Château du Tertre, Normandy Primary School Trips

About Château du Tertre

The 19^th century Château du Tertre stands in unspoilt countryside at the crossroads of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire. The rich heritage of the area offers outstanding learning possibilities for your primary school trips to France through exposure to French language and French culture.

Your pupils can take in some history with a visit to the Bayeux Tapestry, test their French at a local boulangerie or enjoy a traditional crêpe - it's a cultural adventure to awaken all the senses! Back at Château du Tertre there'll be free adventure activities to add an extra bit of fun!

Popular Excursions

We plan itineraries we know you'll love. Our top trips to Normandy are below. We can advise on our most popular trips, on free trips - on the trips that best meet your group's needs.

Traditional Boulangerie
Market Visit & Préparez à Manger
Mont St Michel
Fougères Castle and Town Trail
Arromanches 360 ̊ Cinema
Musée du Débarquement
Bayeux Tapestry
Ferme de la Papinière
Traditional Crêperie
Limero L'escargot Mayennais Snail Farm
Cider Museum
Goats Cheese Farm
Colleville-sur-Mer
Ferme la Fieudière
Mémorial de Caen

Take a look around Château du Tertre, Normandy

Accommodation

Pupils - Rooms sleep 4-8 in bunk beds with en suite facilities or toilets and showers nearby
Teachers - Twin, en suite rooms with hot drink facilities

Facilities

Boules pitches
Classrooms
Disco
Extensive grounds for volleyball, basketball and football
Wi-Fi access for teachers
Large screen (for films)
On-site activity bases
Pool tables
Bar
Teachers’ lounge with complimentary tea and coffee
Safe for passports and money
Table football and games machines
Shop
Sports hall

Explore the facilities, accommodation and activities on a virtual tour.

www.pgl.co.uk/Tertre360

Activities available

All activity sessions are led by our well trained, enthusiastic instructors who know exactly how to make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents. Please note: watersports (i.e. canoeing and raft building) are available from mid-April until September.

See the evening activities on offer at Château du Tertre.

Select an activity for a full description

Food

Locally sourced, tasty meals with a French flavour!
Our delicious menus provide a balance between the familiar and the opportunity to try food with a distinctly French flavour too - snails anyone?

Hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
Fresh croissants at breakfast
Homemade soup every day
Self-service salad bar
Fresh fruit with every meal
Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Teacher Guide
Support for fussy eaters - see our Parent Guide

View our sample menu in English
View our sample menu in French

Sample Day

Sample day for Primary Schools at Château du Tertre
Schedule	Activities
07.00 - 09.00	Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead
09.15 - 12.30	Morning activities - Excursions or Activity Sessions
12.30 - 14.00	Your choice of packed lunch on centre or out on a day trip
14.15 - 17.30	Afternoon activities - Excursions or Activity Sessions
18.00 - 19.00	Time to eat again - a different menu each day
19.00 - 21.00	The evening activity programme keeps your group engaged until bedtime - at Château du Tertre we'll incorporate a French flavour. 1 hour of activities.
21.00 / 21.30	Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's and prepare to do it all over again tomorrow!