Marais Poitevin
Traditional punt ride through the “Green Venice”, local flora and fauna.
Manusurf · French Surf Federation certified school since 1999
Surf Class
A sport & culture school trip in Vendée, France. The classic ski trip, ocean edition — feet in the sand instead of the snow.
From
€500
per student · 7 days / 6 nights · all inclusive
Longeville-sur-Mer · Vendée · Plage des Conches
The concept
The ski trip, ocean edition
Since 1999, Manusurf has been coaching surfers on Plage des Conches, right next to the legendary Bud Bud break. We offer schools a full week combining sport, community living and discovery of Vendée's heritage.
Sessions are led by state-qualified instructors (BPJEPS Surf) certified by the French Surf Federation, supported by an activity team on site 24/7 in line with French youth-camp regulations. The programme maps onto PE, science and sustainability curricula.
- 25+
- years of experience
- 4.8/5
- Google reviews (157)
- 24/7
- qualified supervision
Sample programme
7 days / 6 nights
- SunArrival at the Surfhouse (5 pm) — settling in, meet the team, safety briefing
- MonSurf lesson in the morning — marine ecology workshop with Water Family in the afternoon
- TueSurf lesson in the morning — full-day cultural excursion
- WedSurf lesson — yoga session or outdoor activity
- ThuSurf lesson — supervised free time or themed evening
- FriSurf lesson with video debrief — Surf Passport ceremony — farewell evening
- SatBreakfast and morning departure
Indicative programme, adjusted to the weather, the group's level and the options chosen.
All inclusive
What the trip includes
- 6 nights full board — friendly dormitories or tipis, set in the pine forest, 600 m from the beach
- 5 coached 2-hour surf sessions — wetsuit and board provided
- 24/7 supervision by a qualified team, compliant with French youth-camp regulations
- Full-board catering — local, seasonal cooking at Le Banc de Sable
- 1 full-day cultural excursion — transport and entrance fees included
- A marine ecology awareness session with Water Family
- A Surf Passport for every student and a teaching pack for staff
- Insurance, public liability and 1 free teacher place per 10 paying students
Optional extras
- Shuttle transfers from La Roche-sur-Yon station / Nantes airport — from €50
- Extra yoga or swimming sessions
- Themed evenings and night activities
Cultural excursion
One day, your choice
La Rochelle
Old harbour, medieval towers and, optionally, the Aquarium.
Puy du Fou
Life-size historical shows in an award-winning theme park.
Île de Ré by bike
Whale lighthouse, salt marshes and local heritage by bike.
Prices & practical information
Organising your trip
| Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Surf Class — 7 days / 6 nights | Groups of 20 students minimum, travel not included | from €500 / student |
| Free teacher places | 1 free place per 10 paying students | included |
| Station / airport transfers | La Roche-sur-Yon / Nantes Atlantique | from €50 / journey |
Indicative price outside peak season. It varies with dates, length of stay, group size and the options chosen. A tailored quote is prepared for every school on request.
Contact
Planning a Surf Class for your school?
Let's build a tailor-made trip around your dates, your group size and your teaching project.
- 745 Av. du Dr Joussemet, 85560 Longeville-sur-Mer, France
- +33 6 72 92 04 51
- manusurfschool@gmail.com
- By train: La Roche-sur-Yon station · By air: Nantes Atlantique (1h)