For a flavour of France at the lowest possible price, France's Opal Coast is an ideal choice, particularly for younger groups. So close to Britain that you can travel here in daylight, and yet totally French. There is a good choice of visits and miles of broad sandy beaches with acres of sand dunes.
• Aqualud - A water park in Le Touquet.
• Bagatelle Theme Park
• Battlefield of Agincourt - See the Battlefield and visit the Medieval History Centre in the village of Azincourt.
• Becasuc - Groups can enjoy a demonstration of the production of these sugar-based sweets and enjoy a tasting.
• Beussant - A guided tour of a chocolatier to understand the process of production and with the opportunity for a tasting.
• Boulangerie/Patisserie tour (Neufchatel) - Discover the secrets of a French bakery and see how they make croissants.
• Boulogne - With its beautiful medieval quarter and Cathedral.
• Cité Europe - A huge shopping centre near Calais.
• Eperlecques Blockhouse - A complex of bunkers built by the Germans in 1943 to house V2 rockets.
• Hélicéa - Swimming pool and ice rink.
• La Coupole - The site of a WWII V2 rocket base, and now a museum.
• Le Touquet - A seaside resort with a twice weekly market.
• Les Escargots du Bocage - A visit to a traditional snail farm, with a slideshow and, if you wish, a tasting!
• Mareis Fishing Museum - Guided by a former sea fisherman the group will discover how important this industry is to this area. You will board a trawler, experience a simulation of a strong gale, learn how to recognise fish and tie a reef knot.
• Nausicaa - Boulogne's huge sea-life centre where you will be introduced to the web of life in the sea, from plankton to the great sharks, which will be swimming just a couple of inches from your heads.
• Samara - A life-size prehistoric park.
• Sire de Crequy - A cheese-making farm where you can see the animals, the cheese making process and have a tasting.
• Vimy Ridge - Visit the trenches and tunnels of WWI.
• WWI Battlefields - We can arrange an introductory guided tour with an experienced guide.
