Intensive French courses in the Loire Valley, France

Le Francais Face à Face:
Located in the West of France, Angers is the gateway to the Loire-Valley and is distinguished as much for the richness of its medieval heritage as for its cultural and economic dynamism. Built either side of the Maine river, Angers is a very pretty friendly town from which one can visit a wide range of castles and the world’s greatest example of needlework known as the Tapestry of the Apocalypse. Its imposing castle fortress, museums, gardens, shops and gastronomic restaurants and student life give life to the famous Angevin softness.

Should you wish to discover Anjou’s architectural treasures, its numerous castles and taste its gastronomic specialties and wines, you may be interested in our semi-intensive training. If you are short on time, have a look at our intensive weekend course.

Angers is easily accessible by train or by car, nearby the cities of Nantes (20 minutes by TGV train – and the International Airport of Nantes-Atlantique), Paris (1h30 by TGV train), La Baule (1h30 driving time), Le Mont Saint Michel (2hr driving time). We come and pick you up at the station of Angers and upon request at the International Airport of Nantes-Atlantique.

Location and Facilities:

Described as a “bright and radiant city”, Angers – with a population of more than 200,000 inhabitants -- is the gateway to the Loire-Valley and is distinguished as much for the richness of its medieval heritage as for its cultural and economic dynamism. Built either side of the Maine river, Angers is a very pretty friendly town from which one can visit a wide range of castles and the world’s greatest example of needlework known as the Tapestry of the Apocalypse. Its imposing castle fortress, museums, gardens, shops and gastronomic restaurants and student life give life to the famous “Angevin softness”.

Last but not least, The Loire Valley, including Angers, is noted for the quality of its language; it is said, in fact, that the purest form of French is spoken here. Our immersion programmes in Angers offer the opportunity to experience France to the fullest--its people, its culture, and above all, its language.

Should you wish to discover Anjou Province's architectural treasures, its numerous castles and taste its gastronomic specialties and wines, you may be interested in our semi-intensive program. If you are short on time, have a look at our 4-day intensive program or at our intensive weekend course.

Angers is easily accessible by train or by car, nearby the cities of Nantes (20 minutes by TGV train – and the International Airport of Nantes-Atlantique), Paris and Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport (1h30 by TGV train). We pick you up at the station of Angers and upon request at the International Airport of Nantes-Atlantique.

In order to make you feel comfortable and at home and to help you fully enjoy the French way of life, Le Francais Face à Face has selected a very modern, spacious and comfortable loft located in the very center of Angers, close to the shops and restaurants.

This outstanding place is beautifully decorated and provides a spacious bedroom and bathroom as well as a fully equipped kitchen and a space dedicated to the courses. Active lunch with your private teacher take place in some nice restaurants in Angers. Dinners are supposed to be on your own but can be arranged with your teacher upon request.