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!

Monday 15 August
1.45pm-6.00pm: Excursion to Saintes Maries de la Mer with Jérémie
Discover the Camargue and its specific animals: pink flamingos, bulls, horses. The ponds mix with the land or the other way round, man cultivates rice, salt and vines. A town by the sea symbolises this region: Les Saintes Maries de la mer and its fortified Romanesque church, a place of Christian pilgrimage on the road to St Jacques. Pilgrims come here to venerate the relics of the St Maries (Mary Jacoba: aunt of Jesus and Mary Salome: 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 one of the oldest Christian cults in the West. Free time in the city and beach. Swimming possible, take swimming costume.
Price: FREE FOR ALL OUR STUDENTS TO COMPENSATE THE GROUP LESSONS OF THE BANK HOLIDAY
Registration at the school reception before August, 5th at 4pm
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Tuesday 16 August
2.30pm-4.00pm: Guided city tour of Montpellier JUNIORS (16+)
Relive the prodigious rise and exceptional destiny that Montpellier has forged for itself over the centuries. A journey of a thousand years along the alleys of the historic centre to let you experience the very special atmosphere of the Ecusson.
Price : Free
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

4.30pm-6.00pm: Guided city tour of Montpellier ADULTS (18+)
Relive the prodigious rise and exceptional destiny that Montpellier has forged for itself over the centuries. A journey of a thousand years along the alleys of the historic centre to let you experience the very special atmosphere of the Ecusson.
Price : Free
Meeting point : in front of the school (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

8.30-10pm: Quiz night at the Shakespeare pub ADULTS 18+
Come and have a good time with your new friends from school. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
Price: Free (drinks at the discretion of the students)
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

Wednesday 17 August
1.30pm- 4pm: Bowling outgoing INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+)
Come and spend a convivial moment with your new friends, we'll stay cool and have fun!
Price: 15€
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

2.30pm - 4.00pm : Macarons tasting INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Come and discover how macarons are made in town! The Maison Roux welcomes us to his laboratory and shop to share with us the secrets of making his delicious treats!
Price: 15€

Thursday 18 August
1.30pm- 3.00pm: Board game activity INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+)
Come and spend a convivial moment with your new friends, we'll stay cool and have fun!
Price: Free
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

1.45pm-6pm: Excursion to Sète
Visit of the peninsula nicknamed "Little Venice of Languedoc" and its multiple canals. Magnificent panoramic view from the top of Mont Saint Clair over the town, the sea, the mountains and the oyster and mussel fields of the Thau Lagoon. Visit of the church Notre Dame de la Salette and its surprising frescos. Walk along the Canal du Midi and the largest fishing port in the French Mediterranean. Panorama of the fishing boats, trawlers and tuna boats. City of many artists such as the famous singer Georges Brassens and the poet Paul Valéry. Free time.
Price: 30€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

6.00pm-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

7pm - 8.30pm : Creperie evening INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Join us for a friendly evening in a crêperie where we can enjoy sweet and savoury galettes! This will be an opportunity to meet other students from the school and practice your French!
Price: 20€ (Menu included: 1 salted galette + 1 sweet crêpe + 1 drink)
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

Friday 12 August
From 12.15pm: Leaving certificate delivery
Come and get your end-ouf-course certificate ! Meet the team and spend a convivial moment with the other departing students.
Price: free of charge
Meeting point at school reception (2 rue Jules Ferry)

1.45pm-6pm: Excursion to Aigues-Mortes INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+) and DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Visit of the oldest French port in the Mediterranean (departure of the last two crusades in the Middle Ages), a fortified medieval town built in the 13th century, surrounded by intact ramparts almost 2 km long, view of the ramparts and the Constance tower (former lighthouse from the 13th century, then former Protestant prison and its famous prisoner Marie Durand), panoramic view of the town, the ponds of the Camargue, the salt mountains of the "salins du midi" (southern salt marshes), pink flamingos, pink salt marshes. Free time in the city. Tasting of fougasse (orange blossom brioche), a sweet speciality of Aigues-Mortes. Panoramic view of a pretty beach on the Languedoc coastline.
Price: 35€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Saturday 6 August
9am - 6.00pm : Excursion to Pézenas, Béziers, Canal du Midi INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+) and DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Pezenas, nicknamed the little Venice of Languedoc, does not bear this title for nothing. Indeed, it was for many years the capital of Languedoc and the resting place of several French kings, queens and aristocrats, who built many private mansions there. The city inspired Molière, the famous French theatre writer of the 17th century, for more than 10 years.
After a tour of the town, we will take a break at the famous black sand beach of Cap d'Agde where its volcano exploded several hundred thousand years ago, creating black sand beaches unique in France. The panorama on the sea is simply splendid.
We will discover the famous locks of Fonserannes of the Canal du Midi, the oldest canal in Europe, built 350 years ago, 250 kms long, it is of course registered in the Unesco heritage.
Finally, the day will end with a visit to Béziers, the region's wine capital, and its magnificent Gothic cathedral of St Nazaire, with its grandiose panorama over the Béziers region.
Price : 49€
Online registration at www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Sunday 7 August
9am - 6.30pm: Excursion to Carcassonne
Come and discover its 3 km of double ramparts, its 52 towers, its castle, its ancient Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and its magnificent stained glass windows. Unesco heritage site, famous set for many films shot in the city, we will discover its many hidden treasures, a real leap into the past (entrance to the castle and ramparts not included). Enjoy a cassoulet, the city's famous speciality.
Price : 55€
Online registration at www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

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 15 to 21 August 2022