• The coastal geography of this region of France has attracted huge numbers of tourists, but at the same time supports agriculture and aquaculture. School tours can learn about these issues as well as developing their understanding of sustainability and the environment in the historic surroundings of beautiful Brittany.

    Subject Focus:

    • KS 3-5: Appreciate a range of coastal geographical phenomena.
    • KS 3-5: Evaluate the impact of tourism.
    • KS 3-5: Assess how Bretons have adapted agricultural and aqua cultural methods to suit their economies.
    • KS 3-5: Appreciate how Bretons have used economies and technologies to best exploit their environment.

    Student Outcomes:

    • Develop relevant fieldwork and geographical enquiry skills.
    • Study a range of geographical phenomena first-hand, both man-made and natural.
    • Understand the affects of environment on lifestyles and vice versa.
    • Broaden students' out-of-classroom geographical experiences.
    • Examine the need for sustainability and how this can be achieved.

     

  • Rance Dam

    The world's first tidal power station can be visited to give students ideas about how tides work and also how local resources can be used to meet the challenge of sustainability. It will then be possible to reflect on what could work in other contexts.

  • Beaches and Coastal Towns

    As a region, Brittany specialises in tourism; in Saint-Malo, the population quadruples in the summer months. Students can study the impact of this tourism on the local economies and environments of Breton towns.

  • Orchards

    What makes the cider of Brittany so prized? Visit the orchards to understand the environmental and economic factors that have affected this industry.

  • Oyster Farm

    Agriculture does not simply happen on land; Brittany's coastline makes it ideal for the cultivation of oysters. Students can evaluate the methods used and the importance of these operations in shaping local economies.

Suggested Accommodation

  • Mainotel

    Location: Mainotel is 2km from the centre of Fougeres.

    Facilities: Modern 2 star hotel. 4 bedded rooms with single beds, private facilities and TV in wing of hotel for groups. Large dining room for groups which can be used for study and evening entertainment, (please bring own equipment if disco required). Tennis court, table tennis and table football games.

    Capacity: This hotel has 48 rooms with 138 beds.

  • Hotel les Mielles

    Location: Hotel les Mielles is in a pedestrianised area 50m from the beach.

    Facilities: 2 star hotel with restaurant and pleasant terrace. All rooms have private facilities, TV and phone and can accommodate up to 3 persons.

    Capacity: This hotel has 14 rooms.

  • Hotel l'Abbaye

    Location: Plancoet is located 20km from Dinard and within 12km of St Cast and St Jacut.

    Facilities: 3 star accommodation. 4 bedded rooms with single beds, TV and private facilities, 2 restaurants with bars and terrace, outdoor swimming pool (summer only), 2 tennis courts, table tennis, volleyball, meeting rooms, function room (formerly a chapel) for discos or typical Breton evenings (supplement payable locally).

    Capacity: This hotel has 98 rooms with 222 beds.

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