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French and Wine
Aix-en-Provence, France
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Highlights:
- Learn about French wine from a professional oenologist
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day French classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group French classes (max 10)
- Oenology lessons (12 hrs/wk)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Emergency Message Service
Start Dates:
- 10/8 (no beginners)
- Closed Dates:
2012: 1/1, 4/9, 5/1, 5/8, 5/17, 5/28, 7/14, 8/15, 11/1
Host School:
This French and wine course is for wine lovers and gourmands, for both professionals or amateurs, seeking to combine a French learning experience with the pleasures of tasting some of the most outstanding wines of France.
The course includes 4 hours each morning of language instruction followed by lessons in oenology in the afternoon. A professional oenologist will teach: vocabulary, analysis, appellations and combining wines and dishes. Students of this course will also visit a local wine producer and there will be wine tastings with each session.
French classes take place just a 2-minute walk from the Palais de Justice, the school's three-story building is located near the city center and a beautiful public garden. The facilities include 15 air-conditioned classrooms, multi-media room with internet and email access, a recreational room with TV and video, small kitchenette and a sunny terrace facing the garden.
Information about Aix-en-Provence, France (Click to view)
Aix-en-Provence (pop. 150,000) is an ancient spa and a university town in the heart of Provence, located in the south of France near the seaside as well as the mountains. Of roman origin, Aix-en-Provence is a small picturesque city known for its rich architectural heritage. The city center is lively with many fountains, sidewalk cafes on tree-lined streets and open air markets. During the summer months, Aix-en-Provence hosts at least four festivals including the famous International Arts and Music Festival every July. Easily accessible by train or bus, Aix-en-Provence serves as a natural hub of Europe’s most attractive tourist region.
France is world-renowned for its rich history and spectacular cuisine. The landscape ranges from the high cliffs and rocky beaches in the north, to the resorts of the Riviera in the south. France’s beautiful countryside is abundant with vineyards and farms. Cosmopolitan cities and quaint towns make France a diverse country ripe in culture and charm.
Participants: Most of the students are from Europe with 17% from North America and 13% from Japan. The majority are students and independent travelers of all ages.
Prices for 2012 French and Wine in Aix-en-Provence, France
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
French
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| French & Wine classes w/homestay |
n/a |
$2575 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$910 |
max 10 |
2 |
| French & Wine classes w/homestay (no meals) |
n/a |
$2320 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$790 |
max 10 |
0 |
| French & Wine classes only |
n/a |
$1775 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$490 |
max 10 |
0 |
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Program Notes
- Airport pickup is not offered. Students have the following options: approximately $15 (€8) in shuttle or $75 (€45) in taxi from Marseille airport or $40 (€24) in bus from Nice airport
- Extra homestay night: $60/night (with meals), $40/night (no meals)
- Private language classes: $90/hr, minimum 10 hours
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