Members of our team regularly visit Paris, Northern France, Normandy & the Loire Valley to assess the suitability of the area for school groups. Our team inspects everything from logistics to student-friendly accommodation; this ensures we provide the highest quality trips at all times.

Our French school trip experts will work closely with you to ensure your final itinerary meets your exact needs. Whether you're planning a secondary or primary school trip to France, we can help you to plan a fun activity-filled trip that's educational too!

Our NST representatives in France can assist with:

  • Meeting your group on arrival
  • Hotel check-in
  • Providing advice on cultural points of interest
  • Public transport support
  • 24-hour emergency assistance
  • Recommendations for evening activities
  • Booking tours and excursions during your trip
  • Itinerary planning

Planning your first school trip?

If you're planning your first school trip, our essential guide will take you through each step of the process.

  • Choosing your destination
  • Gaining approval from your Local Authority and/or your Head
  • Promoting your tour in school
  • Confirming your booking
  • Tailor-make your tour
  • Completing your risk assessments (including a sample risk assessment)
  • Quick reference timeline
  • Pre-tour checklist

Additional support, resources & information:

Tour planning service

With NST, you’ll get your own dedicated, knowledgeable Tour Co-ordinator who’ll work with you from start to finish. You’ll benefit from their unrivalled destination knowledge, and their experience gained from working with many other groups too. They’ll tailor-make your itinerary from scratch and take care of everything for you:

  • Pulling together an itinerary that runs smoothly
  • Planning the right balance of visits every day with realistic timings
  • Pre-arranging and pre-booking your visits, entrance tickets, passes and meals

You’ll receive your final itinerary a full 4-weeks before you travel too.

Free school trip promotion pack

We’ll support you and provide everything you need to advertise your school trip around school and to parents. Our free school trip promotion pack consists of:

  • Parents’ letter & permission slip template for you to complete A3 posters to promote your trip around school
  • PowerPoint presentation templates which you can tailor to your own needs
  • Parents’ leaflets covering how NST manage safety, financial protection and details of our travel insurance
  • Online parents’ video which showcases the benefits of taking a school trip

For selected destinations, we’ll provide a trip launch web page using video footage and imagery. This web page is provided by a weblink and can be shared with pupils and parents in many ways.

Risk assessment support including preview visits

Risk assessment plays a vitally important part in the planning and organisation on any school tour. Our risk assessment guide aims to help you understand more about your obligations and how you can more effectively manage group safety on your next educational visit and provide you with risk assessments for your trip. 

Planning first school trip

Organising your first school trip can appear to be a daunting process. If you're planning your first school trip, our guide will help to take you through each step of the planning process, answering frequently asked questions and providing tips and support along the way. Our helpful guide covers the following:

View our essential guide to a successful school trip here .

Get live updates on your group's tour location

Locate My Trip uses GPS technology and is the easy, convenient way for your school to follow your location whilst on tour. Specifically designed to provide reassurance to both parents and teachers, NST will know where your group are 24/7. If your schedule needs to change, we’ll put plans in place to keep your tour on track. 

With Locate My Trip your group can also share photos and videos with the school and parents, via a secure link, to keep them updated on your experience whilst you’re away. Watch our short Locate My Trip video here.

Your online school trip organiser - My Tour Manager

Save time and stay on track with your school trip admin with our online orgnaniser - designed to help busy teachers like you. With My Tour Manager, you'll be able to download FREE resources and access trip paperwork online and in one place. Your personalised checklist details what you need to do and by when, plus you'll receive fortnightly reminders too. What's more, you can take all your trip documents on the go whilst on your tour with our app, My Tour Manager-On-the-Go. Find out more and watch out short My Tour Manager video here .

Free classroom resources

We've created a range of free geography resources and educational posters to brighten up your classroom! Take a look at our downloadable posters here .

Brexit & your school trip

How will Brexit affect my school trip?

Following the end of the transition period there are several changes that will affect groups travelling with us to the EU.

For more information on these changes, visit our dedicated Brexit page here .

If you're travelling with NST and have any specific questions. please contact your Educational Travel Advisor.

Why choose NST...

Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...

  • Unrivalled knowledge

Your dedicated tour co-ordinator will use their unrivalled local knowledge and expertise of France to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.

  • Making it easier for you

With our online school trip organiser , travel app , free classroom posters and trip launch resources to support your in-school promotion.

  • Free group leader inspection visits

We offer a free inspection visit to your chosen destination to support your risk assessment planning. 

  • Value for money

We’re committed to bringing you the best possible value trips to help make every penny count.

  • More than 50 years’ experience

With over 50 years’ experience , with NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.

  • Risk assessment guidance

Our risk assessment guidance will help you to manage group safety on your next educational trip.

