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French and Cooking
Aix-en-Provence, France
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- Discovering local products
- Practicing vocabulary with colleagues and cullinary professionals
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day French classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group French classes (max 10)
- 15 hrs/wk of gastronomy lessons (30 total)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Emergency Message Service
Start Dates:
- 2/13, 4/10, 6/18, 9/10, 11/5 (A1 or above, no beginners A0)
- Closed Dates:
2012: 1/1, 4/9, 5/1, 5/8, 5/17, 5/28, 7/14, 8/15, 11/1
Host School:
This program offers a unique opportunity to experience first hand authentic French cooking techniques and recipes while being immersed in the lifestyle and flavors of Aix-en-Provence. This is the perfect option for anyone who is serious about both French cuisine as well as the French language and culture.
The course includes 4 hours each morning of language instruction followed by 30 hours of cooking workshops in the afternoons. Students will have the chance to discover Provençale gastronomy, local products, try wines from the region and all over France and learn the corresponding vocabulary.
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 Cooking in Aix-en-Provence, France
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
French
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| French & Cooking classes w/homestay |
n/a |
$2750 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$910 |
max 10 |
2 |
| French & Cooking classes w/homestay (no meals) |
n/a |
$2500 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$790 |
max 10 |
0 |
| French & Cooking classes only |
n/a |
$1955 |
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
- Private language classes: $90/hr, minimum 10 hours
- Extra homestay night: $60/night (with meals), $40/night (no meals)
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