What are Cactus’ most popular French course destinations?

1. Paris

Up there, perhaps unsurprisingly, at the top is the chic and historic French capital. Paris has long been a popular tourist destination, and in terms of French courses it offers a huge range of programmes and accommodation. It also guarantees students a cosmopolitan, interesting and lively place in which to study, and plenty of opportunities to practise their French outside of lessons – especially, if the stereotype is to be believed, because Parisiens are notoriously reluctant to speak anything but their own language!

Our schools in Paris are located in four distinct areas of the city, each offering a different atmosphere and a unique range of courses. There is one in Montmartre, another near Pere Lachaise cemetery, a further close to the Louvre and a final one near to the Eiffel Tower and Place Victor Hugo.

2. Nice

Coming in at number two is the jewel in the crown of the French Riviera, Nice. A warm, vibrant and up-market city, Nice’s temperate climate, chic boutiques and lovely blue waters go some way to explaining its popularity! Nice has a marvellously laid-back atmosphere, which makes it a great place to study French. You get the best of all worlds, with high quality French tuition during the day, but the option to relax on the beach, enjoy the bustling old town or take in the tourist sights outside of lessons. 

French courses on offer in Nice range from General, Combined, Intensive and Individual French to more specialist options such as Business French, Exam Preparation French, Teacher Refresher French, Young at Heart French and Juniors French. Also available is a French and gastronomy course.

3. Montpellier image

The third most popular French course destination during the last year was Montpellier. A thriving university city, Montpellier has plenty to cater for its student population, but the attractive cobbled streets, historic buildings and endless days of sunshine make it a favourite with all kinds of other visitors. It’s big enough to have plenty going on, but small enough that it’s easy to get back and forth to school, and of course to explore the city.

French courses offered in Montpellier include General, Intensive, Individual, Combined, plus Exam Preparation French, Juniors French and French and Gastronomy.

4. Biarritz image

A fashionable and laid-back resort on France’s south west coast, Biarritz has long been one of our most poplar French course destinations. Despite its up-market boutiques and eateries, Biarritz is also one of Europe’s premier surf spots, which ensures that it attracts a really wide range of visitors. Its location in the heart of the Basque country means that it has a unique culture and identity too, which makes it a really interesting place to learn French. The golden beaches and party atmosphere in the summer also make it an appealing option for many!

French courses in Biarritz include General French, Individual French, Juniors French and French & Surfing.

5. Aix en Provence image

Possibly the most quintessentially French of all our destinations, Aix en Provence really indulges the image of provencale living. A city that is home to thousands of students, it has plenty in terms of entertainment options but is also warm, historic and surrounded by some really beautiful countryside. Outside of lessons, students who learn French in Aix en Provence can enjoy its fantastic café culture and find out about the city’s long history and famous former inhabitants.

There are a range of French courses offered in Aix en Provence, from specialist options like French & Provencal Cooking, French & Oenology, French & Painting and Teacher Refresher French to more generic courses in both group and individual formats.

Please visit the Cactus Language website for full course listings and to book

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