The 2 week cultural program includes 6 activities in the afternoon (3 each week), 2 evenings out (1 each week) and a full day excursion on the middle Saturday. Activities may include:
- Guided tours of local towns or traditional Basque villages
- Visits to the many museums and castles of the region
- Walking amongst the natural beauty of the Pyrenees
- Test your skill in a game of "pelote Basque"!
- An evening enjoying Basque specialties in a restaurant
- Regional produce tasting such as chocolate, cured ham from Bayonne, wine and cheese.
The activities offer an excellent opportunity to discover the cultural, architectural, natural and gastronomic delights of the Basque region. They allow you to develop your linguistic skills in practical situations whilst enjoying the company of the other participants.
Age: 50 years+
Starting dates: 19/05/08 to 30/05/08 and 01/09/08 to 12/09/08
Duration: 2 weeks
Group size: 14 maximum with an average of 8 to 12
Lessons: 20 group morning lessons of French per week + afternoon/evening cultural activities and Saturday excursion
Lesson length: 45 minutes.
Faculty Information:
Our partner school in Biarritz was voted as one of the four best French Language Schools in France by hundreds of Agents in 2006!
Other Activities:
Biarritz offers many after-class activities to assist you in practicing your French while you have fun! Choose from:
- A guided tour of the diverse architecture and historical monuments of Biarritz
- Tasting our local gourmet products including wine, cheese, chocolate and cakes
- Museum tours including the Marine Museum, Chocolate Museum and Historical Museum
- Excursions to the Pyrenees mountains, Basque villages, historical sites and prehistoric caves
- Golf at the numerous quality courses in and around Biarritz
- Water sports on the ocean and river such as surfing, canoeing, rafting and hydro-speed
- Hiking, horse riding, tennis and mountain bike riding
- Cookery classes to discover our local Basque cuisine
- Excursion to Lourdes to drink the sacred waters
- Discover thalassotherapy (seawater therapy) at Biarritz's numerous Spas
Facility Information:
Ideally located close to Biarritz town centre (20 minutes walk), the train station and airport. The school is in a modern, spacious building and offers fifteen bright, air conditioned classrooms for class sizes of two to twelve participants. An internet and self study room with wireless facilities is available for student use throughout class hours.
Notes:
Prices:
- French course only: 1105$
- With host family: 1775$
- With Victoria Surf 3 persons studio. Low/Mid: 2120$
- With Victoria Surf 3 persons studio. High: 3270$
- With Biarritz Ocean 4/5 persons studio. Mid: 3010$
- With Biarritz Ocean 4/5 persons studio. High: 5675$
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