Mini-breaks offered by the UNCMT in Normandy and Savoie
Are you a leisure center, a town hall, or an association looking to take a group of children and their caregivers to the seaside, the countryside, or the mountains for 4 or 5 days? We can accommodate you in one of our reception centers with full board and help you build your activity program.

"À la carte" means you can select the activities you want from those on offer. From paragliding and climbing to hiking, archery, and horseback riding, you're spoiled for choice.
Price: membership: €18.50 / Application fee: €37.50 per group
Full board daily rate: €39.30 for summer 2019
Discover now the mini-breaks for 6 to 16 year olds and contact our association to register your group and book their next vacation full of discoveries.
Mini-break between nature and countryside
UNCMT “Manoir des Hauts-Tilleuls” Reception Center
3 rue Saint-Aubin, 14440 Tailleville
Email : tailleville@uncmt.fr
2 accommodations:
- The Manor: 16 rooms with 2 to 4 beds
- Les Mouettes: 26 rooms with 2 to 3 beds
Living environment
In the middle of a 4 ha park, the TAILLEVILLE center is made up of two reception buildings:
- “Le Manoir”, the main building, has 56 places spread over two floors, in 16 rooms with 2 to 6 beds. The rooms are equipped with sinks and showers, and there is a toilet upstairs.
- “Les Mouettes”, an annex building, is located in the Park, 50 m from the “Manoir”, and can accommodate 76 people in 2 × 12 rooms with 3 beds. The total capacity of the center is 132 beds and 2 rooms with 2 beds. The rooms are equipped with sinks; bathrooms (showers and toilets) are located upstairs. Nursery classes are primarily accommodated in the “Les Mouettes” building, as this building has floor beds. Meals are taken together in the “Manoir”.
- The center has all the necessary approvals for welcoming groups (IA, JS and security commission).
Activities and sites
Possible interests:
- beaches, marinas, sea trips
- fishing ports, oyster farming, marshes, auction, fishing,
- the markets,
- public gardens and parks,
- leisure centers.
Different possible sites:
- Landing museums, Peace Memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église site, military cemeteries, Pointe du Hoc,
- feudal castles,
- aquarium, underwater wrecks,
- nature house, farms,
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum,
- churches, basilicas, cathedrals, abbeys, monasteries, priories,
- amusement park.
Sports activities:
- sailing school, sand yachting, speed sailing, ski-surfing, sea kayaking,
- equestrian centers,
- indoor and outdoor swimming pool,
- practice golf and tennis.
Equipment
The center has:
- 13 activity rooms, 2 of which are converted classrooms.
- outdoor facilities: playground with slides, swings, sandpits, pirate ship, etc.
- an asphalt ring for roller skating or rollerblading, a developed BMX course, a volleyball court, and an area for football and basketball.
- of a table tennis room.
- of an enclosure for pony riding.
- children's bicycles (nursery or primary).
- various equipment: TV, VCR, etc.
- a Wi-Fi connection.
Locations and access
Situation :
- 245 km from Paris
- 18 km from Caen
- 13 km from Ouistreham (car-ferry)
- 5 km from Courseulles
- 3 km from the sea (Bernières-sur-Mer - Côte de Nacre)
UNCMT Reception Center
“High Lime Trees Manor”
3 rue Saint-Aubin, 14440 Tailleville
Winter / Fax: 02 31 37 30 38.
National Education Approval
25 (I.A. 14)
Youth and Sport Approval 014 228 253
Mini-break in the mountains
UNCMT “The Edelweiss” Visitor Center
73500 Termignon-la-Vanoise
Email : termignonlavanoise@uncmt.fr
2 accommodations:
- Les Edelweiss: 20 rooms with 1 to 6 beds
- Les Gentianes: 14 rooms with 2 to 4 beds
Examples of themes for your stay
- Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and other sliding activities
- Discovering the mountains in spring and autumn
- Dog-rando
- Vanoise Park
Living environment
At the foot of the resort's slopes, the chalet overlooks the shimmering waters of the Arc and contemplates the mountain from its sunny terrace.
Accommodation in the heart of the village in two neighboring buildings:
- “Les Edelweiss” in 15 rooms with 2 to 8 beds.
- “Les Gentianes” in 14 rooms with 2 to 4 beds.
All rooms are equipped with sinks, the toilets are located upstairs.
The center has all the necessary approvals for welcoming groups (IA, JS and security commission).
