French immersion works
Developed over 20 years, our approach to French teaching creates a truly immersive experience that is shown to improve learning and confidence.
To make it easier for you to conduct your own risk assessments before visiting us, we've provided you with the following templates & session plans for all the activities your group may partake in during your stay with us.
Here you can find a summary of each activity and a sample risk assessment for all the instructed sessions at the Chateau. Please use these to help inform your own risk assessment, taking into account the specific characteristics of your own group.
| Title | Description | File |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroball session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (120 KB pdf) |
| Breadmaking session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (127 KB pdf) |
| Robin Hood session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (141 KB pdf) |
| Campfire session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (91 KB pdf) |
| Canoeing session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (146 KB pdf) |
| Château de la Baudonnière Site & Accommodation risk assessment | - | Download file (240 KB pdf) |
| Circus Skills session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (123 KB pdf) |
| Coach transport by Castaway Travel risk assessment | - | Download file (131 KB pdf) |
| Excursions risk assessment | - | Download file (142 KB pdf) |
| Fencing session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (143 KB pdf) |
| French Lesson risk assessment | - | Download file (86 KB pdf) |
| Initiative Exercises session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (153 KB pdf) |
| Indoor & Outdoor Games session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (250 KB pdf) |
| It's A Knockout session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (114 KB pdf) |
| La Grand'Ferme site risk assessment | - | Download file (88 KB doc) |
| La Grande Trouvaille session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (104 KB pdf) |
| Mini-Farm session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (110 KB pdf) |
| Mont Saint-Michel Bay Walk risk assessment | - | Download file (131 KB pdf) |
| Orienteering session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (139 KB pdf) |
| Obstacle Course session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (172 KB pdf) |
| Outside Games session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (394 KB pdf) |
| Parachutes session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (365 KB pdf) |
| Photogram session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (109 KB pdf) |
| Quiz and French Evening session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (106 KB pdf) |
| Raft Building session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (176 KB pdf) |
| Robin Hood session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (359 KB pdf) |
| Sports Tournament session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (107 KB pdf) |
| Swimming Pool risk assessment | - | Download file (237 KB pdf) |
| Talent Show session plan & risk assessment | - | Download file (116 KB pdf) |
| The Wall session plan and risk assessment | - | Download file (290 KB pdf) |
French immersion works
Developed over 20 years, our approach to French teaching creates a truly immersive experience that is shown to improve learning and confidence.
We’re here for you
Our local managers are on hand 24/7 to look after the individual needs of your group and deliver the best experience every time you visit.
Schools return to us year after year
Our French language residentials offer the highest quality instruction and care which is why 8 out of 10 school groups return each year.
Animateurs are “like having another teacher on the trip”
All school group activities are led by our own French-native animateurs who are skilled at encouraging even the most reticent learner to use their French.
Authentic French experiences
As part of the local community, with ties across the region, we offer an authentic French cultural experience during your group's stay.
A French programme to suit your learning objectives
Looking for onsite adventure activities? The chance to experience authentic local culture? Or an escorted tour of Normandy's rich history and landmarks? We have a French trip to suit.
