Un voyage en Normandie Impressionniste

Featured language: French / Facilitated in English & French

Suitable for: French learners & anyone interested in French culture, art, landscapes and charm.

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Let us 'transport' you on a road trip through some of the scenic beauty and timeless landscapes of Normandy, birthplace of Impressionism, and give you a taste of the region’s rich artistic heritage and cultural vibrancy.

From the world-famous gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny and the windswept beaches of Veules-les-Roses to the historic streets and towering cathedrals of Rouen, this experience blends the artistic inspiration and art scene of Normandy with its breathtaking landscapes and other joys of travel along the way, including a visit to Clères zoological park. Our unique immersive 360° VR tour will enable you to feel part of this journey and connect with locals along the way.

Participants will be invited to engage with Normandy’s artistic and cultural treasures, featuring Impressionist art activities, tastes of Normandy, and interactive storytelling, with creative challenges inspired by famous artworks and Normandy's history, encouraging team-building.

French learners in schools and other settings will be able to practise their language skills with role-playing as artists, journalists, or tourists, and other tasks related to art and culture.

Linked creative, cultural, and culinary workshops will dive deeper into this theme (eg. Impressionism art, regional cooking and comparing Normandy with other regions of France).

In-person 'pop-up' visits:

We bring all resources to your location and set up the immersive experience in a suitable space for the number and needs of participants, with a dedicated space for the 360° VR tour.

Participants join sessions in groups (up to 30 at a time) to go on their own personal and collective virtual journeys around the space, engaging with different activities - facilitated by All Abroad! Bus linguist, any available linguist helpers and supporting adults in setting.

A few participants at a time enjoy the 360° VR tour in Oculus Quest headsets (typically lasting a few minutes), with a tablet version available for anyone not comfortable in a headset.

Minimum duration of visit: 1 whole day, or half-day if within a smaller radius, made up of:
- multiple sessions, usually up to 1 hour per group for main experience, rotating groups;
- and/or extended sessions with same group(s) through linked workshops.

Online options:

We provide online and downloadable resources and ideas to help you recreate this experience in your own setting, including a Click 'n' Drag 360' VR tour, accessible via computers and tablets.