Geography School & College Tours to Brittany
Brittany’s beautiful rugged coastline is full of contrasts characterised by the region's northern dramatic cliffs and rocky land and the southern's long sandy beaches. Geography students will have exceptional field work conditions in Brittany with a variety of landscapes. The fantastic cuisine and quaint villages will make this a study trip not to be forgotten!
Geography Excursions
- Island of Brehat - The island is famous for its pink granite rocks, very mild micro-climate and Mediterranean vegetation, due to the warm Gulf Stream coming from across the Atlantic.
- Rance Dam - Built in the 1960's, the Rance Dam is the oldest and largest tidal power dam in the world. It uses the strength of the tides to produce electricity, making it a unique tidal power station.
- La Cite de la Mer - Discover the emotional era of ocean explorers with a new exhibit: 'Titanic - Return to Cherbourg'. Download more information
Curriculum Focus
- Conduct field study on coastal landscapes and landforms
- Experience tours of a tidal dam and power station which offer first hand investigation of coastal management in action
- Study and evaluate the impact of tourism on coastal landscapes
Student Outcomes
- Study a range of natural as well as man-made coastal phenomena
- Witness the effects of tourism on the local economy and coastal landscape first hand
- Develop a range of geographic fieldwork techniques
