| If you're looking for ideas for school trips offering the | | | | them, too. |
| right mix of fun and education, you might want to look | | | | Elsewhere, Deep Sea 3D is a must-see for those with |
| into visiting the Futuroscope theme park in western | | | | an interest in marine life, as it creates a 3D world inside |
| France. | | | | a huge dome complete with all kinds of sea creatures |
| The park uses a dazzling array of technology to offer | | | | and plants. |
| a host of attractions and shows that explore key | | | | Futuroscope is well-equipped with a range of facilities |
| subjects in innovative ways. | | | | and amenities, including five food outlets and the ability |
| Children and teenagers can learn more about topics | | | | to take a picnic on one of the park's many lawns. |
| such as the solar system, art history, climate change | | | | Cash machines, translation headset hire and wheelchair |
| and oceanography by visiting Futuroscope, which is | | | | hire are available, as is a first aid post and an |
| easily accessible thanks to its close proximity to | | | | assembly point especially for those who are lost or |
| Poitiers and transport links to Paris and other major | | | | have become separated from their group - making the |
| cities. | | | | enclosed park a safe destination for those on school |
| Futuroscope lets young people learn more about the | | | | trips to France. |
| world around by them through dozens of different 3D | | | | If you like, you can plan your school visit to incorporate |
| experiences, tours and exhibitions. | | | | some of the many other attractions located near |
| One highlight is Dances With Robots, which literally | | | | Futuroscope. |
| takes visitors on a thrilling ride by allowing them to climb | | | | Among these is the impressive L'Aquarium de La |
| onto a moving arm that then waltzes off 7 metres into | | | | Rochelle and Le Zoo de la Palmyre - which offers |
| the air. | | | | visitors the chance to see some 1,600 animals from |
| Brush With Genius, meanwhile, explores Vincent Van | | | | around the world. |
| Gogh's career by presenting some of his most | | | | With so much to see and do on school trips to France, |
| famous works on a 6,500 sq ft IMAX screen - | | | | why not look into organising a visit to the Futuroscope |
| offering a unique perspective on the inspiration behind | | | | theme park today? |