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French language school trips to Nice

The vibrant coastal city of Nice blends French and Mediterranean cultures and provides ample opportunities for students to practise their reading comprehension and as well as spoken French in real-life situations, asking for directions in the historic old town, or negotiating with vendors at the Cours Saleya market. The city is filled with historical landmarks from Roman Ruins to the stunning Baroque architecture in the Vielle Ville. Soak up the atmosphere and stunning coastal views on the iconic Promenade des Anglais and reflect on the role the British played in the city’s development as a winter resort, or consider environmental issues such as marine pollution and sustainable tourism. Gain firsthand experience of French culture in with visits to galleries of renowned artists such as Matisse or Chagall and as well as local perfume factories and sweet
makers, or to nearby Monaco or Antibes.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES


Day 1
  • Depart the UK and travel by air to Nice
  • Visit Chateau Hill
  • Evening meal at a local restaurant
Nice

Day 2
  • Breakfast at accommodation
  • Explore Nice Old Town
  • Packed lunch
  • French lesson
  • Chagall Museum
  • Evening meal at a local restaurant
Nice

Day 3
  • Breakfast at accommodation
  • Perfume Factory visit
  • Packed lunch
  • Sweet Factory visit
  • Visite Tourettes-Sur-Loup
  • Evening meal at a local restaurant
Nice

Day 4
  • Breakfast at accommodation
  • Visit the Flower Market
  • Packed lunch
  • Depart Nice for return to the UK
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Features

ACCOMMODATION

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HI Hostel Nice Camélias

Located in the heart of Nice, close to Promenade des Anglais and the beach, this traditional villa has a lovely outdoor terrace and is a great budget choice for school groups. Rooms have en suite showers and sinks, but toilets are situated on the main corridor.

• Prime location, just 15 minutes walk from the seafront
• Charming, traditional building with Mediterranean style
• Outdoor space

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HI Hostel Nice Camélias

Located in the heart of Nice, close to Promenade des Anglais and the beach, this traditional villa has a lovely outdoor terrace and is a great budget choice for school groups. Rooms have en suite showers and sinks, but toilets are situated on the main corridor.

• Prime location, just 15 minutes walk from the seafront
• Charming, traditional building with Mediterranean style
• Outdoor space

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Excursions

Nice

Chagall Museum

A visit to the Marc Chagall National Museum in Nice is a captivating journey into the vibrant world of one of the 20th century's most renowned artists. The collection is focused on Chagall’s work from the 1950s onwards, and includes some of his most important pieces; these works illustrate his deep connection to Jewish tradition, personal spirituality, and themes of love and human experience.

Nice

Nice Old Town

Spend some time exploring the narrow, winding streets and charming squares of Nice’s Old Town on this excursion. The area's architecture reflects Nice’s Italianate heritage, and includes the beautiful Baroque
Cathedral of Sainte-Reparate – a particular highlight.

Nice

Perfumery Visit

Plunge into the spellbinding world of perfumery and learn what goes on behind the scenes on this fascinating excursion, which takes students to an iconic perfumery in the heart of Grasse – the world’s perfume capital.

Nice

Sweet Factory Visit

Students will love the chance to observe the artisanal preparation of various sweet delicacies, including sweets and jams, on this factory visit, which is followed by a tasting.

Nice

Tourettes-Sur-Loup Visit

Visit the picturesque medieval village of Tourettes-Sur-Loup, which is perched on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Mediterranean coast. The town is known for its cultivation of violets, as well as local artisans who specialise in pottery, jewellery, and textiles.

Nice

Cours Saleya Flower Market

Enjoy some time visiting the vibrant flower market Cours Saleya flower market in Nice's Old Town. The market stretches along a picturesque tree-lined square flanked by beautiful historic buildings and features a stunning array of flowers, as well as locally grown fruit, vegetables, and herbs.

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Palais Lascaris

Located in the heart of the old town, this historic palace built in the mid-17th century is a remarkable example of Nice's Baroque civil architecture. Visit impressive rooms filled with tapestries, frescoes and period furnishings, as well as a remarkable collection of historical musical instruments.

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Visit Antibes

Spend some time exploring Antibes on this excursion. Highlights include the ramparts overlooking the Mediterranean, a lively Provençal market, and the atmospheric Old Town with its narrow streets. The Picasso Museum, housed in the Château Grimaldi, is also a major draw, as is the glamorous Port Vauban.

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Picasso Museum (Antibes)

Set inside the historic Château Grimaldi overlooking the sea, this museum showcases the works Picasso created during his stay in 1946, along with sculptures, ceramics, and pieces by other modern artists.

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Visit Monaco

In Monaco, visit the Old Town (Le Rocher), where narrow medieval streets lead to the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral, and sweeping views over the harbours. Downhill, the glamorous district of Monte‑Carlo offers the Casino Square, luxury boutiques, and iconic Belle Époque architecture.

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Oceanographic Museum (Monaco)

This clifftop museum is filled with vibrant aquariums, historic marine exhibits, and hands‑on displays about ocean life. Wander between colourful reef tanks, shark pools, and collections from early ocean expeditions, then finish on the rooftop terrace to enjoy sweeping views over Monaco and the Mediterranean.

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Prince’s Palace (Monaco)

A visit to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco takes you through the historic State Apartments, which are richly decorated with frescoes, tapestries, and period furnishings that reflect centuries of Grimaldi history, as well as grand ceremonial rooms, the Throne Room, and the Mirror Gallery.

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Car Collection of the Prince of Monaco (Monaco)

A visit to the Car Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco is a surprisingly immersive journey through automotive history. Housed in a bright, spacious exhibition hall on the Terrasses de Fontvieille, the collection features around a hundred vehicles from classic Formula 1 machines to royal ceremonial vehicles.

