Located in the country’s south-west corner, bordering Italy and Switzerland, France’s Alpine region has an undeniable charm. Providing an inspirational and exhilarating arena for practicing and developing French language skills, the French Alps will leave a lasting impression on visiting students.
Home to Mont Blanc - the highest mountain in the Alps - the lure of this revered mountain range extends world-wide. Whilst natural features take centre stage, the mountains harbour charming pine-clad villages, seasonal farming hamlets and alluring cities. Annecy is well-known for its glittering lake, charming Old Town and snow-dusted mountain backdrop, whilst Chambery is renowned for its historical architecture and striking monuments. Jam-packed during the winter ski-season, many mountain towns enjoy peaceful summers, although summer-sports havens such as Chamonix are a magnet for rock-climbers and mountain-bikers.
Practise your shopping and money-handling skills as you buy souvenirs in Annecy and hit the hypermarkets in Grenoble. Get to grips with mountain menus, as you order fondue, tartiflette and chocolate-chaud in alpine restaurants. Extend your vocabulary of the natural world as you encounter gorges, glaciers, ice-caves and salt-mines. Gain a wider perspective of France’s diverse landscapes and inhabitants as you immerse yourself in the rich Haute-Savoie culture.
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Our best value sample itinerary from £409
7 Days to the French Alps by Coach
Day 1:
Depart from school for your channel crossing and travel overnight to the French Alps.
Day 2:
Arrive in the Alps and spend the afternoon in the village of Chapelle d’ Abondance before checking in to your accommodation.
Day 3:
Depart for Chamonix. Catch a cable car up the Aiguille du Midi and take in the magnificent views of Mont Blanc, and visit the ‘Mer de Glace’ glacier.
Day 4:
In the morning, visit a Gruyere cheese factory and the Chateau de Chillon. In the afternoon visit Nestle Swiss chocolate factory.
Day 5:
Day trip to Geneva. Visit CERN, the Palais Des Nations United Nations and the International Red Cross museum, time permitting take a boat trip on lake Geneva.
Day 6:
Check out of your accommodation and depart for your return journey stopping at the lakeside town of Annecy. Travel overnight to meet your early morning channel crossing.
Day 7:
Arrive back in the UK.
