Our Manche Centres

St Martin-de-Bréhal, Gouville, St Hilaire, Tourlaville

St Martin-de-Bréhal

Purpose-built modern “Centre de Classes de Mer” in a quiet, rural setting approximately 400 metres from a sandy beach. Typically French meals are served and the extensive enclosed outdoor grounds are suitable for games and recreation.

  • Classrooms
  • television room
  • games room & table tennis
  • fishing equipment
  • volleyball, football pitch & basketball

This self-contained centre designed for school groups represents excellent value for money in a good location for visiting all the popular Manche sights.


Gouville

Peacefully nestled amongst sand dunes and with direct access to the beach (lifeguard in summer), the Centre “Les Sables d’Or” comprises five buildings each accommodating up to 30 students and four adults.

  • Classrooms
  • table tennis
  • meeting rooms
  • television/video room
  • outdoor pool

Beautiful location with modern facilities and a friendly, enthusiastic director. Also good accommodation and facilities for handicapped guests.


Blainville-sur-Mer

Set in extensive grounds within walking distance of sandy beach and close to Coutances and Granville.  The Village de Vacances “Le Sénéquet” accommodates students in three and four bedded rooms in studio apartments each with private facilities.

  • Television rooms
  • classrooms
  • theatre 
  • indoor games
  • boules, table tennis & tennis courts
  • weekly discos & bar

Popular holiday village with extensive facilities and large grounds offering ample opportunities for sport and relaxation, as well as good indoor facilities for study and recreation. Early booking essential, especially in high season.


St Hilaire

Attractively located in private wooded grounds approximately 30km from Mont St Michel, the “La Mazure” centre offers an extensive range of outdoor on-site leisure activities, including water sports, archery, mountain biking and hiking.

  • Meeting rooms
  • games room
  • table tennis
  • table football
  • video games

Excellent for outdoor pursuits and sporting activities but still within travelling distance of popular sights and the smaller, typical Normandy towns.

Tourlaville

Approximately 5km from Cherbourg and 100 metres from the beach (direct access by footpath), the modern “Centre Nautique” has a maximum capacity of 100 and offers watersports activities.

  • Two classrooms
  • television room
  • 'salle polyvalente'
  • board games
  • pool table
  • library

Good sports facilities and excellent location from which to explore Cherbourg and the rest of the Manche region.

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