Activities and sites
Possible interests:
- mountain hikes, superb panoramas, mid-mountain flora and fauna (chamois, marmots, etc.),
- local gastronomy and crafts, visit to a goat farm, visit to authentic mountain villages and their history,
- opportunities for meetings for conferences with the Vanoise National Park ranger, with a beekeeper, with a high mountain guide, with a farmer or even with a rescuer,
- activities around lakes.
Different possible sites:
- Vanoise National Park, Mont Cenis Pass (2,063 m): gateway to Italy (not accessible in winter), Iseran Pass,
- churches of Avrieux and Bramans (Baroque style), chapels,
- Esseillon fort in Avrieux, Ronce and Variselle forts,
- cheese factory (Tomme and Beaufort) in Lanslebourg, local craft museums,
- visit to the listed village of Bonneval-sur-Arc, Termignon la Vanoise museum, Alpetunnel exhibition and remains of the first railway tunnel in Modane.
Sports activities
Winter
- Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski touring,
- snowshoe outings on marked trails, winter hikes with refuges,
- ice climbing, skating rink.
Summer
- climbing, via-ferrata, mountaineering,
- paragliding,
- mountain bike,
- canyoning, natation,
- horse riding,
- mid-mountain outings,
- tennis practice.
Equipment
The center has:
- a beautiful dining room with panoramic views of the Arc Valley.
- of three activity rooms or classrooms.
- a TV and relaxation room.
- of a dance or activity room.
- from a sunny terrace facing the mountain.
- various equipment: TV, VCR, slide projector, and various
- educational documentation
- ski equipment: skis, boots, poles, snowshoes and adjustment workshop.
Locations and access
Situation
- 650 km from Paris
- 130 km from Chambéry
- 17 km from Modane
- 6 km from Val Cenis (ski resort)
Address
UNCMT Reception Center
"The Edelweiss"
73500 Termignon-la-Vanoise
Winter/Fax: 04 79 20 50 47.
National Education Approval
0 103 08A (I.A. 73)
Youth and Sports Approval 073 290 342
Mini-breaks by the sea
“The Djinn Close”
Place de l’Église, 14990 Bernières-sur-Mer
Email : bernieressurmer@uncmt.fr
2 accommodations
- Les Tourterelles: 18 rooms with 4 beds
- Les Hirondelles: 8 rooms with 3 to 5 beds
Examples of themes for your stay
- Study of the marine environment
- Sailing – land yachting
- Gastronomic heritage
- World War II
- From William the Conqueror to the Middle Ages
To find out more about this center, the activities and visits offered in the surrounding area, download our information sheet.
Living environment
A privileged location in the heart of the village, 400 m from the beach.
Accommodation is in two buildings connected by a hall:
- “Les Tourterelles”, 18 rooms with 4 beds, or 72 places.
- “Les Hirondelles”, 8 rooms with 4 beds, or 32 places.
All of these rooms are equipped with individual showers and toilets. The center is entirely enclosed by walls. Meals are taken in a dining room 20 meters away.
Activities and sites
Possible interests:
- beaches, marinas,
- fishing ports, oyster farming, shipyards, fishing,
- public gardens and parks, country paths.
Different possible sites:
- Landing Museums, Peace Memorial,
- feudal castles,
- aquarium, nature house,
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum,
- churches, basilicas, cathedrals, abbeys, monasteries, priories,
- amusement park…
Sports activities:
- horse riding clubs,
- sailing school, land yachting clubs,
- indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Equipment
- A large dining room.
- A room with 80 seats.
- A room with 30 seats serving as a classroom or for activities (reading, television, games, etc.).
- A large TV room and/or table tennis room.
- A relaxation area for teachers or group supervision.
- outdoor facilities: lawns, volleyball court, bowling green, etc.
- Internet access.
- Various equipment: TV, VCR, Hi-Fi system, etc.
- A Wi-Fi connection.
Locations and access
Situation
- 245 km from Paris
- 20 km from Caen, Bayeux, Arromanches
- 15 km from Ouistreham (car-ferry)
- 2 km from Courseulles
Address
UNCMT Reception Center
“The Djinn Close”
Place de l’Église, 14990 Bernières-sur-Mer
Winter/Fax: 02 31 96 46 48.
National Education Approval
3 (I.A. 14)
Youth and Sports Approval 014 066 418
UNCMT “La Petite Falaise” Reception Center
Rue Gallieni, 14780 Lion-sur-Mer
Email : lionsurmer@uncmt.fr
Accommodation with 35 rooms with 1 to 8 beds
Examples of themes for your stay
- Study of the marine environment
- Sailing – land yachting
- Gastronomic heritage
- World War II
- Geology
To find out more about this center, the activities and visits offered in the surrounding area, download our information sheet.
