Visits and workshops for schoolchildren

Thanks to the richness of the heritage of the City of Senlis, each historical period can be evoked with the pupils (from the Gallo-Roman era to today).

This is why, Tourist Office and the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire from Senlis to Ermenonville offers tours and workshops tailored to school curricula.
These educational outings can also be aimed at leisure centres, in particular the following subjects : Kings and Queens treasure hunt...

AActivities with the Tourist Office

The workshops can take place in the classroom (subject to quotation) or in a room in Senlis (subject to availability). The treasure hunt is organised in the cobbled streets of Senlis (bring good shoes).

• ILLUMINATION workshop

Levels concerned : cycle 2 and 3
Description: An evocation of the work of the copyist monk and an introduction to pen and ink.
In the Middle Ages, an illuminated manuscript was decorated by hand. Following the example of the monks, pupils will use pen and colour to create an illuminated card, a bookmark or the initial of their first name.
Concepts covered : Make a drop cap or an illuminated card.
Materials provided: Ink, pen, map.

• CREATE YOUR COAT OF ARMS

Levels concerned : cycle 2 and 3
Description: Discovering coats of arms and the specific vocabulary of heraldry. This workshop introduces students to heraldry and the highly codified rules governing the colours and figures on coats of arms. With the help of the lecturer, each student creates their own coat of arms.
Concepts covered : Make a simple coat of arms
Materials provided: Cardboard, paint.

• TREASURE HUNT IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KINGS AND QUEENS

Levels concerned : Cycle 3 (CM1, CM2 and 6th), College.
Recall the stays of kings and queens in Senlis in front of the remains of the castle and then look for traces of the kings and queens. in the city in the form of a treasure hunt.
Goal : Linking the History of Senlis to the History of France.
Support provided: Track game.

• Alicia and Morgan are available to advise you and help you prepare your business. You can contact them on 03 75 90 00 53.

Activities last 2 hours. The price per activity and per class (maximum 30 pupils) is €180 (excluding travel expenses).

Guided tours of the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire

the Country of Art and History offers schools and higher education establishments the opportunity to discover, analyse and understand local heritagethrough visits andeducational workshops open all year round to all students from nursery school to post-bac.

Marion and Miléna are on hand to offer advice and help you prepare your guided tour. You can contact them on 03 44 32 01 07 or 03 44 32 01 05.