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The art of living Mediterranean-style
has been long been perfected in Montpellier.
Nestled in the Golfe du Lion, the
capital of France's Languedoc region
is a thriving university city, the
nerve centre of France's south-west.
Radiating out from its bustling Place
de la Comédie
is the pedestrianised Centre Historique, a maze
of attractive, winding streets, open-air terraces
and luxurious private mansions, or hôtels
particuliers. Holding all this in are wide tree-lined
boulevards and an impeccable new tram system that
will convince even the most stubborn motorist
to leave their car keys at home. But the best
bit is that you can enjoy all this and still have
the beaches, mountains, vineyards and countryside
on your doorstep too.
The
School
The school was founded in 1995
and is located in a smart 17th century
town house just a few minutes' walk
from Place de la Comédie. With
6 classrooms, a reception area, a
local information centre with internet
access and a roof terrace, it prides
itself on offering high quality French
tuition in a comfortable and friendly environment.
It boasts a team of experienced and enthusiastic
teachers, who pay particular attention in class
to developing students' practical communication
skills. Attracting students from many European
countries, as well as from further afield, the
atmosphere is both cosmopolitan and lively.
* NB. During the summer students may attend the
junior school premises.
Client
Feedback
“I very much enjoyed the language
course. I was amazed at how much they
taught us in 1 week! The teacher was
great. Thank you so much so for making
the whole thing so easy. I will certainly
recommend Cactus to other people.”
Isabelle Turnbull
Ave no. of lessons:
20 lessons per week (each lesson 50 mins) Airport Transfers: Montpellier airport Accommodation: Host families: shared
room, full board
(with packed lunches), or twin studios in the
student residence
Sample Programme
Sunday: Arrival
at airport. Transfer to location & welcome
by host families. Monday: Morning reception at the school,
level test and language classes. Afternoon guided
city tour, swimming at the Olympic pool and
welcome party. Tuesday: Morning language classes. Afternoon
half day excursion to Nîmes, visiting
the Roman ruins and bull fighting arena. Wednesday: Morning language classes.
Afternoon ice skating and evening out at a local
French restaurant. Thursday: Morning language classes. Afternoon
half day excursion to the fishing port of Sète
or Grotte de Clamousse, discovered only in 1945. Friday: Morning language classes. Afternoon
free time for shopping.
Farewell party. Saturday: Full day excursion to Avignon
or Clamarque to see the stunning National Park
of the Camargue around Aigues-Mortes. Sunday: Return transfer to Montpellier
airport.
Cactus Rates Montpellier
Because...
* it is a buzzing student
city...
* it is close to great beaches and stunning
mountains...
* it is a hub of festivals and culture year-round.
