Activity programme from 27 June to 3rd 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 27 June
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 de Verdun

​​​​​​​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 de Verdun​​​​​​​

Tuesday 28 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 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

Wednesday 29 June
1.45pm - 3.15pm : Regional specialties tasting INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+) AND THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Come and discover how local specialties are made in the sunny South! Pascal welcomes us to his shop O Bon Coin to share with us those delicious treats!
Price: 15€.
Meeting point: in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

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 30 June
1.45pm-6.30pm : Excursion to Nîmes
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€
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 game/sport and have fun with your new school friends!
Price : 5€
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry

​​​​​​​Friday 1st 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 : at school reception (2 rue Jules Ferry)​​​​​​​
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1.30pm-6.30pm: Excursion to Saintes Maries de la Mer and Camargue INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+) AND THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Half day excursion. 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: 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
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Saturday 2nd July
8.30am - 6.00pm: Excursion to Marseille INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACKAGE (16+) and DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
The first port and capital of the French Mediterranean, Marseille is a magnificent city between the Camargue, the Alps and the French Riviera. We will go up to visit the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, a 19th century neo-Byzantine church, a pilgrimage of the Marseillais nicknamed the Good Mother. The view of the city and the castle of If, the famous Count of Monte Cristo, is exceptional. Then we will walk along the Old Port to discover the Roman Dock Museum and the narrow streets of the Panier district. We will finish the visit of the district by the old Charité. We will then visit the Notre Dame de la Major Cathedral which has one of the highest domes in the world. Combining Roman and Oriental styles, it is a real treasure with Byzantine arches, white marble and beautiful mosaics inside. Finally we will end our day at Fort St John and its towers which guard the entrance to the city's port. The view of the port is magnificent.
Price: 49€
Online registration at  www.oculture.fr
​​​​​​​Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean
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Sunday 3rd July

Suggestions for the morning:
- 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