CIEE HS Summer Abroad: French Language & Culture in Rennes

Calling all French buffs! Immerse yourself in Western French culture and improve your language skills in Rennes.

Hone your French with four weeks of language immersion in Rennes, the capital of Brittany, located in northwestern France. After language classes, hit the town to test your skills and engage in lively conversations with locals. Explore the city’s colorful, historic center, with its narrow cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, cafés, little boutiques, and majestic monuments—like the Town Hall, Opera House, and Rennes Cathedral. Surround yourself by the French and English gardens of Thabor Park, known as the “Central Park of Rennes,” and meet local teens!

Living in a homestay, get in touch with French family traditions and daily life. Delight in weekend outings—hiking through the sands and river to get to Mont Saint-Michel and visiting towns on the southern or northern coast of Brittany. Your time in Rennes will enhance your French skills and immerse you in the distinct charm of Brittany, one of the most scenic regions in France.