French travel news and blog

— 1 Nov 2022 09:29:00 by Nigel English

A French school trip without leaving the UK? Ce n’est pas possible!  Our Château team are doing just that! In Autumn 2023, our experienced animateur team is taking over the beautiful Dearne Valley residential centre in the South... Read more →

— 26 Oct 2022 09:50:04 by Kate Moore

Now that we have left the EU, schools are enquiring about visa requirements for children who are 'third-country' nationals. Read more →

— 26 Oct 2022 09:09:00 by Kate Moore

Now that school groups are able to travel to France again, we’ve sifted through the rules to explain how Brexit will impact your school trip to France and what actions are required. Read more →

— 1 Aug 2022 09:11:11 by Kate Moore

Are school trips to France allowed in 2022?Yes! France dropped all COVID travel restrictions on 1 August which means that adults and children can now freely visit France from the UK, regardless of their vaccination... Read more →

— 17 Jun 2022 14:01:35 by Nigel English

Announcing the launch of our fourth residential language centre in France following a surge in demand for French school trips after the pandemicOur latest French language school trip is based at the majestic 17th century... Read more →

— 16 May 2022 12:05:46 by Sam Taylor

Teachers don't need to splash out on a family holiday in France!Did you know that Château de la Baudonnière, is open to families in the summer holidays? And after a break of two years,... Read more →

— 18 Mar 2022 10:33:00 by Kate Moore

What do the travel rules mean for groups returning from France?All UK COVID travel rules were removed on 18th March 2022, this makes taking a school trip smoother and more affordable. Read more →

— 14 Mar 2022 10:23:00 by Kate Moore

Children aged 12 years and over can now prove their COVID status via the digital NHS COVID Pass, making it easier for school groups to travel in 2022. Read more →

— 24 Feb 2022 15:21:52 by Kate Moore

As France has announced plans to end their COVID-19 restrictions, you may be wondering how other European countries are moving forward and what that could mean for your MFL colleagues planning trips. Read more →

— 3 Jan 2022 08:25:09 by Kate Moore

Peace Of Mind Promise - extra booking flexibility in case your plans have to change because of COVID-19Now that the DfE has given schools the greenlight to book French trips, our COVID-19 Peace of... Read more →

— 6 Dec 2021 16:14:39 by Maria de Pascale

Since this group returned from France, entry rules have eased for school groups.  Click here to read the latest rules for school trips to France. Read more →

— 10 Oct 2021 09:01:07 by Kate Moore

Jargon-free guide to insuring your school tripGroups staying at our Normandy centres have the chance to take out our specialist school travel insurance which includes several benefits, including cancellation cover for COVID-19. Read more →

— 9 Oct 2021 08:20:13 by Kate Moore

15 February 2022

Travel is back! Now's the time to return to FranceWe're overjoyed to be welcoming UK school groups back to Normandy for the first time since 2020. Read more →

— 10 Sep 2021 10:25:09 by Kate Moore

Now that the DfE has given schools the greenlight to book French trips, here is the group safety and wellbeing information you need to support a risk assessment for your return trip to our language... Read more →

— 2 Aug 2021 09:25:09 by Kate Moore

Following a legal challenge by the School Travel Forum, the Department for Education (DfE) has clarified its guidance for English schools planning international school trips. The revised DfE advice gives the greenlight to schools wanting to book school French trips in the 21/22 academic year.

— 22 Jul 2021 12:05:12 by Kate Moore

It was an emotional experience to welcome our first school group back at Château de la Baudonnière after such a long absence and French TV news were there to capture it!

— 5 Jul 2021 09:57:42 by Kate Moore

While we've been unable to host British school trips to the Château we have transformed the centre into an 'English Manor' where French school children can enjoy an immersive English language and British cultural... Read more →

— 18 May 2021 09:25:09 by Kate Moore

Schools could return to Normandy from September 2021!The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its guideance on booking and making educational visits, including new information on when schools in England might be able to... Read more →

— 8 Jun 2020 15:07:33 by Nigel English

What changes might you see once the Château reopens? 

It’s been so strange seeing the Château grounds so empty and quiet during the long coronavirus lockdown and we can’t wait to welcome back old friends... Read more →

— 12 Nov 2019 13:58:48 by Sam Taylor

To celebrate the launch of our flagship language programme in Germany, we are inviting customers of the Château de la Baudonnière, MFL teachers and their families to the beautiful region of Eifel in Germany for... Read more →

— 1 Oct 2019 11:00:37 by Kate Moore

Travelling after Brexit – checklist for schools travelling to the EU after 31st October 2019. Read more →

— 6 Nov 2018 12:06:50 by Sam Taylor

Welcome to the new Château de la Baudonnière website! We are excited to present a faster, sleeker and easier to navigate website for all of our wonderful teachers. Read more →

— 20 Jun 2018 15:39:37 by Lilie

Happying at the château, spring has sprung

After a week of shower and hail, the sun is back. Read more →

— 20 Jun 2018 15:32:48 by Lilie

Here we have some news !!!

"The sun still with us and we had a lovely month of April here at the Château. Read more →