Living environment
Ideally located center, in the heart of the village, 50 m from the beach.
Accommodation is provided in 35 rooms with 2 to 6 beds, divided into two buildings: a renovated villa typical of the Côte de Nacre, and a more recently designed building. All rooms have sinks, and showers and toilets are located upstairs. The total capacity is 100 beds. The dining room is located halfway between these two buildings. The center has a fully enclosed space, surrounded by walls.
The center has all the necessary approvals for welcoming groups (IA, JS and security commission).
Activities and sites
Possible interests:
- fine sandy beaches, sea walks, marinas,
- fishing ports, oyster beds, fishing, shipyards,
- the markets,
- the stables,
- public gardens and parks, horticulture,
- swimming pools, leisure centers.
Different possible sites:
- Landing Museums, Peace Memorial,
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum, Museum of Fine Arts,
- feudal castles,
- lighthouses, aquarium, underwater wrecks, whale house,
- fossil house, natural sites,
- churches, basilicas, cathedrals, abbeys, monasteries, priories,
- amusement park.
Sports activities:
- sailing school, land yachting...
- equestrian centers,
- indoor and outdoor swimming pool,
- practice mini-golf and tennis.
Equipment
The center provides you with:
- a large dining room,
- three classrooms or activity rooms,
- a relaxation area for teachers or management,
- a covered courtyard (for playing table tennis),
- a large enclosed and shaded courtyard,
- various equipment: TV, VCR, aquarium, etc.,
- a Wi-Fi connection.
Locations and access
Situation
- 240 km from Paris
- 25 km from Cabourg
- 15 km from Caen
- 4 km from Ouistreham (car-ferry)
Address
UNCMT Reception Center
"The Little Cliff"
Rue Gallieni, 14780 Lion-sur-Mer
Winter/Fax: 02 31 97 21 49.
National Education Approval
12 (I.A. 14)
Youth and Sport Approval 014 365 041
UNCMT “Les Quiéri-Quiérettes” Reception Center
Quai Crampon, 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy
Email : grandcampqq@uncmt.fr
Accommodation with 36 rooms with 1 to 4 beds
Examples of themes for your stay
- Study of the marine environment
- Gastronomic heritage
- World War II
Living environment
In the heart of the village, very close to the fishing and marina port, a center ideally located on the seawall.
Accommodation is provided in 34 rooms with 2 to 4 beds, for a total capacity of 120 beds. The rooms are spread across the same building, on two levels, and are equipped with sinks. Showers and toilets are located upstairs.
Large dining room on the ground floor that can accommodate up to 120 people.
The center has all the necessary approvals for welcoming groups (IA, JS and security commission).
Activities and sites
Possible interests:
- beaches, marinas, sea trips,
- fishing, oyster farming, fishing ports, marshes,
- the markets, the auction,
- public gardens and parks,
- leisure centers.
Different possible sites:
- Landing museums, Peace Memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église site, military cemeteries, Pointe du Hoc,
- feudal castles,
- aquarium,
- nature house, farms,
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum,
- churches, basilicas, cathedrals, abbeys, monasteries, priories,
- amusement park.
Sports activities:
- sailing school, sand yachting, speed sailing, kite surfing, sea kayaking,
- equestrian centers,
- indoor and outdoor swimming pool,
- golf and tennis practice
Equipment
The center has:
- of a large dining room, facing the sea.
- of two classrooms or activities.
- from a TV corner.
- table tennis possibilities.
- outside, a small enclosed courtyard, direct access to the seawall and the beach.
- various equipment: television, VCR, slide projector, aquarium.
- of a Wi-Fi connection.
Locations and access
Situation
- 290 km from Paris
- 60 km from Caen
- 65 km from Ouistreham (car-ferry)
- 30 km from Bayeux
- 12 km from Isigny-sur-Mer
Address
UNCMT Reception Center
"The Quiéri-Quiérettes"
Quai Crampon, 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy
Winter/Fax: 02 31 22 60 79.
National Education Approval
9 (I.A. 14)
Youth and Sport Approval 014 312 226
UNCMT “Les Aigues-Marines” Reception Center
Quai Crampon, 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy
Email : grandcampam@uncmt.fr
Accommodation with 24 rooms with 2 to 4 beds
Examples of themes for your stay
- Study of the marine environment
- Gastronomic heritage
- World War II
Living environment
Neighboring the UNCMT center of “Quiéri-Quiérettes”, the center of “Aigues-Marines” is also located on the seafront dike, facing the open sea.
