The Chateau is situated in the region of La Manche in Normandy. It is 90 minutes from Cherbourg and Caen, 15 minutes from Avranches, Villedieu-les-Poeles, the local beaches and the fishing port of Granville and 30 minutes from Coutances and Le Mont St Michel. The Chateau nestles in its own grounds which incorporate an orchard and cider press, boule pitch, farmyard, a lake for fishing and canoeing, a river, an assault course and climbing wall, archery range, woodland and meadows, volleyball court and stables as well a floodlit hardcourt area perfect for football, tennis and basketball. It can accommodate a large school group plus accompanying staff in comfortable modern rooms with excellent (mostly en suite) bathroom facilities.

The Chateau is all about French language immersion. Everything that is done at the Chateau involves using practical spoken French to convey meaning, and the children are encouraged to speak French to get what they want. A friendly, French environment supports this philosophy.

As one of our party leaders said; "The classroom situation is always artificial to some degree. Here my pupils know its for real. If they know that when they want something, they have to ask for it in French, they will do it!"

The pupils leave after our full week programme having had a great time in a fun but educational environment. Their ability to speak French will have improved substantially but more importantly pupils will have the confidence to use French and they will understand the practical benefits of learning and using the language. We hope this translates to having pupils who are both more able and more motivated back in the classroom on your return.