  • Peace of mind

Your group’s location can be followed with our trip tracking device - Locate My Trip - plus you’ll have 24/7 support from us whilst you’re away. ​

  • Offsetting carbon emissions

For every trip taken, we'll plant a Maya nut tree in Peru to support reforestation, local communities & biodiversity. Plus, we'll offset an additional tonne of CO2 to guarantee carbon emission reductions. 

Looking for protection on your next school trip? 

Booking with a school travel company is the best way for you to protect parents’ money and give yourself peace of mind.  

Don’t forget – if your school arranges transport, accommodation and other services directly, you’ll be liable under the Package Travel Regulations – meaning you’ll have all the responsibilities of a travel company, both legal and financial. 

Financial protection from the moment you book

NST are fully bonded:

Managing safety on school trips

For your protection, NST's independently audited Safety Management System covers:

  • 24-hour emergency cover
  • Audited accommodation & transport
  • Excursions & school visit assessment
  • Group leader preview visits to assist with risk assessment planning

We're LOtC Council’s Quality Badge assured

The Department for Education advises schools to always look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing a school travel provider.

Student groups are safe on school trips to France,

There is no need to worry when you book a french school tour with NST. With our safety management system you have 24-hour emergency cover on all of your trips incase anything goes wrong giving you peace of mind.

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What Can I Expect From a School Trip to France?

One of the most enriching places for a school trip or student visit,  France  is home to some of the world’s best galleries, museums and attractions – as well as a fantastic culture.

Those visiting for the first time might find getting used to the local way of life a little daunting at first, but with this handy guide, you should be on track to knowing what to expect and having a great time on your trip.

Transportation in France

When travelling around  France , it can be different to what you’re used to in the UK. To make it a little easier, you should follow these tips:

  • Remember that France drive on the right-hand side of the road. This is more useful to know when crossing the road and knowing which way to look
  • When using the metro service, try to steer clear of travelling in a big group. Splitting into smaller groups before getting on the train will make travelling easier – but make sure everyone knows which stop to get off at
  • Bring your student card (if you have one!), as lots of attractions are free for those under 25

French Food and Accommodation

French  cuisine and hotels are among the best in the world. Make sure to bear these things in mind when visiting, however:

  • Generally, hotel breakfasts are served continental style
  • Try and book restaurants ahead of time, as the best ones tend to get booked up very quickly
  • Remember to take your travel adaptor, as France uses the European plug types C and E
  • There aren’t any particular rules for tipping France, so think of it as more of a gesture and not an obligation

Safety on Your France School Trip

Staying safe while on holiday should be a number one priority for everyone. When visiting  France , you should:

  • When disembarking a vehicle, beware that coach doors might open directly onto the road with traffic approaching. Take your time and stay aware of your surroundings

What to Remember at French  Attractions

When heading out on day trip to Frances’ various parks, activities and attractions, make sure to think about:

  • When heading out on trips to attractions, you should arrive 5-10 minutes earlier than your allotted time-slot. This will give your group enough time to check in and get settled
  • If you are delayed en-route to your trip, make sure to phone ahead and let your tour guide know that you’re going to be late. You should be able to find the number to call on your itinerary
  • Look out for group entrance signs when visiting a museum
  • The main galleries and museums in Paris tend to be closed on either Monday or Tuesday. Your WST Tour Consultant will advise you of this but please be prepared for this if you are travelling at the beginning of the week.
  • For groups visiting  Disneyland® Paris : the best time to head to the rides is during a parade, fireworks or during a big show
  • Be aware that small shops, pharmacies and some restaurants will stay closed on Sundays

General Manners in France

For those unaccustomed to  French  ways of living, remember that:

  • It is considered polite to know the ‘four magic words’ in French (that’s please - s’il vous plait, thank you – merci beaucoup, excuse me - excusez-moi and sorry – pardon/désolé)
  • You should always greet and say goodbye to people providing you a service

When Travelling Around Paris

When travelling around  Paris , to make it a little easier follow these tips.

  • The city is best explored on foot, so take an extra pair of shoes
  • Be aware of pickpockets in Paris, they operate in the typically tourist areas – particularly near the Eiffel Tower. Encourage your students to bring bags with zips and even to carry their bags on their front

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School Trips to Lille

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School Christmas Markets Trip to Lille

Enjoy a fantastic, festive treat for your French students that will leave them feeling inspired.

School Primary Languages Trip to Lille

School Primary Languages Trip to Lille

This beautiful city will help to inspire your pupils to have a lifelong love of all things French.

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Activities for Lille

Euralille

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Lille may be Capital of Culture, but it's long been a capital of shopping! Indulge in some retail therapy at one of the largest shopping centres in Northern France.

