Bordeaux & the Arcachon Basin with your class
Students kayak on the basin at sunset, explore the ornithological reserve at Le Teich, climb the Dune du Pilat, take a boat tour past Bird Island and Cap Ferret, and cycle through the coastal landscape. The Bassins des Lumières — a monumental immersive art installation inside a converted submarine base — adds a completely different sensory experience to the outdoor programme.
On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium — every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
Free exploration on Europe's highest coastal dune — Atlantic ocean on one side, a vast ancient pine forest on the other, with a climb that consistently stops groups in their tracks
A breathtaking immersive digital art experience inside a vast wartime submarine base — monumental projections on walls 12 metres high, one of the most striking contemporary art spaces in France
A morning on the water taking in Bird Island, the oyster beds, and sweeping views across the basin towards Cap Ferret — followed by a guided bike tour along the waterfront in the afternoon
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Practical information
- Breakfast provided daily; group dinners included most evenings; packed lunches on outdoor days
- Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for lunches and free time in Bordeaux
- On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support
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…
- Sand from the Dune du Pilat and a new understanding of coastal ecosystems
- The freedom of two nights in woodland chalets on the edge of the Atlantic
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.