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!

Summer is approaching and the festival season continues in Montpellier! After sports, we're moving on to culture and more particularly, theatre: the "Printemps des Comédiens" festival is coming up. We tell you everything here: https://www.accentfrancais.com/blog/montpellier-festival-le-printemps-des-comediens

Monday 29 May - 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!

1:30pm-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 24/05 at 16:00
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Tuesday 30 May

9.45am-11.15am: Guided city tour of Montpellier
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)

3pm-4.30pm: Guided city tour of Montpellier
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)

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

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 31 May

10.30am-12:00pm: Game workshop
Come and have fun with Lucie for this workshop, we will play a role-playing game and keep the suspense going until the end of the game!
Price: FREE
Meeting point: Room 11 (2 rue de Verdun)

11.00am-6.00pm: "Immortelle" painting exhibition at La Panacée
Immortelle offers an ambitious panorama of young French figurative painting. Taking place for the first time in all the art centres, the exhibition is divided into two sections.
The MO.CO. showcases emblematic artists from the French scene, born between 1970 and the early 80s. This generous, sensitive exhibition pays homage to the physical, materialist, erotic and romantic aspects of painting.
At the MO.CO. Panacée, the new generation of artists from the mid-80s and 90s offer a multi-faceted vision of the future of figurative painting, revisiting the great traditional genres with a contemporary and conceptual twist.
Price: Free
Meeting point: 14 rue de l'école de pharmacie

2.15pm-3.45pm: Game workshop
Come and have fun with Lucie for this workshop, we will play a role-playing game and keep the suspense going until the end of the game!
Price: FREE
Meeting point: Room 11 (2 rue de Verdun)

6.00pm-8.00pm: Melting Potes
Come and have a drink with us and meet other students from the school.
Price: FREE (Students have to pay for their own drinks)
Meeting point: In front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

6.00pm-7.20pm: 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

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 1 June

The "Printemps des Comédiens" Festival gets underway. Read all about it here: https://www.accentfrancais.com/fr/blog/festival-de-montpellier-le-printemps-des-comediens

1.45pm-6.30pm : 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

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 2 June

8.00am-12.00pm : Excursion to Sète
Visit the peninsula nicknamed the "Little Venice of Languedoc" and its many canals. From the top of Mont Saint Clair, enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the town, the sea, the mountains and the oyster and mussel beds of the Etang de Thau. Visit the church of Notre Dame de la Salette and its surprising frescoes. Walk along the Canal du Midi and the largest fishing port in the French Mediterranean. Panoramic views of the fishing boats, trawlers and tuna boats. Town of many artists, including the famous singer Georges Brassens and the poet Paul Valéry. Free time.
Price : 33€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

12.30pm-2.00pm: Educational workshop “French wines”
Would you like to practice your French after class and meet other students from the school? We invite you every week to participate in our pedagogical workshop.
Price: Free on registration
Meeting point : Room 10 (2 rue de Verdun)

1.45pm-6.30pm : Excursion to Sète and boat trip
Visit the peninsula nicknamed the "Little Venice of Languedoc" and its many canals. From the top of Mont Saint Clair, enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the town, the sea, the mountains and the oyster and mussel beds of the Etang de Thau. Visit the church of Notre Dame de la Salette and its surprising frescoes. Walk along the Canal du Midi and the largest fishing port in the French Mediterranean. Panoramic views of the fishing boats, trawlers and tuna boats. Town of many artists, including the famous singer Georges Brassens and the poet Paul Valéry. Free time.
Price : 47€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Saturday 3 June

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

9.00m - 6.30pm : Excursion to Carcassonne
Come and discover its 3km of double ramparts, its 52 towers, its château comtal, its ancient Romanesque-Gothic cathedral St and its magnificent stained-glass windows. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous setting for many of the films shot in the city, we'll set off to 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 on www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Sunday 4 June

9.00am-12.00pm : La Montpellier Reine charity race
The Montpellier Reine® is an annual race organised by the association "La Montpellier-Reine a du Coeur". It helps to combat breast cancer by donating funds to organisations that fight the disease.
More details on this event: https://www.montpellier-reine.org/

9.00am - 6.00pm : Excursion to Nîmes and and Pont du Gard
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 (inside visit not included), a former Roman amphitheatre, famous for its gladiatorial and bullfighting shows. Visit to the Romanesque cathedral of St Castor. Free time in the town. At lunchtime, you can try Nîmes brandade, a local speciality made from cod and olive oil. The Pont du Gard, the highest Roman aqueduct bridge (48 metres above the river), is 2000 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 45-minute walk along the aqueduct, shoes closed, bottle of water. Possibility of swimming in the river beneath the aqueduct. Bring a swimming costume.
Price: 49€
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 29 May to 4 June 2023