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Guided Tour of Lille

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From Grand'Place to the Palais Rihour, discover the architectural heritage of Europe's Capital of Culture (2004) with guides from Lille Tourist Office.A few of the places you may visit are: Old Lille, Euralille, the Fine Arts Museum, Charles de Gaulle's Birthplace and Museum, the Citadel, Panoramic bus tours, the Juniper Route, Wednesdays at the Opera, Museum of Art and Industry in Roubaix, the Flanders Textile Museum, the Mandarine Napoleon Estate, etc.

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La Gaufre du Pays Flamand

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An old fashioned waffle-maker where each visitor leaves with a packet of brown sugar or violet waffles. The visit also includes a demonstration of waffle making and tasting... an ideal visit for those with a sweet tooth!.

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Lille Christmas Market

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Lille is the perfect place to experience the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional Christmas market. The city hosts one of the most famous markets with over 50 stalls selling traditional and regional crafts, cuisine and gifts... and don't miss the Big Wheel!.

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Before you return home, make sure you stop at P&J Calais, to stock up on handmade Belgian chocolates!Chocolate workshops and demonstrations also available.

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Shopping in Lille

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From its rich merchant past Lille has retained a real commercial tradition. Here, shopping is a reflection of the northern towns: lively and friendly. Each district has its own special features and the variety of shops is enough to satisfy every budget and every desire.With its narrow, cobblestone streets lined with lovely Flemish houses, Old Lille is the ideal place to find great names in luxury goods, fashion and design. There are plenty of antique shops, art galleries and a pleasant market at the Place du Concert every Sunday morning.In the centre and pedestrian streets, you’ll find the department stores and international chain stores. On the Grand Place, the Furet du Nord is one of the biggest bookshops in Europe!In the train station district the Euralille shopping centre, designed by Jean Nouvel, houses a hundred shops, restaurants and a hypermarket beneath its futuristic lines.The multi-ethnic Wazemmes area is a place to come bargain hunting in the bazaars and discount shops in the Rue Gambetta district. On the Place de la Nouvelle Aventure you’ll find flavours from all over the world at the large, bustling Sunday morning market.In the Lille Sud district Rue du Faubourg des Postes has become the Faubourg des Modes (fashion district). At the heart of a district in the midst of a revival, young designers create and sell their own collections from 18 shop-workshops.Lille is so ‘switched on’ to retail therapy it even offers a free guide to shopping from the tourist office!.

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The Citadelle Park, Lille's largest and most visited, park brings a breath of fresh air to the city. Encircled by the Deûle canal, the park includes the Bois de Boulogne Woods (which surround the ramparts of Vauban's Citadel) and the Zoo.The Zoo houses approximately 400 animals with around 80 different species including; monkeys, zebras, panthers, rare birds, etc.

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80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed

Harold Terens and his fiancee Jeanne Swerlin kissed and held hands like high school sweethearts as they discussed their upcoming wedding in France — a country the World War II veteran first visited as a 20-year-old U.S. Army Air Forces corporal shortly after D-Day. (AP Video/Cody Jackson)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, share a laugh as they speak during an interview, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country's 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, share a laugh as they speak during an interview, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, holds a photo of himself during the war when he was 20-years-old, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, he will marry Jeanne Swerlin, 96, on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, show off their moves as they dance to Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, holds hands with Jeanne Swerlin, 96, as they speak during an interview, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, snuggle during an interview, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, pose for a photo, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Jeanne Swerlin, right, 96, reacts as World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, tells the story of when they first met, during an interview, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. Terens will be honored by France as part of the country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day. In addition, the couple will be married on June 8 at a chapel near the beaches where U.S. forces landed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Terry Spencer, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Harold Terens and his fiancee Jeanne Swerlin kissed and held hands like high school sweethearts as they discussed their upcoming wedding in France, a country the World War II veteran first visited as a 20-year-old U.S. Army Air Forces corporal shortly after D-Day.

Terens, a gregarious and energetic 100-year-old, will be honored in June by the French as part of the 80th anniversary celebration of their country’s liberation from the Nazis. Then he plans to marry the sprightly 96-year-old Swerlin in a town near the beaches where U.S. troops landed.

“I love this girl — she is quite special,” said Terens, who has been dating Swerlin since 2021. To demonstrate their fondness for dancing, they had Siri play “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars and then jumped, twisted and gyrated like teens at homecoming.

“He’s an amazing guy, amazing,” Swerlin said. “He loves me so much and he says it.”

“And my god, he’s the greatest kisser,” she said.

The couple, who are each widowed, grew up in New York City: she in Brooklyn, he in the Bronx. They laugh at how differently they experienced World War II. She was in high school and dated soldiers who gave her war souvenirs like dog tags, knives and even a gun, trying to impress.

