Learn French in Aix-en-Provence: Social Life
All students are encouraged to make the most of their time in Aix-en-Provence by participating in the guided excursions and activities offered by the French language school. The school staff are also happy to help in organizing sports activities such as tennis, golf, swimming etc. The school work with a series of trustworthy partners – associations, professionals and private individuals – to provide students with a diversity of activities. They all offer a cultural interest, an opportunity to practice your French and a chance to get to know the other students better.
A sample of activities offered:
- Guided town tour
- Cooking classes in cooperation with “l’Atelier des Chefs” or in a private home
- Wine-tasting in cooperation with “la Cave du Félibrige”
- Guided tour of the market
- Pastry workshop
- Writing workshop and other language workshops
- Pétanque contest with aperitif
- Hiking
- Excursions to places of interest (Arles, les Baux, la Camargue, Avignon, Pont du Gard, le Luberon, Cassis & the calanques, Marseilles, Saint Tropez, Monaco, the carnival in Nice, the Cannes film festival, les Gorges du Verdon…
In addition to the activity programme arranged by the French language school, the local staff also inform students about current events in Aix en Provence; it’s a very lively town and there is always something going on. In summer there are several music festivals, such as the “Aix in Music” in June, the Opera festival in July and throughout the year there are numerous dance events, mainly thanks to the Ballet Preljocaj.
