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Description

The Language House, in partnership with Travel Med Tours, aims to combine language study within a vacation which includes a multitude of cultural experiences that compliment language learning. Our Learning Tours have been created on the premise that the best way to enhance any travel experience is to learn new things as well as a bit of the language. All vacations in this category are week long adventures where enjoyable French lessons are included.

Based in Avignon and Aix en Provence, every morning will start with 3 hours of French language study with qualified native speakers. The lessons will be designed to correspond with the planned afternoon events. Every afternoon will be composed of visits to nearby attractions within Provence. There is the possibility to choose from themed vacations such as "The Language of Wine", a package that includes French, a French wine tasting orientation class and wine tasting sessions. Also available is "French Wine and Cuisine" where wine tasting and cooking sessions are presented together as well as how the French pair the two together.

Highlights

Every tour date begins on a Sunday and ends on the following Saturday with a Sunday departure. Each morning is composed of three hours of French lessons and every afternoon, there is a wine activity. Below is a typical schedule:

Day 1
"Meet and Greet" at the train station in Avignon. Following the transfer to your hotel, you'll have orientation walking tour of Avignon followed by a visit to Palais du Papes. In the evening, we'll have a welcome dinner to get acquainted. (D)
Day 2
French lesson 9:00-12:00

Lunch break

To prepare for our wine tasting adventures for the week, we'll have a wine tasting lesson/orientation given by a local sommelier as well as information on the wine producing region of the Cotes du Rhones
Day 3
French lesson 9:00-12:00

Immediately after your lessons, we travel to Chateau-neuf du Pape. Famous mostly for their reds, we'll learn about the fundamentals of harvesting and vinification followed by,of course, a wine tasting session. We then enjoy a typical "Provencal Lunch" where we will learn a little about pairing wine with cuisine. (L)
Day 4
French lesson 9:00-12:00

Lunch break

Trip to Tavel & Lirac, a for a wine tasting session as well as a driving tour of this scenic area.
Day 5
French lesson 9:00-12:00

Lunch break

Visit to Saint Remy de Provence where can experience small town life in Provence as well as see the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. There will be an introductory walking tour as well as plenty of time to leisurely stroll and visit the local boutiques.
Day 6
French lesson 9:00-12:00

Lunch break

Visit to Dentelles de Montmirail to sample Gigondas and Vacqueyras. We will also visit the nearby towns to sample their local goods.
Day 7
Take a daytrip to Aix en Provence and experience market day as many local producers display their crafts at this very traditional French market. We top the day off with a tour of an olive orchard and a sampling of this age old tradition. Farewell Dinner (D)

Travel Types

• Language Immersion
• Vacation Packages

Languages

• French

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

From 2,000 to 3,000

Cost Include Description:

- All Course Materials
- French Language instruction
- On land transport
- Qualified native French teachers
- Accommodations
- Some meals
- Wine provided for the tasting sessions
- Expert Guides

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 15 or less

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

ten days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

The Language House's Mission Statement

The Language House aims to be a trusted source concerning all aspects of living abroad both short term and long term. Accomplishing this entails providing a full range of services which motivate, assist and advise others on living, working and spending time abroad well through an International TEFL training program, language training, coaching and humanitarian work.

Year Founded

2003