What’s Included in Your Package

Your package includes everything you need to learn, explore, and fully experience French culture in Annecy-Lyon.

Accommodation in traditionnal houses

Daily French lessons with specialized teaching

Cultural and discovery activities

Creative projects in french

Visits to local monuments and markets

24/7 support for any questions or needs during the retreat

8:30 –10:00

10:00 – 13:00

13:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 16:00

16:00 – 18:00

18:00 – 20:00

20:00+

Breakfast

French lesson (themes + speaking practice)

Lunch break

Free time

Cultural or nature activity

Language game / Workshop / Apéro

Dinner / Social time

Daily Schedule

(except arrival & departure days)

Time

Activity

Daily Itinerary Overview

A curated itinerary of landmarks, neighborhoods, and hidden gems that bring the city’s history and charm to life.

September 8 – Arrival & Welcome

• Check-in

• Welcome dinner

• Introductions in French

• Ice-breaker language game: "Tu préfères...?"

September 9 – Cultural Annecy

• Morning lesson

• Tour of Annecy + meet a local

• Language challenge

• Afternoon apéro & vocabulary review or beach time

• Morning lesson

• Visit to Palais de l’Île

• Free time

• Evening activity: Plage d’Albigny

September 10 – The Alpine lake

September 11 – Departure to Lyon

• Morning lesson

• Relaxation session with guided breathing

• Departure

• Dinner to Vieux Lyon

September 12 – Flavors of Lyon

• Morning lesson

• City tour

• Optional: Wine tasting or lavender field trip

• Language task

• Dinner

• Morning lesson

• Mini theater workshop or French improv

• Afternoon café français: speed-talking, mini role-play games

• Final dinner with retreat reflections in French

September 13 – Creativity & Expression

September 7 – Departure

• Farewell breakfast

• Share “a final sentence” in French

• Receive materials, photos & participation certificate

• Check-out

Accommondation

Central location - Shared rooms and bathrooms

Package Price (For 7 Days): EARLY BIRDS until July 1

€ 590 for Double room (early €570)

€ 1100 for Single room (early €1000)

Activities and Program

During the retreat, the schedule will be filled with interactive activities that will help you become familiar with the French language and apply it in everyday situations. Some highlights include

City and Nature Exploration

Discover through guided city tours and outdoor adventures. Explore its squares, monuments, old town, enjoy nature walks, and visit nearby beaches and scenic landscapes.

French Lessons

Join us for enjoyable language lessons that blend education with adventure.

Gastronomy

Creative Activities

Discover the flavors through tastings, market visits, and traditional meals. Learn about local ingredients and enjoy authentic dishes that bring French culture to life.

Take part in art and culture workshops like painting, crafts, and museum visits. These sessions offer a fun, hands-on way to explore while practicing your French.

Annecy-Lyon: Where Language Meets Life

Annecy and Lyon combine alpine beauty, history, and vibrant city life to create a unique French learning experience. Here, you’ll practice French not only in lessons, but also through everyday moments in cafés, local markets, lakeside streets, and cultural neighborhoods. From Annecy’s charming canals and mountain scenery to Lyon’s lively old town and gastronomic culture, every corner becomes an opportunity to explore, connect, and truly live the French language.