Accommodation for school trips and educational stays in Auvergne
The base camp for your educational stay
Organizing a school trip or educational stay allows students to learn in a different way, outside the classroom setting. Located in the heart of the Sancy Massif, the Parador Vert welcomes school groups in an exceptional natural environment, nestled between volcanoes, lakes, and forests.
The Parador Vert estate offers an organization adapted to schools: accommodation for groups, equipped work room, common areas and support in the organization of educational activities.
The estate has already hosted several groups of students from Rural Family Homes, particularly in courses related to agriculture, the environment or the study of territories.
The location of the Parador Vert, in the heart of the Sancy Massif and close to many sites of educational interest, makes it easy to organize various visits and activities during the stay.
A natural environment ideal for educational stays
The Parador Vert is located in the heart of the Sancy Massif, in the Puy-de-Dôme, near the medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise and about 45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand.
This territory offers a particularly suitable environment for educational projects:
unique volcanic landscapes in France
mountain lakes and forests
remarkable biodiversity
rural and agricultural heritage
This context allows for the development of educational activities directly in the field and for working on themes related to geography, the environment or sustainable development.
4 cottages for large groups
The estate includes several cottages situated around a central space, allowing groups to be accommodated in good organizational and safety conditions.
The entire site can accommodate up to 40 people in separate beds (or 23 people with one person per room), which corresponds to a class accompanied by its supervisors.
The accommodations include, among other things:
of multiple or single rooms for accompanying persons
bathrooms distributed throughout the different buildings
large communal living spaces
dining rooms suitable for group meals
fully equipped kitchens for self-catering or organized meals
This configuration facilitates the organization of communal living during the stay.
The estate also has a secure car park, allowing for the accommodation of groups and buses.
A workroom for educational activities
The Parador Vert offers a large, modular room suitable for educational activities.
This space can accommodate:
courses or interventions
restitution times
educational workshops
guided conferences or activities
The room is equipped for presentations and group work.
Quiet spaces in the various cottages also allow for small group work or preparation time.
The grounds of the estate can also be used for outdoor educational activities.
Educational themes adapted to school curricula
The territory of the Massif du Sancy constitutes a particularly rich educational resource for many disciplines.
Study of the territory and volcanic landscapes
The Sancy Massif offers a concrete opportunity to explore:
the formation of volcanoes
the landscapes of the Massif Central
the organization of rural territory
local natural resources
These observations help to illustrate many concepts seen in geography or science classes.
Environment and biodiversity
The natural environments of the territory are conducive to observation:
fauna and flora
mountain ecosystems
the management of natural areas
These activities help to raise students' awareness of environmental issues and the protection of biodiversity.
Discovering local know-how
The Sancy region also has a strong agricultural and artisanal identity.
Educational visits can be organized around:
the making of Saint-Nectaire cheese
mountain agriculture
jobs related to tourism and land management
These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss local economic realities and professions related to the territory.
Outdoor activities
Sports activities can also be used as an educational tool.
For example :
observation hikes
orientation
Mountain biking or skiing depending on the season
Discovering Lake Chambon and its aquatic environments
These activities promote learning through experience and strengthen group cohesion.
A simple organization for teachers
Organising an educational trip often requires a significant amount of preparation.
The Parador Vert can support educational teams in preparing for the stay:
assistance in building the program
connecting with local service providers
organization of activities
coordination of the stay on site
The aim is to offer a stay that is easy for teachers to organize, while remaining consistent with their educational project.