FILE - U.S. infantrymen wade through the surf as they land at Normandy in the days following the Allies' June 1944, D-Day invasion of occupied France. (AP Photo/Bert Brandt, File)

Terens enlisted in 1942 and shipped to Great Britain the following year, attached to a four-pilot P-47 Thunderbolt fighter squadron as their radio repair technician. Terens said his original pilots all died in the war.

“I loved all those guys. Young men. The average age was 26,” he said.

On D-Day — June 6, 1944 — Terens helped repair planes returning from France so they could rejoin the battle. He said half his company’s pilots died that day.

Terens went to France 12 days later, helping transport freshly captured Germans and just-freed American POWs back to England. To him, the Germans seemed happy because they would survive the war. The Americans, however, had been brutalized by their Nazi captors over months and even years.

“They were in a stupor,” he said.

He then went on a secret mission — even he didn’t know his destination. His planes hopscotched North Africa before eventually landing in Tehran. There, he survived a robbery that left him naked in the desert and fearing death until an American military police patrol happened by.

He learned the details of his covert mission when he was deposited at a Soviet airfield in Ukraine. As part of a new strategy, American bombers would fly from Britain to attack Axis targets in Eastern Europe. They didn’t have enough fuel to return so they would fly to the USSR. Terens’ job was to get the crews fed and the injured treated before they flew their refueled planes home.

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, holds a photo of himself during the war when he was 20 years old. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, holds a photo of himself during the war when he was 20 years old. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Terens soon contracted dysentery, which almost killed him. In another close call, a British barkeep refused to serve him past the mandatory closing time despite his pleadings for just one more drink. Moments after he was kicked out, a German rocket destroyed the pub.

Following the Nazi surrender in May 1945, Terens again helped transport freed Allied prisoners to England before he shipped back to the U.S. a month later.

He married his wife Thelma in 1948 and they had two daughters and a son. He became a U.S. vice president for a British conglomerate. They moved from New York to Florida in 2006 after Thelma retired as a French teacher; she died in 2018 after 70 years of marriage. He has eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Swerlin married at 21 and was a full-time mom to two girls and a boy before being widowed in her 40s. Her second husband died after 18 years of marriage. She then lived with Sol Katz for 25 years before his death in 2019. She has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

It was Katz’s daughter, Joanne Schosheim, who introduced her to Terens in 2021.

She met Terens when her children attended camp with his grandchildren years ago and remained friends. She and a friend thought the two might hit it off, so invited them to lunch.

“She gave my dad such joy,” Schosheim said of Swerlin. “I didn’t want her to be lonely.”

But after Thelma’s death, Terens wasn’t interested in other women and barely noticed Swerlin.

“I didn’t even look at her. I didn’t even talk to her,” he said.

“I looked at him. He looked at me,” Swerlin said, but “it was like nothing.”

Even so, Terens’ buddy Stanley Eisenberg took them to dinner the next night. Eisenberg wanted to see who his friend had dismissed.

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, show off their moves as they dance to Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk." (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, right, and Jeanne Swerlin, 96, show off their moves as they dance to Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk.” (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

It was love at second sight.

“I had never seen him lit up like that,” Eisenberg said.

Terens couldn’t talk or eat, and that’s not like him.

“I said, ‘You’re in love,’” Eisenberg said. “He said, ‘I don’t know. I’ve never had these feelings before.’”

After that date, Swerlin said, Terens “didn’t give me a chance” to turn him down. At 94, she also was in love.

“He was introducing me to the whole world, ‘I want you to meet my girl, my sweetheart,’ and I didn’t even know him more than two days,” she said, laughing. “Being in love is not just for the young. We get butterflies just like everybody else.”

Terens proposed a few months ago, kneeling to give Swerlin a ring.

“She got hysterical” with delight, he said.

“I thought I’d have to help him up, but he’s so macho,” she said.

The couple and their families will head to Paris in late May, where Terens and a handful of surviving World War II veterans will be honored. Of the 16 million American WWII veterans, only 120,000 remain, the government says.

It will be Terens’ fourth D-Day celebration in France. He received a medal from President Emmanuel Macron five years ago.

The families then will travel to the town of Carentan-les-Marais, where the couple plan to be married June 8 by Mayor Jean-Pierre Lhonneur in a chapel built in the 1600s. Lhonneur said because of the American sacrifice on D-Day, more U.S. flags fly in the area than French.

“Normandy is the 51st state,” he said.

Lhonneur explained legally he is only allowed to marry town residents, but he thinks the local prosecutor will let him make an exception.

“It will be a pleasure for us,” the mayor said.

AP writer John Leicester in Le Pecq, France, contributed to this report.

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