Information for this year's trip (2026)

Trip Details: 

• Date: 6-11th July

• Destination: Burgundy, France, Maison Claire Fontaine 

• Confirmed Cost: £590 per pupil 

To secure your child's place, make the deposit payment by Friday 26th September on MCAS. Booking will open on Friday 5th September at 9am. There are enough spaces for all pupil.

Payment schedule  

• Deposit due by Friday 26th Sept 2025 £70.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 31st Oct 2025 £130.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 28th Nov 2025 £130.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 30th Jan 2026 £130.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 27th Feb 2026 £130.00 

Pupil Premium Passport 

If your child has a Pupil Premium Passport, the cost of the trip will be  £245. Details of your payment plan will be added to your MCAS account, please email our Finance Manager, Jane Peterson, to indicate your child will be attending: finance@fielding.ealing.sch.uk - you do not need to sign up via MCAS. 

Your payment schedule will be: 

• Deposit due by Friday 26th Sept 2025 £45.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 31st Oct 2025 £50.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 28th Nov 2025 £50.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 30th Jan 2026 £50.00 

• Instalment 1 due Friday 27th Feb 2026 £50.00 

Financial Assistance 

Under the terms of the Education Act 1996, the cost of this visit must be met by voluntary contributions. This visit can only take place if we are able to meet the cost through these voluntary contributions. 

The Governing Body has adopted a charging policy which allows assistance to families in receipt of some benefits and allowances. This includes (but is not limited to) Universal Credit, Income Support and Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance. 

If you have difficulties making the payments for this trip, please contact Mrs Haines by email so we can discuss options for you. This could include a different payment plan or, if you are in receipt of benefits, a reduced fee.

 

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Bonjour! On this page you will find all the information you need to learn more about our trip to Burgundy in July! Make sure you read everything carefully and prepare yourself well so that you can get the best out of this wonderful adventure!

 

What is the purpose of this trip?

The most important purpose of this trip is to have an unforgettable time with your friends and teachers as you reach the end of your primary school experience.

Undoubtedly, you will also gain some other very valuable experiences while we are away. You will be able to:

• put your French into practise by speaking to local people;
• learn more French;
• experience French culture and way of life;
• enjoy nature;
• try new foods;
• become more independent when travelling without your family;
• improve your team working skills.

When are we going?

You will need to arrive very early on Monday 6th July and will be back on Saturday 11th July in the afternoon. We will be staying five nights and will have four full days of activities in France. 

Which part of France are we going to?

We are going to the region of Bourgogne (in purple) - we often refer to this region as Burgundy.

How will we get there?

The journey itself is one big adventure!

We will be travelling by coach. We will cross the English Channel at Dover using the Ferry.

It takes a full day to travel there - we arrive in time for dinner. Will will have three or four rest/toilet breaks at service stations along the way. 

You will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks with you for the journey.

Where will we stay?

We will be staying at the Maison Claire Fontaine centre, : Lac Sauvin site 

Address: Centre D’Acceuil  du Lac Sauvin, 89270 Arcy-Sur-Cure,  France

Telephone: + 33 386 34 36 04 / + 44 7961 331 577

http://www.maisonclairefontaine.com/

We will be the only school on the site which makes it extra special for us. You can learn more about the site and it's facilities by visiting their pupil page.

You will be sleeping in shared dormitories on site - these all range in size. Girls and boys dorms, showers and toilet facilities are completely separate from one another. You will be asked to provide your teachers with a short list of friends with whom you would like to share your dorm, and will do our best to make sure you are with at least one of these friends during your stay.

What activities will we be doing out there?

Here is the general emploi du temps (timetable) to you give you an idea of the activities we will be doing. Use this online dictionary to help you understand the activities.

Here are some videos demonstrating some of our activities:

What will we eat?

Food is an important part of any visit to France. Burgundy is a particularly gastronomic region and during the trip you will get to try some of these foods during your meals at the centre. The exact menu will be a surprise! You will be having two full three course meals each day for lunch and dinner along with a continental style breakfast. A small snack is also served in the afternoon.

You will even get to try foods from the local markets and producers when we go on some of our excursions.

If you have any special dietary needs, the chefs at Lac Sauvin will take good care of you and make sure that you have all the right foods.

Be prepared to speak lots of French at meal time!

What will the weather be like in Burgundy?

The weather in Burgundy is generally very warm in July, though it can be cooler in the mornings and evenings. It is important to bring lots of layers and waterproofs. Keep your eye on the weather forecast in the run-up to the departure date to have a more accurate idea of the weather. BBC weather forecast

What do we need to bring?

Money

Between €10-20 pocket money is recommended. Money must be in Euros and not pounds. It should be kept in a purse of wallet clearly labelled with your name. You will be responsible for your money throughout the trip.

There may be opportunities to buy an ice-cream and/or small souvenirs when in town or at the supermarket. There will not be a tuck shop at the centre but MCF also sell their own souvenirs.

Packing List