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— 2 Dec 2021 09:08:00 by Kate Moore

Now that school groups are able to travel abroad 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 Dec 2021 10:23:00 by Kate Moore

What does the vaccine roll out mean for school trips to France?  With the recent announcement that children aged from 12 years will be offered a second jab, we explore the French travel rules for... (read more...)

— 29 Nov 2021 10:33:00 by Kate Moore

What does the traffic light system mean for groups returning from France?The rules for every traveller returning from  non-red list countries, including France, are as follows: 

Adults must take a PCR test on or before day 2... (read more...)

— 15 Nov 2021 12:11:11 by Sam Taylor

These are the current requirements for school groups travelling to France from November 2021. (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

What are the options for schools with upcoming bookings? This guide explains the current travel advice and summarises the options for school groups with an upcoming booking. (read more...)

— 4 Oct 2021 08:25:09 by Kate Moore

Now that the DfE has given schools the greenlight to book French trips, our COVID-19 Peace of Mind Promise gives you all the flexibility and reassurance you need to plan your return to our... (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...)