Activity programme from 4 to 10 July 2022

ARCome 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 4 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 : in front of the school (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 : in front of the school (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 5 July
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 6 July
2pm-4pm : 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)

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

7.30pm - 9.30pm : Wine bar evening INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Join us for a convivial evening in a wine bar where we can taste locally produced wines and share some tapas! This will be an opportunity to meet other students from the school and practice your French! 
Price: Free (Drinks at the students'discretion)
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

Thursday 7 July
2.30 - 4pm : Photo rallye INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+)
Come and discover Montpellier and have fun with your new school friends!
Price : 5€
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)

2.30 - 3.45pm : Cheese tasting INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
Hard or soft cheeses, blue, bloomy, made from cow's, goat's or sheep's milk, raw milk, etc. They will no longer hold any secrets for you after this tasting in the company of a real artisan cheesemaker in his appetizing shop!
Price: 15€
Meeting point : in front of the school (2 rue Jules Ferry)
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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

​​​​​​​Friday 8 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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1.45pm-6.30pm: Excursion to Aigues Mortes INCLUDED IN THE JUNIORS PACK (16+) AND THE DISCOVERY STAY (18+)
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: 30€ (+10€ for the boat trip, +20€ for the horseback riding trip)
Online registration on www.oculture.fr
Meet 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean
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Saturday 9 July
9am - 6.30pm: Excursion to Arles, Camargue and Saintes Maries de la Mer 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. 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 swimming costume.
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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9am - 6.30pm: Excursion to Avignon
On the banks of the Rhône, on the border between Languedoc and Provence, stands the magnificent city of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A multicultural city with an incredible past, discover the famous city of the popes. First we will pass the famous 12th century St Benezet bridge, which is the origin of a famous traditional song. Then we will pass the ramparts to enter the historic centre to discover its medieval streets, its Romanesque cathedral Notre Dame des Doms, we will have the pleasure to follow the path of the Promenade des Papes, with a magnificent panorama on the city and the region from the top of the Jardins des Doms. After a tour of the Palace of the Popes we will visit the interior of the largest Gothic palace in Europe built by the popes in the 14th century. Finally we will discover a charming flamboyant gothic church of St. Peter, twinned with the prestigious Basilica of Rome.
Price: 55€
Online registration at  www.oculture.fr
​​​​​​​Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

Sunday 10 July

9.00am-6.30pm: Excursion to Nimes and Pont du Gard
Visit of the Jardins de la Fontaine, 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 outside visit of the arena (inside visit not included), former Roman amphitheatre, known for its gladiator and bull shows. Visit to the Romanesque cathedral of St Castor. Free time in the city. At noon you can discover the brandade de Nîmes, a speciality of the city made of cod and olive oil.
The Pont du Gard, the highest Roman aqueduct bridge (passing 48 metres above the river), 2000 years old, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
45 min walk along the aqueduct, shoes closed, bottle of water. Possibility of swimming in the river under the aqueduct. Take a swimming costume.
Price: 49€.
Online registration at  www.oculture.fr
​​​​​​​Meeting point 10 minutes before departure at 25 rue du Grand Saint Jean

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!

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The Accent Français team
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