The Guadeloupe Teacher Retreat is currently in development for June 2028.

This future program will take French teachers into the Guadeloupe archipelago: Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante, and Les Saintes, each offering a different way to understand France in the Caribbean.

Guadeloupe is part of France, but it is too often missing from how students imagine French culture. This retreat will help educators explore the archipelago through its landscapes, Creole language, literary voices, local education, ecological realities, music, foodways, and cultural memory.

From the volcanic rainforest of Basse-Terre to the rural heritage of Marie-Galante, from the coastal and cultural life of Grande-Terre to Les Saintes, known for one of the most beautiful bays in the world, this retreat will offer teachers a deeper way to bring the French Caribbean into their classrooms.

The program will also highlight Guadeloupe’s literary and intellectual presence, including figures such as Maryse Condé, whose work opens powerful conversations around memory, identity, colonial history, family, language, and belonging.

This program is designed for French teachers, World Language educators, and educators in U.S. institutions who want to teach the Francophone world beyond mainland France.

It is a strong fit for:

• French teachers at the middle school, high school, or university level

• World Language educators looking to expand how they teach the Francophone world

• Teachers who want concrete classroom takeaways, not just inspiration

• Educators who value honest cultural work: rigorous, respectful, and unsanitized

• Curriculum leaders or department chairs looking for stronger ways to include Martinique and the French Caribbean

• Educators who want to connect language teaching with history, ecology, memory, art, identity, and lived realities

Participants are responsible for making sure they meet all travel requirements for Martinique before departure.

Passport

A valid passport is required for U.S. travelers.

Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay. We strongly recommend having at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your return date, as some airlines and travel providers may apply stricter rules.

Flights

International airfare is not included in the program price.

Participants are responsible for booking their own flights to and from Martinique . JD Agency Experience will provide recommended arrival and departure windows so airport transfers can be coordinated.

Scheduled airport transfers are included on the official arrival and departure days.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required for all participants.

Participants may use JD Agency Experience’s recommended provider or choose their own travel insurance provider, as long as proof of coverage is submitted before departure.

Coverage should include trip cancellation, travel delays, medical emergencies, lost luggage, and other unexpected situations.

Health & Mobility

This retreat includes walking tours, outdoor visits, boat excursions, stairs, uneven ground, warm weather, and some full program days.

Participants should be comfortable walking, spending time outdoors, boarding boats, and participating in field-based activities.

Important Note

Travel requirements may change before departure. Participants are responsible for checking current entry, airline, passport, and health requirements before traveling.