French for Seniors

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A special course for over 50

A lovely programme designed for students over 50 years of age, wishing to improve their French language skills while being immersed in a French-speacking region. The programme consists of French lessons in the mornings and activities in the afternoons and some evenings.

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BiarritzBrestLyonMontpellierSte Anne Montreux

Montreux
Located within the French speaking region of Switzerland, Montreux is the pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Welcoming visitors from throughout the whole world has become a way of life for this charming place, which is home to just over 20,000 inhabitants.


The School

The school is located on the city's main street in one of Switzerland's most famous tourist spots, on the banks of Lake Geneva near the beautiful lakeside promenade. The school offers bright and comfortable classrooms, some of them with a stunning view of the lake and the Alps, a shady terrace, a cafeteria as well as modern equipment and materials.

The school has the following affiliations or memberships:

Souffle, FIYTO, ALTO, CSN, Bildungsurlaub, AVDEP, FSEP, Swiss Tourism Quality Mark

Lessons

The French lessons take place in the morning from Monday to Friday. They are organised by levels (elementary to advanced) and comprise a maximum of eight students. Lessons are based mainly on oral expression.

Activities

The activity programme includes activities such as: a welcome drink, a historical tour of Montreux, thermal baths at Lavey, a guided tour of the famous Chillon castle, a tour of the Gianadda Foundation in Martigny, a wine tasting and "raclette au feu de bois" evening, a hike on the "Mont Pelerin" panoramic elevator, a gourmet tour of the most beautiful vineyards in the Vevey-Montreux region, a tour of the Jenisch Museum in Vevey, a guided tour of the Lausanne cathedral and shopping, an introduction to Nordic walking in Leysin with a guide, a cruise to Evian les Bains, a fondue dinner, a tour and cooking workshop at the Alimentarium food museum in Vevey.

Accommodation

The course includes half board accommodation in a host family. The school has selected families that are compatible with the interests and wishes of the over 50s population. These families offer suitable accommodation facilities (single rooms), so that your stay is on the one hand comfortable, and on the other hand beneficial for learning the French language. It is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of French speaking Switzerland.


Practical Information

Programme:  15 French lessons of 45 minutes per week & activity programme
Levels:  Elementary to advanced
Age:  50+
Group Size:  4 to 8
Duration:  One, two or three weeks
Material/Equipment:  Provided
Internet Access:  Yes (wireless for laptops)
Airport Transfer:  The school offers a transfer service from Geneva airport (an hour away): 170 Eur (single). Alternatively we recommend taking the train from Geneva.

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