Christmas Market Trips for Youth Groups

About Christmas Markets

Marvel at the magic of Christmas in Paris with your group this winter! Get up close to the season’s cultural traditions, enjoy the festivities, wonder at the illuminations and savour the smells of fresh gingerbread and pretzels; find traditional decorations and maybe buy something special for someone back home – or just for yourself!

Running from mid November till early January, it’s truly an experience not to be missed! Go ice skating at one of the outdoor rinks, see the Eiffel tower lit up like a Christmas tree, and follow your day’s activities with an evening in Paris. After all that excitement, it’s good to know you can relax in our comfortable Château de Grande Romaine and enjoy the warm welcome of our centre team.

Activities

Seasonal Excursions
Your excursion programme includes a visit to the Parisian Christmas markets, with a PGL guide to help you get the best from the experience. There's the opportunity to visit Disneyland Paris and experience the magic of their unique seasonal entertainment, alongside all their other popular attractions. Other seasonal activities include ice-skating, theatre visits, and enjoying the sights of Paris with a seasonal twist – including the Eiffel Tower lit up like a Christmas tree!

Adventure: The PGL Bonus
If you have time, why not try out one of our unique PGL adventure sessions? They’re a great opportunity for some teambuilding and will complement your off-site adventures perfectly.

An Evening Programme
Themed evening activities (such as making crêpes) are the finishing touch to your winter tour and cultural experience.

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A typical itinerary for this course

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Sample programme for a 4 day Paris Christmas Markets visit for youth groups
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Breakfast
Morning		Visit to the Christmas Market at La Défense or the Champs Elysées	Experience winter wonderland with a day at Disneyland, Paris - part 1	Depart for home after breakfast with a stop at a hypermarket en route
Lunch
Afternoon	Welcome to centre and orientation	Eiffel Tower and ice skating*. Sacré Coeur and Montmartre	Experience winter wonderland with a day at Disneyland, Paris - part 2
Dinner
Evening	Santa's Scavenger Hunt	Talent Show or optional evening in Paris - see the lights and have dinner at the Hard Rock Café	French Christmas songs

*small supplement applies locally
Please note this itinerary is for a 4 day visit (available for £282 per person) and includes a day at Disneyland^® Paris.

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Learning outcomes

A winter trip to France to enjoy the Christmas festivities is a great way to widen your group's horizons and develop an interest in another culture.

The support of a dedicated and trained PGL Tour Leader will ensure your group get the most from their experiences.

On-site adventure activities can improve group dynamics, confidence and communication skills.

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Location

Barton Hall, South Devon Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk Beam House, North Devon Boreatton Park, Shropshire Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire Dalguise, Perthshire Liddington, Wiltshire Little Canada, Isle of Wight Marchants Hill, Surrey Osmington Bay, Dorset Tregoyd House, Brecon Beacons Windmill Hill, East Sussex Winmarleigh Hall, Lancashire