Upton-by-Chester High School's French exchange with Arradon follows the strong links developed by the Upton and Arradon Twinning Associations over the past 30 years.

Students and staff from Collège Gilles Gahinet enjoyed their visit to Chester and attended lessons with Upton students who will be travelling to Brittany in September.

James Dewhurst, 13, said: “The exchange improved everyone's French and English and their cultural awareness.”

Juliana Christianson, 15, added: “The exchange has started to break down the language barrier.”