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Gréoux-les-Bains
Gréoux is a charming little town located in the heart of Provence about forty kilometres away from Aix en Provence in the 'parc naturel du Verdon'.

The School

The centre is located in a beautiful provencal domaine near Gréoux-les-Bains. The centre offers various junior programmes over the easter and summer holidays in different sections of the domaine. The main sections are the 'Pavillion d'Aurabelle', the 'Adventure Base' and the 'Farmhouse'. All benefit from access to a lovely swimming pool, many sports fields and fantastic surroundings.

The school has the following affiliations or memberships:

Officially recognised as a "centre de formation" by the French ministry of Employment and Solidarity, member of Maison de France, Bildungsurlaub

Lessons

The French workshops take place every morning. The center has developed its own teaching method based on "la communication des 3P: parole, pratique et plaisir". You will be practising three hours a day, at your own level and in small groups of 6 to 8 students. The learning sessions are creative: role playing games, interviews, radio or video reporting. You will gain confidence which will make you feel like speaking French all the time.

Activities

This programme includes horse riding lessons at a superb stable yard in the Aurabelle valley run by Biki Atger (winner of the European champion endurance in 1995), a two day trek and bivouac on a tranquil beach at Lake Esparron, an excursion to the French riviera, canoeing, rock climbing and creative workshops (pottery, African jembé drum, cooking). The horse riding lessons are aimed at students of all levels. (More advanced riders will enjoy longer and tougher treks through woods and fields).There are also activities in the evenings such as barbecues, dance parties, local village ball and much more. The friendly monitors join in everything with you.

Accommodation

The programme includes full board accommodation in the beautiful 'Farmhouse'. The bedrooms have four to six beds with showers and toilets. You will go to the 'Pavillon d'Aurabelle' regularly so that you can take a dip in the swimming pool, and join some of the special meals and activities.

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