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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

The activity and leisure programme includes exploring the Verdon canyon by canoe or hiking, sailing on the gentle waves of Lake Esparron, swimming in the deep waters of St Croix, tree and rock climbing on the slope of St Julien, archery, learning to juggle, playing percussion on African Jembes and more. You may also participate in creative workshops: there are theatre enactments and the chance to make a video recording or take part in a culinary workshop. The programme also includes two full day excursions. After dinner, activities continue: camping in the open air (bivouacing), local village ball, pizza evening, quizzes and a hip dance party. The friendly monitors will join in everything with you.

It is possible to book a two day special skiing trip. This option costs an extra 80 euros (this includes ski rental, ski lifts, skiing insurance, supervision, full board and transport).

Accommodation

The programme includes full board accommodation in the main part of the domaine, the 'Pavillion d'Aurabelle'. The bedrooms have four to six beds with toilets and bathroom. Students and instructors enjoy delicious meals together at a long table on the terrace.

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