Activity programme from 18 to 24 July 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 18 July
​​​​​​​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 : 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 : 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 19 July
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)
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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 20 July
1.30pm-3.30pm : Laser Quest INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+)
Come and play with your new school friends! May the best team win!
Price : 15€
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)
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2.30pm - 3.30pm : 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 Jules Ferry)
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6.30pm-9.30pm: Language exchange with Yellow Chatters
Price: free (consumption at your discretion)
Online registration
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​​​​​Thursday 21 July
1.30pm-3.00pm : Pétanque INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+)
Come and challenge your new school friends and discover petanque, the traditional sport of the South of France!
Price : 5€
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)
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7.30pm - 9.00pm : 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 + tapas to share included)
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)
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Friday 22 July
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 : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

1.45pm-6.30pm: Excursion to Nîmes INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+) AND THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Visit of the Gardens of the Fountain, ancient Roman necropolis built around the Nemausus spring, visit of the temple of Diana. Passing in front of the former great Roman temple: the Maison Carré and interior visit of the Arena, former Roman amphitheatre, known for its gladiator and bull shows (interior visit not included). Visit to the Romanesque cathedral of St Castor. Free time in the city. Local biscuits offered.
Price : 35€ for the day 
Online registration at 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
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Saturday 23 July
1.30pm-6.30pm : Excursion to Saintes Maries de la mer - Camargue
Discover the Camargue and its specific animals: pink flamingos, bulls, horses. The ponds mix with the land or the opposite, 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 a swimming costume.
Price: 30€ (+10€ for the boat trip)
Online registration at www.oculture.fr
Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Morning suggestion: Marché des Arceaux, organic and local products

Sunday 24 July
9.00am - 6.30pm: Excursion to Carcassonne INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+) and DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Come and discover its 3 kms of double ramparts, its 52 towers, its château comtal, 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 famous speciality of the city.
Price : 55€ for the day
Online registration at www.oculture.fr
​​​​​​​Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Suggestions for the weekend:
- Farmers' market in the Antigone district
- Flea market in the Mosson district
- Les dimanches du Peyrou (flea market and antiques) in the Peyrou/Arc de Triomphe district
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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