Belgian Ardennes — Farnières & Bastogne with your class
The contrast between physical adventure and historical reflection is what makes this programme genuinely unforgettable. Evenings come alive with folk dancing, a ghost story vigil, and the mystery of the monks' secret — the real magic of a residential experience that no day trip can replicate. Children stay four nights on a beautiful historic estate deep in the Ardennes, with all meals included.
On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and operates to L'Office quality assurance standards — every trip is managed by a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
A full day of outdoor adventure activities split across two rotating groups, perfectly paced for this age — treetop course, disc golf in the forest, and archery
"La Veillée des Esprits" and "Le Secret des Moines" run on consecutive evenings, creating the real magic of a residential experience that no day trip can replicate
A full day including the immersive War Rooms experience, a walk through the historic Bois Jacques foxholes, and a child-focused narrative trail — consistently the most powerful history experience available for primary students in Belgium
Curriculum links
Practical information
- Students participate in table setting and clearing — an important part of the independence-building programme
- All outdoor activity sessions are led by qualified outdoor instructors with full safety equipment
- The Bastogne War Museum visit is age-appropriate and sensitively handled for primary pupils
- Local currency is Euro (€); small amount of spending money recommended
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- A real, felt understanding of the Second World War — not from a textbook, but from standing in the foxholes where soldiers sheltered
- Muddy boots, tired arms, and the memory of flying through a forest on a zip line
- A folk dance they may remember for years
- New confidence from sleeping away from home in a stunning historic setting
- A class that feels closer, because hard things and fun things were shared together
In pictures
Cultural Stays - your questions
History, art, civics, languages and religious studies all benefit. Bastogne suits primary P5 groups studying WWII; The Hague suits civics and international relations; Berlin, Aachen and Málaga are ideal for secondary history and arts groups.
Yes. We arrange expert local guides for museums, monuments and walking tours, in English or French as you prefer.
The Belgian Ardennes — Bastogne programme is specifically designed for P5 (ages 10–11), with content pitched carefully for that age. Other destinations in this category suit secondary groups.
Return travel, central accommodation, all entries and guided visits, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.