Come and live a complete experience with us thanks to our French courses, our accommodation and our weekly cultural programme! Every week we offer a great programme: between city tours, yoga (ashtanga) classes and excursions, our students never see the time pass! And in French, of course!

July has started and Bastille Day is coming soon ! We'll tell you more about it on our blog: https://www.accentfrancais.com/blog/the-feast-of-july-14

Monday 10 July

10.00am-11.30am: ADULTS - Guided tour of Montpellier's historic centre
Relive the prodigious rise and exceptional destiny that Montpellier has forged for itself over the centuries. Take a thousand-year journey through the narrow streets of the historic centre to experience the very special atmosphere of the Ecusson.
Price: FREE
Meeting point: in front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

12.30pm-2.00pm: Tutoring
Would you like to work independently or do your homework with the help of a French teacher? Then this tutorial is for you! In a dedicated room, our resource centre, you can read or work in peace and quiet. A tutor will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free
Meeting point : Room 10 (2 rue de Verdun)

1:30pm-3.00pm: JUNIORS - Guided tour of Montpellier's historic centre
Relive the prodigious rise and exceptional destiny that Montpellier has forged for itself over the centuries. Take a thousand-year journey through the narrow streets of the historic centre to experience the very special atmosphere of the Ecusson.
Price: FREE
Meeting point: in front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

3.30pm-5.00pm: ADULTS - Guided tour of Montpellier's historic centre
Relive the prodigious rise and exceptional destiny that Montpellier has forged for itself over the centuries. Take a thousand-year journey through the narrow streets of the historic centre to experience the very special atmosphere of the Ecusson.
Price: FREE
Meeting point: in front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

6pm-7.30pm: Yoga class
Ashtanga Yoga is characterised by the sequence of postures (Asana) punctuated by the Ujjayi breath, chest breathing associated with different points of concentration. The postures follow each other quite quickly. This yoga is at first a very complete physical practice, becoming progressively a way of interiority when the practitioner acquires experience.
Price: 70€ for a card of 6 classes
Further information at the reception of the Accent Français school
Meeting at the yoga school Arjuna Shala, 6 rue Maguelone

Tuesday 11 July

1.30pm-6.30pm : JUNIORS - Outing to Palavas-les-Flots
Come and discover this pretty seaside resort on the Mediterranean. Don't forget to bring water, sun cream and sunglasses, it's going to be hot! Free time on the beach possible (swimming not supervised).
Price: 10€ (tram tickets and guide included)

6.00pm-9.00pm: Cooking class with Les Ateliers d'Arthur
Come and discover traditional French home cooking with Sandrine and her team. At each class, participants will prepare a starter, main course and dessert using fresh seasonal produce, which they will enjoy together afterwards with a glass of wine.
Registration at the school reception 7 days before the course.
Price: 85€
Meeting point Les Ateliers d'Arthur, 3 rue Gerhardt

7.30pm-10.30pm: ADULTS - Petanque workshop and picnic
Come and discover this sport typical of the South of France and have fun with your new friends from school. Bring your own picnic to complete the fun!
Price: €10 (picnic not included)
Meeting point: 2 rue Jules Ferry

7pm-8.30pm: Yoga class
Ashtanga Yoga is characterised by the sequence of postures (Asana) punctuated by the Ujjayi breath, chest breathing associated with different points of concentration. The postures follow each other quite quickly. This yoga is at first a very complete physical practice, becoming progressively a way of interiority when the practitioner acquires experience.
Price: 70€ for a card of 6 classes
Further information at the reception of the Accent Français school
Meeting at the yoga school Arjuna Shala, 6 rue Maguelone

7pm: Salsa classes and introduction to Latin dances
Come and discover salsa and Latin dances, meet people and have fun in one of the emblematic bars of the city centre!
Price: Free (Drinks at your discretion)
Meeting point: Cubanito Café (13 rue de Verdun)

9pm: Grand Quiz evening
Come and have fun and meet people in one of the nicest pubs of the city!
Price: Free (Drinks at your discretion)
Meeting point: Shakespeare Pub (12 rue de la Petite Loge)

