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School trips and activities centred around lavender

Excursion for school groups and students

Duration Day Trip or half-day trip

Villasavary (Aude) ~ Occitanie

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Learning about lavender, from nursery school to secondary school

From Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4, pupils are immersed in the world of lavender: sensory awareness, learning about living things, biodiversity, local farming and processing. A comprehensive educational experience where pupils of all ages explore the plant from an age-appropriate perspective, through observation, experiments and creative workshops.

On the programme : a fun and educational introduction to lavender

Cycle 1: "Little Lavender Explorers"

Objective and educational purpose of Cycle 1

The aim of the activity is to awaken the children's senses while allowing them to observe nature.

The educational purpose is based on sensory awareness, the discovery of living things and the development of fine motor skills.

The visit for Cycle 1 lasts half a day.

Programme for PS/MS/GS classes

Simplified discovery visit of lavender: story told as a tale / observation of the field.

Sensory workshop: touch the plant, smell different scents, recognise fragrances.

Making a small lavender sachet: a souvenir to take home.

Cycle 2: "Discovering Lavender"

Objective and educational purpose of Cycle 2

The aim of the activity is to understand the life cycle of a plant and its different uses.

The educational purpose relies on studying the plant cycle, discovering biodiversity and raising awareness of local agriculture.

The visit for Cycle 2 lasts a full day.

Programme for CP/CE1/CE2 classes

Educational visit to the lavender fields: cultivation, season, role of bees, observation of biodiversity.

Activity of your choice

Lavender picking: touch the plant, smell different scents, recognise fragrances, or bee visit: role, colonies, pollination.

Lavender sachet making workshop: a souvenir to take home.

Cycle 3: "From Plant to Perfume"

Objective and educational purpose of Cycle 3

The aim of the activity is to link agriculture, biodiversity and the different stages of transformation.

The educational purpose focuses on discovering aromatic plants, understanding agriculture and observing transformation processes.

The visit for Cycle 3 lasts a full day.

Programme for CM1/CM2/6ème classes

Discovery visit of lavender: cultivation, varieties, harvesting, distillation demonstration, uses.

Activity of your choice

Lavender picking: touch the plant, smell different scents, recognise fragrances, or chapel visit: history, heritage.

Lavender soap-making workshop: a souvenir to take home.

Cycle 4: "Lavender, Territory and Biodiversity"

Objective and educational purpose of Cycle 4

The aim of the activity is to understand an agricultural system and the issues associated with it.

The educational purpose is based on exploring sustainable agriculture, observing biodiversity, understanding the local economy and raising awareness of short supply chains.

The visit for Cycle 4 lasts a full day.

Programme for 5ème/4ème/3ème classes

Discovery visit of lavender: cultivation methods, ecosystem, distillation demonstration, uses.

Activity of your choice

Digital experience game: history, heritage, recognition, or nature hike: natural spaces, biodiversity, flora identification.

Lavender soap-making workshop: manufacturing principles, ingredients and properties.

The little extras (we love)

The outing offers full immersion in the world of lavender, blending nature, local know‑how and workshops adapted to children.

  • 1

    Pupils learn about lavender whilst gaining an appreciation for local farming and respect for the natural world

  • 2

    They make an item they create themselves a simple yet rewarding activity

  • 3

    An educational, fun and safe hands-on experience

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Prices and terms of sale

Prices

Tarif / enfant de 10 à 40 personnes €5.00

The price includes

  • Tours and activities depending on the chosen package ;
  • Free access to the nature trail: a route featuring over ten information boards where you can learn about nature, lavender and its history whilst strolling along ;
  • Free access to the children’s playground and rest areas, equipped with picnic tables and deckchairs so you can enjoy the scenery.

The price does not include

  • Transport (on site coach parking)

Options & Extras

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Picnic for groups of 20 or more
  • Coach transport

Conditions & Validity

  • From 1 May to 30 September, on request.

Accepted payment methods

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