Boat-trip on the canals for the students of ELFCA French language school in the south of France Romantic Port-Grimaud for a group who learn French in France

Romantic Port-Grimaud for a group who learn French in France

Boat-trip on the canals for the students of ELFCA French language school in the south of France

Most ELFCA students have taken part in a bus & boat trip last week; first visit was dedicated to Port-Grimaud, the provençal Venice conceived in south of France by architect François Spoerry in 1966; they’ve silently glided through the canals in an electrically-motioned boat, admiring the picturesque fisherman houses, all different from one another but all united by their mediterranean spirit. In the center of the village stands the mock-fortified church, with its stained glass by Vasarely . The most adventurous students climbed the church bell tower stairs up to the top-terrace, from where one gets a breathtaking view of the whole village. What a souvenir for them who learn French in France with us.

Saint-Tropez charms learners of French in France

Participants to French immersion course ask for more

The bus tour to Port-Grimaud and Saint-Tropez mid-May was once more a complete success; although the weather forecast had been rather pessimistic, our fearless students and their loyal guide Monique decided to ignore them and to brave the possible rain, and quite right they were, for the menacing clouds that had invaded the provencal sky soon cleared away, and Saint-Tropez, all decorated with buntings announcing “les Bravades”, welcomed them joyfully. “How I’d like to stay longer!” sighed student at French language school in the South of France.

USA celebrated by learners of French in France

Students at French language school go to country and western festival

Last week-end Hyeres’ racecourse welcomed American folk songs and dances. Cow-boys and rodeos, horse-drawn carriagesand typical American snacks and drinks contributed to create a real Far-West atmosphere, and the thousands of visitors were quite enthusiastic, even the group of US students who learn French in the South of France.

Cannes film festival attracts participants to French immersion program in France

“We’re all stars” says learner of French in the south of France

Once again, stars from all over the world gathered in Cannes for one of the most important French events in the year. Once again they walked up the red-carpet stairs, with more or less naturalness, with more or less elegance, with more or less glamour. And once again fans and gawpers were there pushing and applauding and taking shots, and no less enthusiastic were the four “Elfcaiens” who had come from Hyeres where they study French in the south of France.

“Barigoule” explained to foreigners taking French language courses in France

“Too good” sighs American participating to French immersion course

Lately, a US student discovered a typical provencal dish with a very charming name: la barigoule d’artichauts. At first very much amused by the music of the word, she became rapturous when she tried it. So, hostess had to give detailed recipe in how to prepare the artichoke hearts so that they become very tender – as all hearts should be – not forgetting white wine, raw ham and lemon. The following day, everyone at school was envious of the lucky American student at French language school in Provence d’Azur.

Learners of French in France love Newfoundland dogs

Rescue demonstration fascinates participants to French language course

Last 17^th and 18^th May, all ports in the area celebrated “la fete du nautisme”; everyone was invited to try the various nautical activities proposed in the area: sea kayak, wind-surf, sea scooter, scuba diving etc; and as usual, what spectators appreciated above all were the rescue demonstrations, with Newfoundland dogs diving and swimming and bringing dummies to the boat, and then splashing everybody around. The big friendly dog aroused the enthusiasm and admiration of the crowd, among which many students who learn French in France on the Mediterraneen coast.