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French Language Courses in the South of France
Valorme
offers a full French immersion program in Foix
in southern France. Foix is a characterful medieval town in the Midi Pyrenees region of southern France, on the
Route Nationale 20 between Pamiers and Tarascon,
close to the border with Andorra.
Backed by the majestic Pyrenees, Foix is a
charming old town with a thriving modern
community, attractive old style houses, narrow,
winding streets, little sunny squares and pretty
sparkling fountains. The town is dominated by an
imposing chateau - the Chateau des Comtes de
Foix.
Outings allow you to practise French with locals
whilst discovering the area, rich in natural and
cultural treasures: medieval towns and castles,
wonderful landscapes of the Pyrenees,
prehistoric caves, traditional crafts…
Lunches provide informal conversation practice
takes place at lunchtime with your tutor, in
nearby restaurants.
From Foix, you can easily reach many interesting
places:
- Toulouse - an hour away
- Carcassonne, the biggest medieval city in
Europe
- The Pyrenees which will fascinate you in all
seasons (hiking, skiing, snow shoeing…)
- World renowned well-conserved prehistoric
caves
- Cathar castles, Romanesque churches and “bastides”
(medieval towns)
- Andorra for its landscapes and for shopping
- The Mediterranean coast for beaches.
Accommodation: Valorme is located in a small,
quiet street of the medieval town. In the same
building, you will find the classroom, four
comfortably furnished flats for the students, a
living room and a courtyard to relax in. Your
tutor, Corine and her husband have their
apartment here too. Courses
Total immersion - intensive French courses. A
new class begins each Monday. The course puts
emphasis on oral communication (speaking and
listening, pronunciation). However, it also
gives you a chance to learn or review specific
grammar points and vocabulary. It allows each
student to improve his/her weak points and to
speak with more confidence.
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