The center has a capacity of 80 beds spread across two wings and two floors. The rooms have 2 to 4 beds. Each room is equipped with sinks. Toilets are located on each floor, and showers are located on the ground floor.
From the dining room located on the ground floor, you have a direct view of the sea.
The center has all the necessary approvals for welcoming groups (IA, JS and security commission).
Activities and sites
Possible interests:
- beaches, marinas, sea trips,
- fishing ports, oyster farming, marshes, fishing,
- the markets, the auction,
- public gardens and parks,
- leisure centers.
Different possible sites:
- Landing museums, Peace Memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église site, military cemeteries, Pointe du Hoc,
- feudal castles,
- aquarium, underwater wrecks,
- nature house, farms,
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum,
- churches, basilicas, cathedrals, abbeys, monasteries, priories,
- amusement park.
Sports activities:
- sailing school, sand yachting, speed sailing, kite surfing, sea kayaking,
- equestrian centers,
- indoor and outdoor swimming pool,
- practice golf and tennis.
Equipment
The center has:
- a dining room with sea view.
- of two activity rooms or classrooms
- from a TV corner
- outside: small, enclosed, asphalted courtyard with direct access to the seawall and the beach
- various equipment: television, VCR, aquarium, etc.
- A Wi-Fi connection.
Locations and access
Situation
- 290 km from Paris
- 60 km from Caen
- 65 km from Ouistreham (car-ferry)
- 30 km from Bayeux
- 12 km from Isigny-sur-Mer
Address
UNCMT Reception Center
"The Aquamarines"
Quai Crampon, 14450 Grandcamp-Maisy
Winter/Fax: 02 31 22 60 01.
National Education Approval
8 (I.A. 14)
Youth and Sport Approval 014 312 030
UNCMT “La Bambinière” Reception Center
19 rue de la Rivière, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer
Email : versurmer@uncmt.fr
2 accommodations
- Les Goélands: 13 rooms with 1 to 6 beds
- Les Albatros: 16 rooms with 2 to 5 beds
Examples of themes for your stay
- Pony
- Sand yachting
- Kayak the sea - paddleboard
- Catamaran sailing
To find out more about this center, the activities and visits offered in the surrounding area, download our information sheet.
Living environment
The La Bambinière center is located near Arromanches and in the immediate vicinity of the beach (300m).
Accommodation:
- Les Goélands - 13 roomsRooms with 1 to 6 beds, 7 rooms with showers and sinks, 2 rooms with sinks and 1 room with bathroom and sink.3 driver's rooms.On the ground floor: 3 toilets. Upstairs: 3 toilets and 3 shared showers.
- Les Albatros - 16 roomsRooms with 2 to 5 beds. The bathrooms are located upstairs.
Accommodation is provided in these two buildings, with the dining room located on the ground floor of the Albatros building. The center has an enclosed exercise area.
Activities and sites
DOMINANT ACTIVITIES
FOR THE GROUP
- Pony 3 sessions
- Or Sand Yachting 3 sessions
- Your sea kayak - paddleboard 3 sessions
- Or catamaran sailing 3 sessions
ANNEX ACTIVITIES
- Village discovery game
- Beach
- Visit Courseulles-sur-Mer
- Caen discovery of the castle or Bird Hill Park
POSSIBLE OPTIONS
- Round trip train from Paris: €20 per person
- Landing beaches excursion: €400
- Mont-St-Michel Day: €654 (because 55 half-price places if 2 groups)
Equipment
The center provides you with:
- 2 classrooms or activity rooms
- A relaxation room: games room, dance room with TV
- A relaxation room for group supervisors with TV
- A table tennis room
- Outdoor facilities: enclosed asphalt courtyard, basketball and volleyball courts
- Various equipment: TV, DVD player, video projector, table football
- WIFI internet access
Locations and access
By road:
From Caen, North Ring Road, exit 5 Côte de Nacre, Douvres-la-Délivrande. Follow the signs for Douvres-la-Délivrande. After 10 km of dual carriageway, take the roundabout towards Courseulles-sur-Mer.
From Courseulles-sur-Mer, follow the coast towards Arromanches, until you reach Ver-sur-Mer via the D514. At Ver-sur-Mer, take the road on the left at the traffic lights, then immediately take the first left. The town centre is 200 m on your left.
By train:
Arrival at Caen or Bayeux SNCF train station. Then take the regular bus to Ver-sur-Mer (Green Bus: 09 70 83 00 14).
Address
UNCMT “La Bambinière” Reception Center
19 rue de la Rivière, 14114 VER-SUR-MER
Winter: 02 31 22 20 09
- Fax: 02 31 22 35 31

