School nature trip in Amiens: a boat tour led by a naturalist guide
For a school trip or an educational project around nature in Amiens, Ecologik offers a boat tour in the heart of the Hortillonnages, led by Jules — a naturalist guide with a master’s degree in ecology. The format is calm and suited to young audiences.
A format designed for a school group
The boat getaway is a loop starting from Île au Fagot, in the heart of the Hortillonnages. For a shorter time or a discovery of Saint-Leu, a walking tour (starting from Place du Don) can also be arranged on a quote.
The boat takes 10 seats (babies carried in arms not counted). For a whole class, several successive slots are arranged on a quote so as to respect this limit; walking tours take up to 15 people.
Led by a naturalist guide
Jules is a naturalist guide with a master’s degree in ecology, and he founded Ecologik in that spirit. The outing is more than a sightseeing ride: it relies on observing the banks, the canals, the plants and local life.
The tone is suited to young audiences: short stories, observation, questions, rather than a continuous commentary. No jargon, no moralising.
Support for an educational project
The tour can fit into a wider project: environmental education, discovery of local heritage, links between the school and its area. On request, the content of the session is agreed beforehand with the teacher or the organisation.
Beyond the boat, Ecologik can lead other formats — walks, workshops, guided activities — depending on Jules’s availability.
Supervision, safety and consent
Safety on board (instructions at the start, life jackets depending on the context) remains Jules’s responsibility. School supervision (adult-to-pupil ratio, parental consent, transport to the starting point) remains the responsibility of the school, in line with French national education rules.
For any specific question about young people or a particular need, contacting Jules beforehand helps set the format.
How to organise the trip
Get in touch through the quote request form. Please state: the class level, the number of pupils, the planned date, any educational project, and constraints (transport, time slot, weather). Jules comes back with a suitable proposal.
Frequently asked questions
From what school level is the trip suitable?
There is no strict minimum level. The format stays calm and suits a wide audience, from primary school to sixth form. The content of the session is agreed beforehand with the teacher to match the level of the group.
How many pupils can a trip take?
The boat takes 10 seats (babies carried in arms not counted). For a whole class, several successive slots are arranged on a quote. Supervision logistics remain the responsibility of the school.
What does a school trip cost?
The price is set on a quote, case by case, depending on the number of pupils, the format and any options. The boat has 10 seats, babies carried in arms not counted; walking tours take up to 15 people.
Where does the school trip take place?
By boat, from the footbridge at Île au Fagot, in the heart of the Hortillonnages, returning to the same point. On foot, from Place du Don, in the Saint-Leu district. Transport of the class to the starting point is arranged by the school.
Who is responsible for supervising the pupils?
Jules handles safety on board: instructions at the start, life jackets depending on the context. The adult-to-pupil ratio, parental consent and transport remain the responsibility of the school, in line with French national education rules.
Can a pupil with a disability take part?
Contact Jules beforehand to adapt the outing. Jules is trained to welcome people with learning disabilities; for a physical disability, participation is assessed case by case, for everyone’s safety.