Tuition in Nantes
Nantes
The old capital of Brittany, Nantes offers important historic and architectural heritage as well as a thriving art scene. The city was the home of the famous writer Jules Verne, the residence of Anne of Brittany and a key 18th century trading port. The old 15th-century houses and the city’s stunning castle and cathedral serve as a reminder of its glorious past. Many consider Nantes to be the best city in France in which to live due to it’s unique quality of life.
The old capital of Brittany, Nantes offers important historic and architectural heritage as well as a thriving art scene. The city was the home of the famous writer Jules Verne, the residence of Anne of Brittany and a key 18th century trading port. The old 15th-century houses and the city’s stunning castle and cathedral serve as a reminder of its glorious past. Many consider Nantes to be the best city in France in which to live due to it’s unique quality of life.
| DAY | EXCURSIONS |
| 1 | Depart School early morning. Arrive at destination and meet host families. |
| 2 | Morning French lessons; Afternoon Treasure Hunt around Nantes – familiarise yourself with the beautiful city centre: Le quartier de la Juiverie, the Cathedral and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, la Place Royale, le Théâtre Graslin, the port. |
| 3 | Morning French lessons; Afternoon visit the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the last of the Loire Châteaux before the Atlantic Ocean. |
| 4 | Morning French lessons; Afternoon visit St Nazaire: visit the Ocean Liner Museum Escal‚ Atlantic to experience the atmosphere and the life on these legendary ships – Visit of the Ecomusée. |
| 5 | Morning French lessons; Afternoon visit Guérande: walk around this beautiful fortified medieval city of celtic origin, its charming paved streets, castle, the city wall, the craftmen’s shops –visit the salt marshes, Maison des Paludiers |
| 6 | Depart from host families and return to UK. |
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£488
Programme quoted above is based on a minimum of 35 students and includes:
- Meet and greet on arrival
- Collection and return to school
- Return channel crossing (Eurotunnel is available on request)
- Use of coach for duration of trip
- Half board accommodation in host families
- French lessons in closed classes (1 French teacher for every 12 students)
- Entrances and excursions listed*
- Group insurance
- Assistance of Family Liaison Co-ordinator
- 24 hours emergency assistance by Ardmore Head Office
- Free group leaders places 1:10 (accommodation in host family)**
*Please note guided tours are not included in our programmes. If you require a guide we can arrange this for you at a supplement
**supplementary cost for additional group leaders
