Wine tasting for students of French language school in south of France French language study and wines

French language study and wines

Wine tasting for students of French language school in south of France

The small town of La Londe, six klms away from Hyeres, organizes a “Fête des vins” at the end of April. A gourmet lunch prepared by local chefs, packed in a picnic basket, that one can enjoy seated at a table at “l’Argentiere Plage”, or just sitting on the beach facing Porquerolles island; and then one can join a wine tasting route in town center: you only need to buy a stamped glass that you will keep as a souvenir, and then you can taste wines from La Londe, Hyeres and Bormes. Many of those who study French language in Hyeres will participate!

Fairy tales for learners of French in France

Students at French language school meet Harry Potter, Cinderella and Moby Dick

On the theme “100% fabulous”, Le Lavandou floral procession won all hearts last Sunday afternoon. Fifteen floats, each illustrating a different tale, enchanted old and young; the winner was King Frog for the large floats, Cinderella for the smaller ones, while the prize of the public went to Jonas the Whale. “Difficult to say which was the most beautiful” said participant to French immersion program in the South.

Bill discussed at French language school

Learners of French in France pro wine-tasting

In order to prevent teens’ alcoholism, French parliament is debating a bill which, if voted, would forbid all kind of free or unlimited alcoholic drinks offering. This bill aimed at a Grandes Ecoles tradition called open bar evenings, during which students use to drink very heavily. But it finally excluded free wine tasting in cellars, to the great relief of wine growers and also of foreigners taking French language course in France!

Fun board new wave in Hyeres where French language school is located

Learn French and windsurf in the south of France

Hyeres is certainly the spot for windsurfing and fun board, and Almanarre Beach is a Mecca for all surf lovers! This beginning of March, for the “Classique Fun board Tour”, all the champions were present and the mistral participated by blowing vigorously! A great spectacle that persuaded some students to add a fun board course to their French immersion program in Provence.

Learners of French in France prefer bouillabaisse

Important culinary issue at French language school in Provence

“What is the difference between bourride and bouillabaisse” students of French school asked.

Well, both are based on fish and sea fruits, and have a strong taste of garlic, but that’s about all they have in common! Bouillabaisse requests coloured rock fish, while bourride uses only “white” fish, the former includes tomatoes, herbs, saffron and spices…and is “much tastier!” concluded students who learn French in France on the Riviera.

Students of French language school at circuit Paul Ricard

Learners of French in Provence admire 24 heures du Mans prototypes

The Castellet circuit has just re-opened after ten years closing. For the first event, more than 4000 spectators had gathered to hear the thundering of the engines and the screeching of tyres on the asphalt and re-experience the emotions of the past. Among the public, a few Formula 1 amateurs had come from Hyeres, where they study French on the Riviera.