Sunday, 14 May 2017

French Exchange 2017

On Wednesday 17th May, Year 9 will be departing for the second leg of the French Exchange. Please log in every day to see what we've been up to!


Here's our itinerary for the week:


Wednesday 17th May
·         All pupils to be at the airport with luggage by 9:00
·         Depart from Southampton Airport at 11:00 (BE3643)
·         Arrive in Bergerac at 13:40 (French time)
·         Coach to Gramat
·         Arrive in Gramat at 17:00 (approx.)
Thursday 18th May
·         Tour of the school + welcome reception with Headteacher
·         Walking tour of the town of Gramat
·         Visit to La Forêt des Singes (Monkey Forest)
·         Picnic lunch
·         Visit to Rocamadour (a pilgrimage village built into the cliff face): tour of the village
·         Free-time to shop and explore + complete Photo Treasure Hunt
·         Return to school for 17:00
Friday 19th May
·         Travel to La Roque Gageac to shop at local artisan market
·         Visit to Le Château de Castelnaud to see the trebuchets
·         Lunch at a local restaurant
·         Visit to the town of Sarlat: walking tour of the town, followed by time to shop and explore
·         Return to Gramat for 19:00
Saturday 20th May
Sunday 21st May
·         With families
Monday 22nd May
·         Attend a lesson with French partners
·         Visit to Quercyland (water park) for 11:00 opening
·         Picnic lunch
·         Return to Gramat for 16:45
Tuesday 23rd May
 
·         Visit to the Gouffre de Padirac, with a boat ride along the underground river
·         Picnic lunch
·         Visit to the village of Martel: walking tour of the town, followed by a trip on the tourist train along the cliff-face
·         Return to Gramat for 16:45
·         Exchange group farewell gathering at school at 19:00
Wednesday 24th May
·         Depart school at 9:00
·         Travel to Bergerac Airport
·         Flight departure at 14:05 (French time) (BE3644)
·         Arrive at Southampton Airport at 14:40 (English time)
·         Please collect your child from the airport

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