Activity programme from 13 to 20 June 2022

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 13 June
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2.30pm-4.00pm: 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 : 2 rue de Verdun

Tuesday 14 June
2.30pm - 6.30pm: Beach outing  INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+) and DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Come and enjoy the sun and share a good time with your friends from school. Remember to bring a bottle of water, a hat and sun cream!
Price: 5€ (tram tickets included)
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue de Verdun)

6pm-9pm: Cooking class with  Les Ateliers d'Arthur
During the adult cooking classes, you will make the entire recipe, and leave with all of your creations. An alternation of sweet and savoury recipes will be offered throughout the year.
Registration at the school reception 7 days before the course
Price: 80€ 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

Wednesday 15 June
2.30pm - 3.30pm : Chocolate tasting INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+)
Come and discover how chocolate candies are made from the pod! Chocolate maker Thierry Papereux welcomes us to his laboratory and shop to share with us the secrets of making his delicious treats!
Price: 15€.
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue de Verdun)

3.45pm - 4.45pm : Chocolate tasting INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Come and discover how chocolate candies are made from the pod! Chocolate maker Thierry Papereux welcomes us to his laboratory and shop to share with us the secrets of making his delicious treats!
Price: 15€.
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue de Verdun)

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

6.30pm-9.30pm: Language exchange with Yellow Chatters
Price: free (consumption at your discretion)
Online registration

Thursday 16 June
1.45pm-6.00pm : Excursion to Aigues-Mortes INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+)
Half day excursion. 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 of 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", the pink flamingos, the pink salt pans. Free time in the city. Tasting of fougasse (orange blossom brioche), a sweet speciality of Aigues-Mortes. Panorama on a pretty beach of the Languedoc coastline.
Price : 35€ for the course
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

6pm-9pm: Cooking class with  Les Ateliers d'Arthur
During the adult cooking classes, you will make the entire recipe, and leave with all of your creations. An alternation of sweet and savoury recipes will be offered throughout the year.
Registration at the school reception 7 days before the course
Price: 80€ per person
Meeting point : Les Ateliers d'Arthur, 3 rue Gerhardt

7pm - 8.30pm : Beer bar evening  INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Join us for a convivial evening in a beer bar where we can taste locally produced beers and share some tapas! This will be an opportunity to meet other students from the school and practice your French!
Price: 20€ (4 beers tasting platter or 2 beers + tapas to share included)
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue de Verdun)

​​​​​​​ Friday 17 June
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 de Verdun, 1st floor)
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1.45pm-6.00pm: Excursion to Pic Saint Loup and Wine tasting INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Discover Montpellier's favourite mountain, easy and magnificent, you will be surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean vegetation and will reach the summit to discover the most beautiful panorama of the region. A bottle of water and sports shoes are required. Tasting of Pic St Loup wine. Hike 2-3h approximately. Medium level.
Price: 30€
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

2.30pm-4.00pm: Pétanque workshop INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+)
Come and discover this typical South of France sport and have fun with your new school friends
Price : 5€
Meeting point : 2 rue de Verdun

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
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Saturday 18 June
9am - 6pm: Excursion to Arles and Baux de Provence INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+) and DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
First of all, we will take the opportunity to discover the Roman monuments listed as World Heritage by Unesco: the amphitheatre and its 25,000 seats, famous for its gladiatorial and bullfighting games today. Then we will continue to the ancient Roman theatre, the Baths of Constantine, the underground galleries of the former imperial palace. We will then discover the religious monuments such as the cathedral and its Romanesque-Gothic cloister. Finally we will visit the famous garden of the former hospital and night café, painted by the Dutch expressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. The rest of the day will be spent discovering the charming village of Les Baux de Provence, which is well known as the "Balcony of Provence". This village, surrounded by cliffs, has a magnificent view of Provence. Its castle, Romanesque church, medieval streets and Santon museum will transport you into the history of Provence.
Price: 45€
Online registration at  www.oculture.fr
​​​​​​​Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean
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Sunday 19 June
8.30am - 6.30pm: Excursion to Gorges du Tarn
After crossing the famous Millau viaduct, we will start with a panorama of the gorges, then we will go down to the village of Sainte Enimie, on the edge of the river, this medieval village, built entirely of stone, is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Guided tour then free time to eat (swimming possible in summer). Descent of the caves with a stop at St Chély du Tarn, stop and panoramic view at La Malène. Finally panorama from the most famous panoramic point of the gorges: the Point sublime. Panorama on the Millau viaduct.
Price : 49€
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