Once a former royal palace and a prison during the French Revolution, the Conciergerie lies within close distance of Notre Dame Cathedral on the River Seine. Its charming façade is something of a fairytale, but hides the irony that it was at one time the most feared prison during the Reign of Terror. More on […]

The end of the week is finally here signaling another educational travel photo! Situated on the banks of the River Seine and in the heart of Paris, lies the Conciergerie. Having served as both a royal palace and a prison, the Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité. The Conciergerie […]

Drawing a flood of visitors every day to its palatial grounds, Versailles hardly needs an introduction. Here at EA Tours, we allow our teachers to custom-design the educational trip of their dreams for them and their students. Out of all the countries in the world, France is among the top destinations to visit on an […]

It seems that when you venture outside the city to the grand estate of Versailles all of Paris has the same idea. While it’s only a short train ride from the French capital, this elaborate estate is a whole other world and always a hit with students and teachers on their educational tours. For first-timers, […]

Educational travel is one of the most effective ways to help students in becoming global citizens. Prior to leaving on your educational tour, there is another side to tour preparation that may not have crossed your mind. It’s a way for students to see their travel destinations in a new light. They can experience history […]

Happy Monday readers! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and a fantastic start to the week. In my previous post, I shared with you a photo of the Château de Fontainebleau outside of Paris, France. For today, I’d like to give you a little more insight into why this museum is such a historical […]

Cheers to the first Friday of 2014! adobe reader software Have you ever been somewhere that’s so majestic it’s breathtaking? That’s what it was like when I visited the Château de Fontainebleau in France. It has the distinct honor of being one of the largest châteaux in France as well as being the only château […]

Happy New Year readers! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I have an exciting new blog post today about the City of Angels to kick off the new year in educational travel articles. Los Angeles is famous far and wide as the home of Hollywood stardom, but look beyond the glitz and glamour […]

This past Friday, I shared with you a photo of the majestic Celtic cross and tower of Monasterboice in Ireland. Located among the rolling hills of county Louth, this monastic site is just north of Drogheda. Both a scenic and historical area, Monasterboice is a popular spot for educators and their students to stop off […]

  Located among the rolling hills of County Louth in Ireland, lies the famed historical area of Monasterboice. This scenic region leading to Newgrange is full of unspoiled beauty and breathtaking vistas. With educational tours to Ireland gaining in popularity, students and teachers should plan a visit to this monastic site to witness first-hand the […]