French Language School Trips

This morning, students will start their day with a city tour to stop off at all of Paris’ must-sees, like the Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Place de la Concorde, la Concergerie, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte Chapelle, Place Vendôme, Le pont de l’Alma (Lady Di memorial) and Port de La Bourdonnais.

Get ready, it’s going to be an intellectual afternoon. Head for Sorbonne University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, to take a tour and take notes at a lecture.

Get ready to laugh out loud at a stand-up comedy show in English, performed by a French comedian.

Step into the heart of French language and tradition with a visit to the legendary Académie Française – the birthplace of the first French dictionary! Students will dive into a lively discussion on the institution’s role today, weighing its impact on the modernisation of the French language.

Next, students will dive into the dynamic world of modern French politics. They’ll hear firsthand from a member of the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vest movement) or En Marche, gaining real insight into the issues shaping France today.

Savour a delicious dinner in the lively Montparnasse district, then head to the top of the Montparnasse Tower to watch the sun set over Paris with breathtaking panoramic views.

Kick off the day with a fun and eye-opening activity – even the teachers might learn something new! Dive into a French slang lesson and uncover the roots of verlan, the street slang that’s shaping modern French, much to the horror of the traditionalists at the Académie Française!

It’s then a quick 2-hour journey to Lyon, where students will spending the next couple of days. Once students have checked into their accommodation, they will take a city tour to see the highlights of Lyon. During the city tour they will earn about how it’s developed a reputation as the capital city of gastronomy.

Lyon boasts some great food, like Lyonnaise potatoes and saucisson de Lyon. Try it tonight!

Step behind the scenes at Le Progrès, a major regional daily newspaper, and explore its printing room in action. Then, meet a French journalist and get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to report the news in France.

Get engaged in a French language lesson, tailor-made for a variety of levels. Then, get involved in – or just watch – a debate at Café de la Cloche, a centuries old café famous for inviting people to speak and debate.

It’s time for students to test out their language skills as they haggle for some last-minute souvenirs at the Lyon markets.

Next, jump into a fun French improv class where students can practice thinking on their feet, boost their fluency, and sharpen their spontaneity.

For the final evening, students will roll up their sleeves for a French cooking class to learn how to make a famous French dish. Once they’ve feasted on their dinner, they can put their feet up at a traditional French cinema to enjoy a local film.