On Day 3 of our French trip, we first packed up our suitcases and said our goodbyes to the Hardelot Center as we headed for the Chateau d’Hardelot. We were lucky to have a very sunny morning for our guided tour of the Castle and its gardens. We also enjoyed some contemporary art installations, the children’s favourite one was the big river ! We had our picnic at the Castle before going to Cap gris nez to admire the British Coast line. Some of us were lucky enough to spot a seal! Others learnt about the different boats which travel up and down the channel.
Words of the children – Hardelot 2017
“The market was my favourite bit because I bought a lovely hat!”
“My favourite part was the corn weaving because it looks very cool.”
“My favourite part of the trip was going to the beach!”
“My favourite part was the forest because it was epic and the beach because we dug until we found water!”
“Breakfast was my favourite part of the trip! I loved the croissant, pain au chocolat and the baguette!”
“My favourite part of the trip was sleeping in a room with a friend because it made me overcome my fear of being homesick.”
“My favourite part was the beach because I found a crab!”
“My favourite part of the trip was the market because we got to find out what French people like”
“My favourite bit was making the beds because we had to work together and be responsible.”
“My favourite thing was meeting my penpal because you got to make new friends.”
What did you think of the Hardelot Center?
“It was very cool, I loved the rooms and the big forest”
“It was great, especially the forest!”
“I think stayig in the middle of the woods in awesome!”
“I really like it, it was like home.”
“I loved it and I really enjoyed the food!”
“It was really nice and clean and comfortable.”
The trip in one sentence:
“It was a great trip, I hope I can go again next year!”
“It was amazing I wish I had gone in year 4 as well!”
“It was the best trip I have ever been on”
“The Hardelot trip was wonderful!”
“Fun, joyful, exciting and good for your French.”
“It was an amazing trip where we did great activities!”