Wednesday 12 July

10.45am-12.15pm: Outing to the Botanic Garden
Push open the doors to the confidential spaces of the oldest botanical garden in France, created in 1593 by Richer de Belleval. The tour will take you first to the very secret Jardin de la Reine, the former garden of Marie de Montpellier, Queen of Aragon, and then to the Jardin des Plantes.
Price: 5€ (admission to the Museum and guided tour included), registration open before 10/07 at 4:00pm.
Meeting point: in front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

1.30pm-5.30pm: JUNIORS - Laser Quest
Come and challenge your friends in this laser battle and make your team win! May the best team win!
Price: 20€
Meeting point: in front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

1.45pm-6.00pm: Excursion to Saint Guilhem le Désert
Just 1 hour's drive from Montpellier, set off to discover St Guilhem-le-Désert, a typical Languedoc village and stop-off point on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela (listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). The village is listed as one of the "most beautiful villages in France", with just 300 inhabitants but over 1 million tourists every year. You'll discover its prestigious religious past, with its thousand-year-old Romanesque church housing the relics of St Guilhem, Charlemagne's first cousin, and a piece of the true cross of Jesus Christ.
Price: 33€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

2.30pm-4.00pm: Outing to the Botanic Garden
Push open the doors to the confidential spaces of the oldest botanical garden in France, created in 1593 by Richer de Belleval. The tour will take you first to the very secret Jardin de la Reine, the former garden of Marie de Montpellier, Queen of Aragon, and then to the Jardin des Plantes.
Price: 5€ (admission to the Museum and guided tour included), registration open before 10/07 at 4:00pm.
Meeting point: in front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

7.00pm-8.00 pm: Evening at a local beer bar and brewery
Come and have a drink with us and meet other students from the school.
Price: 20€ (beer and tapas included), registration open before 12/06 at 4:00pm
Meeting point: In front of the school, 2 rue Jules Ferry

7.30pm-24pm: Language exchange with Bla Bla Language Exchange
Come and share your passion for languages and meet people from Montpellier to speak French, English, German, Spanish and much more!
Price: free (consumption at your discretion)
Online registration

Thursday 13 July

8.00am-12.00pm: Excursion to Nîmes
Visit the Jardins de la Fontaine, an ancient Roman necropolis built around the Nemausus spring, and the Temple of Diana. Pass in front of the former great Roman temple: the Maison Carré and visit the outside of the Arena, a former Roman amphitheatre, famous for its gladiatorial and bullfighting shows (inside visit included). Visit to the Romanesque cathedral of St Castor. Free time in the town. Complimentary local biscuits
Price: 35€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

1:30pm-3:30pm: JUNIORS - Pétanque
Today, we're going to combine the French language and culture in a fun way! Join us for a great time with young people your own age!
Price: 10€
Meeting point: 2 rue Jules Ferry

1.45pm-6.00pm: Excursion to Nîmes
Visit the Jardins de la Fontaine, an ancient Roman necropolis built around the Nemausus spring, and the Temple of Diana. Pass in front of the former great Roman temple: the Maison Carré and visit the outside of the Arena, a former Roman amphitheatre, famous for its gladiatorial and bullfighting shows (inside visit included). Visit to the Romanesque cathedral of St Castor. Free time in the town. Complimentary local biscuits.
Price: 35€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

6pm-9pm: Cooking class with Les Ateliers d'Arthur
Come and discover traditional French home cooking with Sandrine and her team. In each class, participants will create a menu of starters, main course and dessert with fresh seasonal products, which they will enjoy together afterwards with a glass of wine.
Registration at the school reception 7 days before the course
Price: 85€ per person
Meeting point : Les Ateliers d'Arthur, 3 rue Gerhardt

6.00pm-9.00 pm: JUNIORS - Movie night
Come and have fun discovering the best of French culture!
Price: 10€
Meeting point: 2 rue Jules Ferry

6pm-1am : Blind Test Evening
The Social Bar is THE new place to go out in Montpellier! Located at the foot of the Tour de la Babote, the bar is run by Montpellier residents and offers daily entertainment, a co-working space, a petanque area, a bar and a dance floor!
See you at the Social Bar: 48 square de la Babote

7pm: Bachata class and introduction to Latin dances
Come and discover salsa and Latin dances, meet people and have fun in one of the emblematic bars of the city centre!
Price: Free (consumption at your discretion)
Meeting point: Cubanito Café (13 rue de Verdun)

