French Château School Trips: The Château du Molay
If you’re looking for a seamless educational experience, then look no further than a residential school trip to Normandy, with a stay at our very own Château du Molay, exclusive to Travelbound groups!
Whether you are interested in a cross-curricular school trip that covers multiple subjects such as language and history, or you are seeking to book a subject-led tour focused on art or food technology, our French Château School Trips to Normandy really have plenty to offer.
Why stay at our Château du Molay in Normandy?
Located in the heart of Normandy in France, our 18th-century Travelbound-owned residential property is the ideal base for UK school groups wanting to explore the fascinating cultural and historical sites the region has to offer.
Find out everything you need to know about our Château du Molay below and see how our Château in Normandy offers the perfect base for school trips.
The grounds
- 12 on-site activities
- Heated swimming pool (May to Sept.)
- 38 acres of private parkland
- 42 en-suite bedrooms
- 195 guests
The location
- 9 miles from Bayeux
- 45-minute drive to Caen
- 150 miles from Paris
- Less than an hour's drive to top Normandy sights
Benefits of staying at the Château
Due to its fantastic location just a few miles from Bayeux and within an hour’s drive from most of Normandy’s landmarks and top sights, the Château du Molay is a great residential base to explore everything the region has to offer.
We offer a selection of fun and engaging on-site activities to enhance your students’ personal development and build team spirit, from Archery and Volleyball to problem-solving exercises and team challenges.
We’ve been providing French Château school trips for over 30 years and our on-site Travelbound team is highly experienced in understanding what school groups and their party leaders want and expect from their school trip.
Wanting to provide the perfect base for school groups visiting Normandy, Travelbound purchased the Château du Molay in 1993. The Château is a private estate owned by us and exclusive to Travelbound groups.
Travelbound is a full member of the School Travel Forum and an accredited LOtC Quality Badge holder. Everything at the Château has been designed to ensure the safety of your students during their stay.
What to expect from our French Château School Trips
On-site activities
We have an exciting programme of adventure and team-building activities available for your group during their free time at the Château.
From archery to volleyball, problem-solving and team challenges, our on-site activities cover a wide range of subject areas to help your students with education & personal development.
Facilities
The Château du Molay accommodation is geared towards school groups and built with safety and comfort in mind for both students and teachers.
Our facilities are well-equipped, offering pleasant bedrooms, a large restaurant and a teachers’ bar, a games room and even a heated swimming pool for the summer days.
Local excursions
Only a short drive from the Château, your students will have many opportunities to discover French culture and explore landmarks and museums.
Less than a 30-minute drive from Bayeux and the main landing beaches, and with plenty of exciting excursions close-by, this is the ideal base for a school trip to Normandy.
Suggested itineraries
Whether you’re planning a school trip to uncover the realities of World War II, to help your students practice their French and discover a new culture, or simply to enjoy the peaceful countryside of this region steeped in nature, Normandy has something for your group.
From the Château, the French capital is only a few hours’ drive, so you can also easily add a stay in Paris as part of your school trip.
Below, you will find suggested itineraries that showcase the diverse experiences we can arrange for your group in Normandy. Please get in touch to discuss your options and tailor your trip.
History Trips
- Channel crossing to Calais
- Optional stop in Honfleur
- Arrive at the Château
- Evening meal and entertainment at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Explore a French market
- Visit medieval Bayeux and see the iconic Bayeux Tapestry
- Complete the Bayeux town trail walk
- Evening meal with snails & mussels, followed by entertainment at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Visit a goats’ cheese farm and a sweet factory
- Afternoon at Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg to explore maritime history and iconic vessels, including the Titanic
- Evening meal at the Château with optional crêpes and cider or apple juice, plus farewell disco
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Return to Calais with a stop at a French hypermarket en route
- Channel crossing back to the UK
Language Trips
- Channel crossing to Calais
- Optional stop in Honfleur
- Arrive at the Château
- Evening meal and entertainment at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Explore a market and practice your French with local traders
- Visit Bayeux and see the iconic Bayeux Tapestry
- Complete the Bayeux town trail walk
- Evening meal with snails & mussels, followed by Château entertainment
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Visit a traditional goats’ cheese farm and a sweet factory run by local traders
- Afternoon at Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg, with work material
- Evening meal at the Château with optional crêpes and cider or apple juice, plus farewell disco
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Return to Calais with a stop at a French hypermarket en route
- Channel crossing back to the UK
CrossCurricular Trips
- Channel crossing to Calais
- Optional stop in Honfleur
- Arrive at the Château
- Evening meal and entertainment at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Visit medieval Bayeux and the epic Bayeux Tapestry
- Explore a market and practice your French with local traders
- Spend the afternoon in Caen or visit a goats’ cheese farm
- Unwind and have fun with one of our Château activities
- Evening meal with snails & mussels, followed by Château entertainment
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Afternoon at Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg to learn about maritime history, or visit the iconic Mont Saint Michel
- Evening meal or Château BBQ in the summer, plus farewell disco
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Return to Calais with a stop at a French hypermarket en route
- Channel crossing back to the UK
Wellbeing Trips
- Channel crossing to Calais
- Optional stop in Honfleur
- Arrive at the Château
- Evening meal and entertainment at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Enjoy a guided forest walk and nature talk, or guided beach walk
- Visit a goats’ cheese farm and meet the playful goats
- Evening meal with optional snails & mussels tasting at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Walk across the bay of the stunning Mont Saint Michel
- Visit an apple orchard and learn about juice and cider production
- Evening meal with optional cheese tasting at the Château
- Breakfast and packed lunch
- Stop at Bayeux Cathedral en route to Calais
- Channel crossing back to the UK
Weekends @TheChâteau
New for 2026, our subject-led weekends at the Château are the ultimate adventure in Normandy, packed with exciting activities specially crafted for UK students and teachers.
Designed for groups wanting to explore specific subjects such as French language, History or Food studies, our weekends at the Château du Molay offer a fantastic blend of culture, history and engaging activities with a focus on your chosen subject.
Find out more about the Château du Molay
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Book the Château du Molay for your next school trip to Normandy
To find out more about how we can cater for you and your students for your next residential school trip to Normandy, contact us today! Make an enquiry now or give us a call on 01273 244572.