French Language School Tours & Student Trips

Morning

Start your day with a city tour to stop off at all of Paris’ must-sees, like the Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Place de la Concorde, la Concergerie, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte Chapelle, Place Vendôme, Le pont de l’Alma (Lady Di memorial) and Port de La Bourdonnais.

Afternoon

It’s going to be an intellectual afternoon. Head for Sorbonne University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, to take a tour and take notes at a lecture on a subject of your choosing.

Evening

Relax with a stand-up comedy routine in English, performed by a French comedian.

Morning

Visit the Académie Francaise, the home of the first French dictionary. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the institution, taking into account the modernisation of the French language.

Afternoon

Delve deeper into the political climate of modern France. Listen to a Gilet Jaune (part of the yellow vest movement) or En Marche member as they talk about the current political situation in France.

Evening

Indulge at dinner in the Montparnasse area. Then, go up the Montparnasse Tower to watch the sun set over a panoramic view of the city.

Morning

Start the day with an activity even the teachers can learn from! Get involved in a French slang lesson. Learn about the origins of verlan, the slang which now has huge influence on today’s language, much to the dismay of language purists at the Académie Française!

Afternoon

It’s a quick 2-hour journey to Lyon. Once you’re checked into your accommodation, take a city tour to see the highlights of Lyon. Learn about how it’s developed a reputation as the capital city of gastronomy.

Evening

Lyon boasts some great food, like Lyonnaise potatoes and saucisson de Lyon. Try it tonight!

Morning

Visit the printing room of the regional daily newspaper, ‘Le Progrès’. Hear from a journalist about what it’s like to be a French news reporter.

Afternoon

Get engaged in a French language lesson, tailor-made for a variety of levels. Then, get involved in – or just watch – a debate at Café de la Cloche, a centuries old café famous for inviting people to speak and debate.

Morning

Test out your language skills as you haggle for some last-minute souvenirs at the Lyon markets.

Afternoon

Try out some acting in a French improv class. This is a great opportunity to practise spontaneity, fluency and thinking on your feet before those oral speaking exams!

Evening

You’ve tried some delicious French food this week. Now it’s time to learn it so you can take it home. Roll up your sleeves for a French cooking class to learn how to make a famous French dish. Once you’ve feasted on your dinner, put your feet up at a traditional French cinema to enjoy a local film.