Holiday in Hyeres for girl learning French in south of France A typical Christmas Eve dinner for student at French language school

During the school annual closing time, some long stayers chose to remain in France to visit a few big cities and important museums and to experience a French “Noel”. Actually, tradition is no longer totally observed, especially with attending Midnight mass (!), but gastronomy  keeps mostly unchanged: the French still consume quantities of oysters, foie gras, salmon, lobsters, ducks and turkeys, and for dessert, the “bûche de Noel” (Christmas log) is still a must! Oceans of champagne guarantee a cheerful atmosphere. “Great prospect” said Japanese girl studying French at Elfca French language school in South of France.