Sète: 4 Day Trip France
4 Days from £820pp
based on 40 students + 4 teachers. All compulsory charges that we have been able to calculate are included in the price. We'll highlight any expected local charges in your tailored quote.
The above price is an accurate quote for the detailed itinerary and the 'What's Included' section. This trip combines language learning with relevant, cultural and fun activities, providing great value for your budget. As teachers, we know your time is valuable, so we focus on providing transparent and honest quotes from the outset.
Discover why Sète is known as the ‘Venice of Languedoc,' thanks to its wide canals, crisscrossed bridges and colourful harbourfront houses.
Your students can develop their speaking and listening skills through immersive experiences and pedagogical activities.
With a maximum ratio of 15:1, this 4 day trip provides rich opportunities to explore the French language within real cultural contexts, strengthening linguistic confidence and intercultural understanding.
Our team of former MFL teachers and travel specialists work with you to curate the perfect itinerary but below is an example of what you can expect:
What's included
- Return flights from London to France
- Access to language school facilities and staff
- 3 nights accommodation including city tax
- Local Language School Tour Leader
- Staff rooming based on the same gender teachers sharing multi-bedded rooms
- All excursions, activities and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Half board basis
- All transportation in France, including airport transfers, in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Peace of mind with our unique Travel Disruption Support
- Loyalty Scheme with a range of benefits and discounts
Day
1
Sète guided city tour
Bienvenue! After arriving in Montpellier, you will be welcomed by your Language School Tour Leader who will be accompanying you throughout your trip.
Get acquainted with the city through a guided walking tour where you’ll learn about the canals, visit the fishing port and marvel at the street art. The tour is in French giving students a chance to practice listening and understanding, as well as asking questions.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Local Area; Holiday and Travel
- A Level: Aspects of French-speaking Society
Day
2
French TV series tour & game of pétanque
Start the day with a 3-hour language workshop where your teacher will set the scene for the day ahead.
Next up is a French TV series tour. Stroll through the filming locations of Demain Nous Appartient and follow in the footsteps of the soap opera with your guide who will share why France is famous for its film culture. Your guided tour will be in French so it’s a great way for students to pick up some new key phrases.
After dinner, live like a local and play pétanque. This classic French game allows students to improve their technique whilst socialising and improving their language skills.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: School and Future Study; Identity and Culture
- A level: Pop culture; Regional identity and cultural recreation in southern France
Day
3
Les Halles food market & improvisation theatre workshop
Start the day with a trip to Les Halles food market where you’ll browse the fresh produce and experience Sète’s culinary delights! Talking to stall holders is the perfect opportunity for your students to use their newly learnt French skills.
Next, your students will enjoy an improvisation theatre workshop where they’ll learn conversational techniques and practice speaking in French while thinking on their feet!
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Identity and Culture; Food and drink; Role-play strategies
- A level: Spoken fluency; Communication strategies and cultural engagement through theatre
Day
4
Home
Depending on the time of your flight, you might have a few hours to explore Montpellier, relax in Sète, or to visit a landmark that you might’ve missed.
Trip notes:
This trip itinerary is just one example of a trip to Sète. We have a wide range of activities to suit different academic interests, budgets and abilities.
School Trip Planning Hub
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Launching Your School Trip
