French and Surfing in Biarritz
From £546 pp
Choosing to study French in France is a great way to improve your language skills, either at a quality French language school or in your teacher’s home for total immersion. Practise speaking over a ‘cafe au lait’, use your new skills at local shops & markets, immerse yourself in French culture in the modern art galleries and historic museums – French language courses should always be this immersive.
Thousands of people have already discovered that our eclectic mix of French courses in France are as diverse as the people who go on them. Come and join them.


Not only an elegant seaside town but also one of the world's most famous surf destinations. Learn French in the morning and then swap your textbook for a surf board in the afternoon for a language holiday with a twist.


France's gastronomic capital, Lyon, is renowned for its rich cuisine but choose to study French in this vibrant city and you'll have endless fun exploring its historic neighbourhoods, laid-back riverfront and huge green park.


The glamorous seaside city of Nice has been attracting crowds for decades. However, with its long beachfront, amazing food market and wide range of bistros and cafes, there's a lot more to Nice than meets the eye.


Normandy is a region known for its history, windswept sand dunes and beaches of flat, wet sand running for miles along the rugged coastline as well as its atmospheric medieval towns, including the charming town of Rouen.


While you might wonder how much French you can learn in a capital city, Paris' sense of identity is as strong as their love of the French language. Get off the well-trodden paths and explore the side streets and lesser known neighbourhoods for hidden gems.


You'll find an abundance of elegance and French charm in the beautiful region of Provence - from the rolling lavender fields and vineyards, to the iconic resort towns along the coast, all oozing with glamour.


Known as France's 'pink city', the city of Toulouse sits in the south-west of France near the Spanish border - numerous museums, galleries, gardens and festivals make it a great place to visit any time of year.
Keen linguists, beginners who’ve never uttered more than ‘bonjour’, multilingual speakers – everyone is welcome in the classrooms of our French language schools.
You’ll meet people of all ages and nationalities, from singles to couples to groups of friends. Some have spoken French all their lives and want to brush up on their skills, while others just want to escape traditional classroom settings and inspire their minds.
All that’s required is a passion for learning and a refusal to be boxed in.
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France – with its charming beauty and diverse regions – is bursting with culture. Roam the stunning Cote d’Azur on a French language holiday in Nice or discover the gastronomic scene in Normandy instead. Wander the enticing cities of Lyon or Toulouse, or converse over wine and cheese as you learn French in Paris.
For a peaceful language holiday, spend a week in the sprawling and breath-taking French countryside of the Loire Valley or explore the vineyards and lavender fields of Provence.
Learning French in France means embracing the nuances of a new language, challenging your mind and being willing to make mistakes. And – most importantly – it’s about sharing laughter, conversation and a glass of wine with other students and locals – without the stuffy classrooms or piles of homework.
And with professional French tutors, local teachers and native speakers helping you perfect your pronunciation, you’ll return with a broader vocabulary and worldview.
To accelerate your learning, try a full French immersion holiday. Move in with your teacher for a week and become part of the family. Speak the local language from the moment you wake until you’re dreaming in it, too.
You’ll see the results: a one-week French immersion course equips you with as much language learning as four weeks in a classroom at home.
Whatever you choose, you can find French courses in France that expand your mind and indulge your inner linguist alongside other passionate students. Never settle for ordinary.