Advance Inspection Visits
We recognise the importance of ensuring high standards of accommodation and tour arrangements for your group. Your LEA, School or Committee may insist you, as party leader undertake an inspection trip to ensure that this is the case.
We are pleased to be able to offer you an inspection trip service regardless of whether or not you have booked your tour.
These trips enable you to see first hand the venues, accommodation and activities that we provide. The trip also includes travel from London plus full-board accommodation while in France.
Our visits are held twice a year in March and October and cost just £120 per person for a one night (2 day stay), which is completely refundable when you book a tour with us.
A sample itinerary for an inspection visit
Day one
- Depart – Luxury coach from London with pick up point at Ashford, Kent through the Channel Tunnel
- Visit local residential centres
- Arrive at Stella Maris centre
- Welcome refreshments
- Introduction to Stella Maris
- French cuisine and local fayre
- Presentation of activities and question and answer session
Day two
- French breakfast
- Visit more residential centres
- Opportunity to visit a supermarket
- Depart
TESTIMONIALS FROM INSPECTION VISIT MARCH 2010
“I took part in this year’s familiarisation visit and found it invaluable. It gave me the opportunity to view all of the Centres in Northern France and helped me to make an informed decision as to which would be most suitable for my school. I felt far more confident when meeting with the parents and writing the risk assessment, as I had been given plenty of opportunity to ask questions about security, visits and any other arrangements. I would recommend this visit to anyone considering a trip with La Jolie Ronde as it is informative and great fun!”
Mrs. T. Botting, Acting Head of Juniors, Manor House School, Surrey