You will witness a miracle. At least that’s what the towns-people still say about the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. This resolute structure has survived lightning, great fires, Viking attacks, and bombing during both World Wars. And though the pure Gothic architecture, towering spires, and 4,000 carved figures on the famous porches are all sights Read More …
On June 6, 1944, a massive Allied force of more than 160,000 soldiers crossed the English Channel to engage in Operation Overlord on the 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline of Normandy. There were five landing zones, given special code names that have become forever ingrained in the identity of the region: Juno Beach (Canada); Read More …
Husband and wife team Darren and Andrea weren’t always travelers. “When I decided to start leading trips, I’d never been to Europe,” admits Darren. “Here I was teaching all this European history, but I’d never actually been there myself.” When a friend asked Darren and Andrea to co-lead an Explorica tour they jumped at the opportunity. “That was 10 years ago,” says Darren, Read More …
As you enter the Opera Garnier, you’re immediately struck by an aura of mystery. Crystal candelabras illuminate gilded cherubim with an ethereal, golden glow throughout the expansive halls, and you feel like you’ve stepped into a dream. You make your way to the iconic double staircase, climbing its white marble steps. As you take your seat, Read More …
For Davena, travel and education go hand in hand. Her first trip to France was a two-year stay with her university’s exchange program, which inspired her career as a French teacher. So when it came to sharing her love of French culture as an educator, taking her students to France was almost a given. “You Read More …
Meet Kim, a foreign language teacher from Michigan and an expert world traveler. Kim shared a few of her favorite educational travel spots and top tips, so that you too can lead successful student tours across the world. Name: Kim State: Michigan Subject taught: French, Spanish, and a Hybrid Language course (Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic) Number Read More …
This article was originally featured in Explorica’s 2012 educational travel magazine featuring high school tours to France that are teacher-led. We’ll be sharing 20 life-changing travel experiences throughout the season. Transform your students’ lives (and maybe your own) with any of these exceptional, teacher-led educational travel experiences. High School Tour France: Come Face to Foot with Napoleon Maybe Read More …
Our ‘Get to Know’ blog series gives you an in-depth look at the people, places and activities that make educational tours amazing. Today’s post features the Château de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful landmarks in France, and a destination available on our popular Paris & the Loire Valley tour – just one of our high Read More …
No wonder the French are regarded as the most romantic people in the world. Legend has it that a Frenchman was the first person to send a Valentine’s Day card—all the way back in 1415. This romantic Romeo was none other than Charles the Duke of Orleans who sent a love note to his wife Read More …
Our next stop in Explorica’s three-part winter festival series is for Three Kings Day, which is also known as Epiphany. Three Kings Day is a Christian festival that is celebrated twelve days after the birth of Jesus when the three kings are said to have first set eyes on the newborn baby. But if you Read More …
