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Montpellier

Montpellier

The school

Brief information

LISA! Quality Mark

Sightseeing

Accommodation

Courses and prices

Dates and services

Travel

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Montpellier

Montpellier is a young and lively university town which enjoys a mild climate all year round. Many students who have learnt French with LISA! in Montpellier come back year after year!
The sun shines almost continuously and the endless sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are just a few kilometres away. The historic town centre with its picturesque narrow alleyways, its elegant patrician houses dating from the 16th century, and its typically French street cafes, is home to countless summer festivals. Nightlife in Montpellier is exciting and varied.
Montpellier's advantageous location between the Provence, the Cevennes, the Camargue and the Pyrenees, offers an enormous choice of excursions. This area of Southern France has remained original and is not overcrowded with tourists, a real French treasure!

The school

Our language school is situated in the centre of the historical old town in a magnificent 18th century patrician house. It is under French and German quality control and is one of the leading language schools in Montpellier.
It offers quality language courses of the highest level as well as modern equipment (e.g. flat screen monitors for free internet access in the school).
The teaching methods are ideal for students of all levels, from young professionals and college students to people who want to refresh their knowledge and take a holiday at the same time.

Brief information

LISA! Quality Mark

Recognised language school (e.g. by the Maison de la France and the Montpellier Chamber of Commerce). Member of IALC. International classes, great location. Preparation for D.E.L.F. / D.A.L.F.

Travelling tip: The cost of living in Montpellier is relatively low, and the school is very popular for long-term courses (from 8 weeks duration).
The sea is very near to the school and the location is blessed with sunshine almost all year round. The old part of town is home to a variety of restaurants and bars. The region of Languedoc-Roussillon is famous for a wide selection of cheeses and excellent wine. We recommend a visit to the vineyards and cheese makers.

Sightseeing in Montpellier

Montpellier, capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean. Montpellier has a modern university, the locals are culturally and intellectually active and above all, very welcoming.
Montpellier university’s medical faculty is one of the oldest and most renowned in France. The Cathedral St Pierre which is built like a castle and has survived many religious wars is next to the university.
La Place Jean Jaures in the town centre is the most lively place in Montpellier. It has a fruit, clothes and jewellery market in the morning. In the evenings, it is used as an outdoor patio by the surrounding cafes.
The Promenade du Peyrou offers marvellous views on the Garrigues and the Cevennes as well as the sea. It also has an aqueduct, St Clement, and a Chateau d’eau. The Promenade des Arceaux hosts a provencal market on Saturdays.
Montpellier’s modern architecture is well worth mentioning. We recommend a visit to Port Marianne or Antigone by Ricardo Bofill.
Montpellier’s suburbs are characterised by elegant castles called Folies which were built by rich citizens and by the aristocracy as Summer residences.
In the evening, we recommend a visit to the Place de la Comédie in the heart of the city. It has various pubs, music pavilions, cinemas and an opera.

We also recommend a visit to the castle of Carcassonne, which according to UNESCO is a major cultural heritage. Nîmes is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in France. Avignon, famous for its ‘pont’, is not far from Montpellier either.

Accommodation

Family: Single rooms (SR) with breakfast (B&B) or half-board (HB). Average distance from the school, 10 minutes on foot or by bus or by tram.

Student Residence: Single rooms (SR) usually ensuite and with cooking facilities. Distance from the school , 3-12 minutes on foot.

Hotel*** with pool: Fully equipped apartment hotel with large rooms, kitchen, and bath, WC, TV and usually with balcony. From June to October you can bathe in the hotel's private swimming pool. Prices during the summer season (07.06.–15.09.2008) are a little higher. Average distance from the school 15 minutes by tram. Please note that a city tax of 1,01 € per night is payable directly to the hotel.

Courses and prices

Dates and services

Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Loan of course materials
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Additional services:

• Half board supplement in Family: £ 31 per week
• Extra nights without lessons: Family/Residence: £ 27; Hotel £ 42
• Single transfer from Airport/Railway Station to accommodation: included in the price for Host Family accommodation (arrivals between 9 a. m. and 10.15 p. m.)

Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to Montpellier. Transfer from the airport to your accommodation is included in the price for arrivals before 10.15 p. m. Alternatively, there is a public transport service from Montpellier airport. For further information and advice, please contact our staff.