Top Activities to Enjoy your Stay in France study abroad

Top activities to enjoy your stay in France!

Combine your french learning experience with sporting and cultural activities to test your language skills, learn some new vocabulary and popular expressions as well as to make the most of your study abroad time. Below are our picks of the best activities in France:

Skiing

Skiing in France takes place in two parts of the country: the Alps and the 5 times smaller Pyrenees.
The skiing season in these starts in late autumn and ends in the first days of May. The height of the season is during February and March, which is reflected in the higher prices.

Canal Cruising

France is criss-crossed by canals and rivers.
Cruising these canals and rivers in France and in the old Europe is a delightful, peaceful and unforgettable experience. No matter the size of the boat, canal cruising is unique.

Hiking

Perhaps no country has a more extensive network of hiking trails and as much natural variety as France. There are thousands of miles of carefully marked trails in France known as Sentiers de Grande Randonne. As opposed to the hiking experience in America which is mostly related to wilderness in Europe hiking is a more civilized affair.

Traditional sports

Traditional boules (also called ptanque) requires much social skill as well as adeptness.

People who wish to join may find it easier if they speak the language.

Want to study in France? Here is what our students have to say...

France statistically being one of the most popular study abroad destinations has proven to be effectively satisfying students expectations. Take a look at what some of our students have to say:

Name: David
Program: High School France
David spent an academic year in France, in the Brittany region as part of Nacel Canadas Academic Programs. Though he chose to delay graduating from high school to participate in the program, David quotes It was a great experience and I've taken a lot from it. He does admit it took him about a month to adjust to the language, I had a good vocabulary but putting it together so it made sense took about a month. Though school kept him busy, he also found time to do some tourist things with his host family. Part of the program includes the participant be placed with a host family in the region., David describes his family as very stereotypically French for example, meals at home consisted of several courses. He also made lots of friends in France, whom he says he will likely visit when he returns to France.
Name: Kelly
Program: Language Summer Camp France
I just want to drop you a little note to say that Kelly's trip to Lyon was outstanding. She loved Ludo (the Tutor) and she truly bonded with her French family. She is just full of stories and grand memories. She didn't think that she actually learned much French from the classes but she certainly learned a lot from living in that environment not only in comprehension but in her confidence to speak French and confidence in general. This trip further developed admiration and interest to learn more about the French and the French culture.
Name: Jennifer
Program: Language Summer Camp France
Overall, I gained experience and pleasure during my time in France-I enjoyed the tutor sessions (my tutor: Guilmette) immensely, and the excursions were excellent for learning about French history and culture (although, I do recommend making them active-based, perhaps.) Nacel France has changed the tutorial slightly for more physical activities. Jennifer continued to write I feel that I returned from France with a new sense of mind and greater control over the French language. I can speak faster, and more fluently-although Im nowhere near perfect-and I have had a glorious time reciting my many experiences to my friends and family. my host parents were very welcoming and accepting of my cultural differences, and were always attempting to help me learn more about the French. My host brothers also communicated in a proficient and friendly manner, as well-they were very welcoming.

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Top Activities to Enjoy your Stay in France