Le Volvestre: an ideal destination for school trips, close to Toulouse
Are you looking for ideas for school trips in Haute-Garonne? Located just a few kilometres from Toulouse, on the road to the Pyrenees, Volvestre is a place of nature and heritage for teachers looking for a school trip destination.
What makes our school trips different?
Choosing Volvestre for your school trips in Haute-Garonne means choosing tranquillity.
Here, everything is taken care of so that you can focus on what matters most: stimulating your students’ curiosity and awakening their minds. Tailor-made approach offers and facilities that take care of logistics are available to meet the specific needs of each class, from primary to secondary school, with daily packages.
Affordable prices
Attractive prices, even for the smallest schools, make these trips accessible to all establishments, even those with limited budgets.
Places that welcome schoolchildren
For your school trips in Haute-Garonne, choose Volvestre!
Le Village Gaulois
Le Village Gaulois (The Gallic Village) of Rieux-Volvestre is a living archaeological park where students can discover the daily life of the Gauls in a fun and immersive way through historical reconstruction and educational workshops.
La Source Wake Park
La Source Wake Park is a water sports centre offering wakeboarding and paddleboarding for all, in a natural environment.
Le Domaine de La Terrasse
The Domaine de la Terrasse in Carbonne is a historic site combining medieval and Renaissance heritage, with rooms and natural areas classified as heritage sites, ideal for hosting educational outings.
Le Rûcher des ânes
Le Rucher des Ânes is an educational farm where children can discover animals and nature while learning to respect the environment.
Le Balcon des Étoiles
Le Balcon des Étoiles is an astronomy centre offering educational activities to discover the sky, planets and stars, with workshops tailored to children.
Les précieuses de la Lèze
Les Précieuses de la Lèze is an educational farm focused on beekeeping, offering students a lively immersion into the world of bees, their essential role in biodiversity, and the secrets of the hive.
La ferme de Plaisance
La Ferme de Plaisance in Montesquieu-Volvestre is an organic cattle and sheep farm open to schoolchildren, offering them a hands-on introduction to agriculture, animals, plants and the local environment.
Le Nid des Elefanto
Le Nid des Elefanto, located in Latrape, is a rural cultural oasis dedicated to arts education, offering schoolchildren circus and theatre workshops led by professional artists in a natural place, perfect to creativity.
Les visites de l’Office de Tourisme
The Volvestre Intercommunal Tourist Office offers specially adapted trips for schoolchildren.
Les Gourmandises du Volvestre
Les Gourmandises du Volvestre in Saint-Julien-sur-Garonne offers school groups of 10 to 15 pupils a one-hour demonstration of traditional confectionery making (marshmallows, fruit jellies, nougat, caramel or chocolate), followed by a tasting session on site.
Choosing Volvestre for a school trip in Haute-Garonne means offering pupils an enriching experience, while ensuring smooth and efficient organisation for teachers. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover an attractive region close to Toulouse, to learn and discover nature and conviviality.
Example of a day in the Volvestre region
Morning – Visit to the Plaisance Farm in Montesquieu-Volvestre
La Ferme de Plaisance, in Montesquieu-Volvestre, offers a fun and educational tour for children. Accompanied by Béatrice, they discover farm animals, crops and the daily life of a farmer. The tour often ends with a tasting of farm products.
Afternoon – Visit to the Village Gaulois (Gallic Village) in Rieux-Volvestre
At the Gallic Village in Rieux-Volvestre, students experience a real journey back in time. Welcomed by costumed guides, they discover the daily life of the Gauls through reconstructed houses, tools and workshops. They can participate in activities such as pottery, weaving and archaeology. The approach is interactive and educational, promoting learning through experience. Located near Toulouse, the site offers tailor-made packages with affordable rates, even for the smallest schools. An enriching and exotic outing in a calm and safe environment.