7pm : Swing evening
Come and enjoy the vintage atmosphere of the Gazette Café's swing evenings and discover this very festive dance!
Price : Free (consumption at your discretion)
Meeting point at the Gazette Café (6, rue Levat)

7pm-8.30pm: Yoga class
Ashtanga Yoga is characterised by the sequence of postures (Asana) punctuated by the Ujjayi breath, chest breathing associated with different points of concentration. The postures follow each other quite quickly. This yoga is at first a very complete physical practice, becoming progressively a way of interiority when the practitioner acquires experience.
Price: 70€ for a card of 6 classes
Further information at the reception of the Accent Français school
Meeting at the yoga school Arjuna Shala, 6 rue Maguelone

Friday 14 July - BANK HOLIDAY

The school will be closed on this day and there will be no classes. In compensation, we are offering a free excursion in the region to all our students. It's the perfect way to practise your French and discover the local culture and history!

1:45pm-6:30pm: Excursion to Saintes Maries de la Mer
Discover the Camargue and its special animals: pink flamingos, bulls and horses. Ponds mingle with the land or the other way round, where people grow rice, salt and vines. A seaside town symbolises this region: Les Saintes Maries de la mer and its fortified Romanesque church, a Christian pilgrimage site on the Way of St James. Pilgrims come here to venerate the relics of the St Maries (Marie Jacobée: aunt of Jesus and Marie Salomé: mother of the apostles James and John). The gypsy community gathers here every year to celebrate the relics of their patron saint, Saint Sara. This village is considered to be one of the oldest Christian cults in the West. Free time in the town and on the beach. Swimming is possible, but please bring a swimming costume.
Price: FREE for our students
Registration with Steffy by 07/07 at 16:00
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

8:45pm : Fireworks and Firemen's Ball
Join us for this exceptional evening and celebrate the bank holidays with the other students of the school!
Price: Free
Meeting point at the school reception (2, rue Jules Ferry)

Saturday 15 July

Morning suggestion: Go to the market ! Marché des Arceaux, organic and local products

9:00am - 6:30pm : Excursion to Uzès and Avignon
Our first stop is Uzès, where we'll visit St Etienne's Cathedral and its Romanesque Italian-style tower. Then we'll explore the historic centre and its Place aux Herbes. Finally, we'll pass by the Duke's castle and the house of the famous writer Racine. There's free time to eat in the town (very nice market on Saturday mornings). In the afternoon we visit Avignon, passing the famous 12th-century Pont St Benezet, the source of a famous traditional song. Then we'll cross the ramparts to enter the historic centre, where we'll discover its medieval streets and the Romanesque cathedral of Notre Dame des Doms. Free time in the city.
Price: 49€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Sunday 16 July

9:00am - 6:00pm : Excursion to Marseille
The 1st port and capital of the French Mediterranean, Marseille is a magnificent city between the Camargue, the Alps and the Côte d'Azur. We'll climb up to visit the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, a 19th-century Neo-Byzantine church and pilgrimage site for the people of Marseille, nicknamed the Good Mother. It offers exceptional views over the city and the Château d'If, home of the famous Count of Monte Cristo. We'll then take a walk along the Old Port to discover the Roman Dock Museum and the narrow streets of the Panier district. We'll finish our tour of the district with a visit to the Old Charity. We'll then visit Notre Dame de la Major cathedral, which boasts one of the highest domes in the world. Combining Roman and Oriental styles, it is a real treasure trove, with Byzantine arcades, white marble and magnificent mosaics inside. Finally, we'll end our day at Fort St Jean and its towers, which guard the entrance to the city's port. The view over the port is magnificent.
Price: 55€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Morning suggestions : Go to the market !
- Farmers' market in the Antigone district
- Flea market in the Mosson district
- Les dimanches du Peyrou (second-hand goods and antiques) in the Peyrou/Arc de Triomphe district

Do you want to come to France and enjoy an unforgettable immersion stay? Do you want to make sure you have a fantastic experience? Choose Accent Français, a school with the Qualité FLE abel and a member of the Groupement FLE, it is your guarantee of a reliable, quality programme!

See you soon!

The Accent Français team
contact@accentfrancais.com

Activity programme from 10 to 16 July 2023