Ecole des Trois Ponts:
The Ecole des Trois Ponts is dedicated to creating bridges between cultures by using language as our guide. L'Ecole des Trois Ponts in Riorges, Grand Roanne, offers guests the chance to perfect their French language skills in style. The quickest and most effective way to learn French is to go to France and speak nothing else. Living and studying in the Villa, guests advance quickly, taking meals with teachers and other guests, with time to visit the attractions of the region and practise their skills on the locals.
French Language Immersion courses
Taught on-site in a small group setting (max. 6) by professional native-French speaking instructors. General, Intensive, Private and Holiday courses are offered. We concentrate on oral communication skills and vocabulary development in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Specialized courses of study can be arranged for businesspeople seeking to improve specific language skills.
French Cooking & French Language Course
This combination of culinary vacations and French language immersion is specially tailored for you by Ecole des Trois Ponts in France. It is aimed at those who love presentation & those extra details which give your dishes that special something to delight friends at a dinner party in a delightfully relaxed, warm atmosphere. Our Chef’s imagination has led him to invent some delicious dishes that will enchant your palate and awaken your tastebuds to a palate of flavours with easy to follow gastronomic French recipes.
Guests participate in 5 morning French language classes to deepen your fluency in the language followed by 4 afternoon cooking classes with our highly trained chef (discreet English translation available if needed). Prepare French specialties in our new instructional kitchen.
French and the secrets of French pastry
Dare to try a fun and creative adventure? Here is a delectable combination of French pastry, chocolate creations and French language! You'll learn techniques and little secrets for preparing several types of croissants, pain au chocolat, brioche and viennoiserie. You'll Indulge your chocolate cravings with instruction on how to create several chocolate desserts. A unique opportunity to develop your artistic side and your taste buds. Our enthusiastic, talented chef instructor, with his artistic flair and advanced technical qualifications, teaches in a relaxed setting. He leads you on a creative adventure that covers the basics of pastry and chocolate production, how to make technical improvements, and encourages you to use your imagination in the creation of a chocolate presentation.
Guests participate in 5 morning French language classes to deepen your fluency in the language followed by 4 afternoon Pastry/Chocolate classes with our highly trained chef (discreet English translation available if needed).
Courses also available in:
- French and Walks: discovering the countryside while talking French
- French and Gourmet excursions: visits to local producer to taste gastronomic specialties
Group Courses for Community Organizations, Universities and Businesses are offered in:
- Cooking and Gastronomy (in English or French)
- Wine and Gastronomy (in English or French)
- French and Gastronomy
or contact us to customize your own tour for groups of 12 – 18.