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Visit Eze

Visit the timeless village of Eze with its beautiful mix of medieval charm and Riviera scenery. This seaside commune offers a wonderful excursion on the Côte d'Azur, and is filled with narrow stone lanes and artisan shops – ideal for souvenir shopping.

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Eze Exotic Gardens (Eze)

Perched high above the Mediterranean on the site of the former medieval fortress Chateau d’Eze, you'll find the Eze Exotic Gardens. Wander winding pathways between a dramatic and unusual collection of cacti, succulents, and sculptural figures, set against sweeping views stretching from Cap Ferrat to Italy.

Nice

Chagall Museum

A visit to the Marc Chagall National Museum in Nice is a captivating journey into the vibrant world of one of the 20th century's most renowned artists. The collection is focused on Chagall’s work from the 1950s onwards, and includes some of his most important pieces; these works illustrate his deep connection to Jewish tradition, personal spirituality, and themes of love and human experience.

Nice

Nice Old Town

Spend some time exploring the narrow, winding streets and charming squares of Nice’s Old Town on this excursion. The area's architecture reflects Nice’s Italianate heritage, and includes the beautiful Baroque
Cathedral of Sainte-Reparate – a particular highlight.

Nice

Perfumery Visit

Plunge into the spellbinding world of perfumery and learn what goes on behind the scenes on this fascinating excursion, which takes students to an iconic perfumery in the heart of Grasse – the world’s perfume capital.

Nice

Sweet Factory Visit

Students will love the chance to observe the artisanal preparation of various sweet delicacies, including sweets and jams, on this factory visit, which is followed by a tasting.

Nice

Tourettes-Sur-Loup Visit

Visit the picturesque medieval village of Tourettes-Sur-Loup, which is perched on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Mediterranean coast. The town is known for its cultivation of violets, as well as local artisans who specialise in pottery, jewellery, and textiles.

Nice

Cours Saleya Flower Market

Enjoy some time visiting the vibrant flower market Cours Saleya flower market in Nice's Old Town. The market stretches along a picturesque tree-lined square flanked by beautiful historic buildings and features a stunning array of flowers, as well as locally grown fruit, vegetables, and herbs.

RS85058 Dreamstime Xl 157874705

Palais Lascaris

Located in the heart of the old town, this historic palace built in the mid-17th century is a remarkable example of Nice's Baroque civil architecture. Visit impressive rooms filled with tapestries, frescoes and period furnishings, as well as a remarkable collection of historical musical instruments.

RS85052 Dreamstime Xl 18624498

Visit Antibes

Spend some time exploring Antibes on this excursion. Highlights include the ramparts overlooking the Mediterranean, a lively Provençal market, and the atmospheric Old Town with its narrow streets. The Picasso Museum, housed in the Château Grimaldi, is also a major draw, as is the glamorous Port Vauban.

RS85057 Dreamstime Xl 30278286

Picasso Museum (Antibes)

Set inside the historic Château Grimaldi overlooking the sea, this museum showcases the works Picasso created during his stay in 1946, along with sculptures, ceramics, and pieces by other modern artists.

RS85053 Dreamstime Xl 28443258

Visit Monaco

In Monaco, visit the Old Town (Le Rocher), where narrow medieval streets lead to the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral, and sweeping views over the harbours. Downhill, the glamorous district of Monte‑Carlo offers the Casino Square, luxury boutiques, and iconic Belle Époque architecture.

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Oceanographic Museum (Monaco)

This clifftop museum is filled with vibrant aquariums, historic marine exhibits, and hands‑on displays about ocean life. Wander between colourful reef tanks, shark pools, and collections from early ocean expeditions, then finish on the rooftop terrace to enjoy sweeping views over Monaco and the Mediterranean.

RS85054 Dreamstime Xl 18553309

Prince’s Palace (Monaco)

A visit to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco takes you through the historic State Apartments, which are richly decorated with frescoes, tapestries, and period furnishings that reflect centuries of Grimaldi history, as well as grand ceremonial rooms, the Throne Room, and the Mirror Gallery.

RS85060 Dreamstime Xl 294137513

Car Collection of the Prince of Monaco (Monaco)

A visit to the Car Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco is a surprisingly immersive journey through automotive history. Housed in a bright, spacious exhibition hall on the Terrasses de Fontvieille, the collection features around a hundred vehicles from classic Formula 1 machines to royal ceremonial vehicles.

RS85059 Dreamstime Xl 42744488

Visit Eze

Visit the timeless village of Eze with its beautiful mix of medieval charm and Riviera scenery. This seaside commune offers a wonderful excursion on the Côte d'Azur, and is filled with narrow stone lanes and artisan shops – ideal for souvenir shopping.

RS85055 Dreamstime Xl 5274085

Eze Exotic Gardens (Eze)

Perched high above the Mediterranean on the site of the former medieval fortress Chateau d’Eze, you'll find the Eze Exotic Gardens. Wander winding pathways between a dramatic and unusual collection of cacti, succulents, and sculptural figures, set against sweeping views stretching from Cap Ferrat to Italy.

Trip details

All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:

  • Return travel by air or coach (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
  • All security charges, airport and local taxes
  • 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air OR 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
  • Half-board accommodation
  • Excursions
  • Full use of your coach during your trip (this applies to coach groups only and is subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
  • 24-hour emergency service support
  • All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
  • Lunches 
  • Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices
  • Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
  • Tourist tax 
  • Damage deposit

Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.

Travel by: Air

Nearest airport: Nice Airport (NCE)

Transfer time from airport: 20 mins

Best times to travel: Feb-Jun, Sep-Oct

Suggested tour length: 3 days, 2 nights / 4 days, 3 nights (if travelling by coach, please allow additional time for travel)