France/Switzerland: June 19-July 3, 2025

Poitiers, France

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Bookbag Tours
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144 reviews
Jun 19 - Jul 3, 2025
Group size: 13 - 20
France/Switzerland: June 19-July 3, 2025
Poitiers, France

Bookbag Tours
  • Email address verified
144 reviews

Jun 19 - Jul 3, 2025
Group size: 13 - 20

About this trip

 Join us for a stress-free travel experience! Our trip leaders will be with you every step of the way, from meeting you at the airport on arrival day to ensuring a safe transfer on departure day, and everything in between. We’ve got you covered!


*Reserve your spot with a nonrefundable deposit today!


 🌞🥐 Calling all educators with a zest for learning and a taste for adventure! 📚✈️ This summer, prepare to be whisked away on a magical journey to France and Switzerland that's designed to ignite your passion for teaching while indulging your love for travel. 🗼🍷 From the charming streets of Paris, where the Eiffel Tower sparkles against the night sky, to the quaint town of Poitiers, where history comes alive through school visits. And that's not all.  You will also spend 7 days in Switzerland taking in its beautiful landscape and culture! Every moment promises to enrich your teaching experience like never before. Immerse yourself in the art, culture, and culinary delights of France and Switzerland while connecting with local educators and students. Exchange teaching insights, gather fresh perspectives, and return home with a curriculum infused with the joie de vivre of the French education system. Join us for an educational escapade that marries the sophistication of Paris with the authenticity of Poitiers and sights of Switzerland– your classroom is about to get a whole lot more French and Swiss flair! Note** Itinerary Subject to Change**


Professional Development: You will have the opportunity to visit schools and meet local educators. Please note, when we offer school visits, we are not guaranteeing you will be in your exact grade level.  Learning about a new culture and making connections with educators provides an authentic learning experience for you to reflect on and bring back to your classroom.

You will be given a professional development certificate for 20 hours of professional development. 


Terrain:  Cobblestone walking and city walking.  Some Steep hills.


Questions? Visit our Bookbag Tours FAQ page.


Leaders:

Kim Davern

What’s included

  • Welcome Reception
    Welcome Reception in Poitiers
  • PD Certificate
    A certificate for 20 hours of professional development will be given to each participant
  • Hotel Accommodations
    3 and 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
  • Homestay Option
    Homestay option in Poitiers with a fellow educator from France
  • Meals
    Breakfast every morning
  • Summit Dinner
    Conclusive Summit Dinner at end of PD Trip
  • Group Sightseeing
    Group activities included, as indicated in the itinerary
  • Transportation
    All in-country transportation for included BBT activities
  • Professional Guide
    Professional Guide in Switzerland
  • The BBT Team
    Your amazing Trip Leaders, your Professional Development facilitators, our Trip Managers, and our On-Site and Off-Site Team members!
  • BBT T-Shirt
    You will be sent a BBT shirt, specific to your trip, before your departure!

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Airfare is not included
  • Optional Side Trips
    You will have a list of optional side trips for an additional fee, which will be available at a later date..
  • Tips and Gratuities
    Tips for Local Guides

Available Packages

Trip with Shared room and Homestay
Deposit:$300

Shared room in Paris and Switzerland.  Homestay in Poitiers with an French Educator and their Family.

$3,900
Deposit:$300
Trip w/ Shared Room NO HOMESTAY
Deposit:$300
Available until March 6, 20257 left

Shared accommodations.



$3,900
Deposit:$300
Private Room with Homestay
Deposit:$300

Private room in Paris and Switzerland.  Homestay with an educator  and their family in Poitiers.

$5,100
Deposit:$300
Trip w/ Private room NO HOMESTAY
Deposit:$300
Available until March 6, 20257 left
$5,600
Deposit:$300


Itinerary

Day 1 - June 19
Check in day and visit Paris

Welcome to Paris! 

Our leaders will be at the airport to ensure you safe transfer to your hotel in Paris. 


Upon arrival, we will provide essential information about the itinerary, safety guidelines, and cultural expectations, ensuring you feel prepared and confident to explore the city independently.

Depending on when you arrive, you have free time to explore Paris. 


Evening Group Activity

This evening, we will visit the Eiffel Tower as a group!
Educator Takeaway: Visiting this iconic landmark offers a hands-on learning experience about the historical and architectural significance of the Eiffel Tower, as well as its role in French culture.


Overnight at Hôtel Beauvoir (or similar) 

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Bookbag Tours
144 reviews
At Bookbag Tours, we empower educators through immersive professional development journeys, fostering growth, inspiration, and lifelong learning.

Reviews

I had an incredible experience on the Bookbag Tours 2024 Egypt trip. The partnership with the travel company Egypt Unlimited and Mohammad Mostafa and his excellent guide, Mohamad Badway, made for an all around incredible and truly memorable trip. The accommodations were superb, the restaurants visited showcased some of Egypt’s amazing cuisine, and I felt safe throughout all of our journeys. We visited some of the most renown sites but also stopped by some hidden gems as well. Our team was met with nothing but hospitality and kindness and I couldn’t recommend this trip enough, or travel through Bookbag Tours enough.
By Jennifer B for Egypt: July 14-26, 2024 on Aug 09, 2024
SW
Australia was a great trip! Jeremy, Paula, Lucy, and Fairlie were amazing leaders and so knowledgeable. We were able to see and do so many things in Sydney, the Explorer Pass was great because we had so many options for things to do. Climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge was a bucket list item and it lived up to all the expectations and so much more. Getting to spend time with the teachers in Bowen was also a highlight. My home stay family was the best and I would highly recommend the home stay option for others. This was a trip of a lifetime and I am so glad I was able to experience it with this group of teachers!
By Sarah W for Australia: July 6-19, 2024 on Aug 06, 2024
SW
New Zealand was an amazing trip! Kirsten and Anisa were great leaders who were up for any adventure. It was great getting to explore Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown-getting to see both the North and South Islands were part of why I wanted this trip. Queenstown was stunning and is a must go back location after this trip!!
By Sarah W for New Zealand: July 15-27, 2024 on Aug 06, 2024
BB
I absolutely loved my time in New Zealand!! There was plenty of free time to explore the cities and try new experiences. I learned so much about the Māori culture. The guides we all amazing and it was so nice visiting a school and having the opportunity to learn from teachers in another country! I am definitely signing up for a 2026 trip!
By Brandi B for New Zealand: July 15-27, 2024 on Aug 05, 2024
AA
The Australia trip was truly incredible. This was my third trip with bookbag tours so I knew it would be well planned, but this one really exceeded my expectations. I greatly enjoyed the variety of time spent in Sydney, Airlie Beach and Bowen. All of the activities were either included or offered as side trips (bridge climb, opera house tour, Great Barrier Reef) and I thought it was a perfect balance of adventure and learning. The home stay/school experience in Bowen was truly amazing and unforgettable. The only criticism I could give would be potentially choosing an airline other than Jetstar for the domestic flights. And perhaps one more day in Airlie beach would have been nice. Overall it was the trip of a lifetime!
By Amanda Ashley K for Australia: July 6-19, 2024 on Aug 05, 2024
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