French Language School in South of France

Institut De Francais:
Located in picturesque Villefranche sur mer, a quaint, medieval fishermen's village, nested in between Nice and Monaco and overlooking one of the nicest bays of the French Mediterreanean. Set in one of the most beautiful bays of the Riviera, it is popular with sailing enthusiasts, artists and tourists. Around a quaint "old quarter", can be found a 15th century citadel, a chapel decorated by Jean Cocteau, an Oceanographic Institute, the Sailing and Motornautic Club and many delightful little restaurants. Villefranche offers vacationers beauty, charm and historical sights that make it truly one of the outstanding spots on the French Riviera, 2 miles from Nice and only a short drive to Cannes and Monte-Carlo.

Location and Facilities:

View of the school from our gardens. The school is housed in a luxurious Provençal villa, set on the hillside of the lovely port.

How to get to us:
Local buses run along the coast every 15 minutes from Villefranche to Nice, Cannes and Monte-Carlo. Nice has an international airport with connections to the major cities of Europe and the world. A bus goes from Nice Airport to the Nice Central Bus Station where another bus can be taken to Villefranche. The stop in Villefranche is close to the Institut and is called "Place de l'Octroi". Nice is also linked to other Riviera cities and Paris by a direct express train.