Why come to Nice to learn French? Firstly, you can take advantage of the calm life of our beautiful region and also, you can benefit from a week of learning French! Here are our 5 reasons which will make you want to come and study the French language on the Côte d’Azur over the next few months.

1. You are in college : This is the ideal time to revise for your end of year exams ! At Alpha.b we offer many courses specially designed for college students who are preparing for the Bac, A levels, l’Abitur. You will come for a week of complete immersion into the French culture, you will stay with a host family, in the mornings you will have French classes from 9-12.20 with other international students of your level and in the afternoon you will have classes specifically for the Bac in order to prepare you for your exam.

Before your arrival, you will need to send us all the information about your course so that our teacher can then prepare a program adapted to your needs. Are you getting ready for an exam this year? Do not wait any longer and join our A Level Revision Course !

The little + : a stay adapted to your French exams in your country of origin including the opportunity of meeting other young people from Europe.

2. You are still a student or a young person: If you do not have exams but you would still like to prepare for an exam, you can follow our DELF preparation course for levels A1, A2, B1 or B2. These preparation courses last a minimum of 1 month during which you will follow a group class in the morning with other international students of your level and in the afternoon you will have 6 particular lessons with a teacher who specializes in the DELF exam. At our school, many teachers are authorized members of the DELF Jury and therefore know the exam perfectly. They will help you to successfully pass this exam.

The little + : We have had a success rate of 98% for the DELF exam in our school in the last two years.

3. You are more than 30 years old : Our special 30+ course was created last year in response to a growing demand from active young people who wish to learn French on the Côte d’Azur.

The 30+ Course is aimed at adult students who are looking for an intensive program with other people of the same age and of the same interests as them.

It is a very comprehensive program similar to the Intensive French Course with a practical approach to the language.

The idea is to guarantee that those who wish it will not be placed in a class with school students or academics during the spring or summer period.

The little +: the number of students in the 30+ class is on average 6 students (with a maximum of 8), as opposed to 10 in the other classes.

4. You are over 50 years of ages : Discover our Club 50 course without delay! It is aimed at enthusiasts of the French language but also of the culture.

We offer this course 3 times a year and the first is May 8th. The program lasts 2 weeks.

The courses are based on the cultural themes and there are leisure activities proposed in the afternoon. They are developed through « playful » activities, debates, role plays, news documents … according to different media, press, video etc …

The emphasis is on the practice of language, communication and understanding. The main aim is to enable each person to gain maximum autonomy in the expression and understanding of the French language.

5. You are between 16 and 106: There is no age limit for learning French! Nor to enjoy French Life on the Riviera.

À bientôt !

Are you holidaying on the French Riviera, whether to study French or just to enjoy the sun, and are looking for a unique weekend excursion?

Why not visit the Lérins Islands? Just 15-30 minutes by boat from Cannes, the islands are a haven of tranquillity and a wonderful change of scenery.

Which island to choose?

Out of all the activities we offer our foreign language students, the Lérins islands trip is enduringly popular. The islands are peaceful and extraordinary, with a sea colour incomparable to the rest of the Riviera. Especially in summertime, the ocean can be green or turquoise.

ISLAND SAINTE-MARGUERITE

On this island, we love to…

• Walk the many trails
• Kayak or paddleboard around the island
• Visit the Fort Royal and the former prison of the « Iron Mask », as well as the Sea Museum
• Bird watch in the bird sanctuary
• Enjoy the peace and quiet while having a picnic on the almost deserted beaches

How to get to the island?

Transfer:
By boat from Cannes
Price: 13 € Return Trip
Check http://www.horizon-lerins.com/

ISLAND SAINT HONORAT

On this island, we love to…
· Explore the island via the coastal path
· Walk in the vineyards
· Visit the Abbey where monks still live
· Climb to the top of the fortified monastery and experience breath-taking views of Cannes and the Southern Alps
· Wine taste with monks
· Taste local products: honey, jam and Lérin liquor
· Enjoy a glass of wine or a coffee at La Tonnelle
· Swim in the crystal clear blue water
· Take an oenological cruise along the Corniche d’Or

How to get to the island?

Transfer:
By boat from Cannes
Price: € 15.50 round trip
Cruises from 28 €
Booking:
+33 4 92 98 71 38
http://lerins-sainthonorat.com/

Are you holidaying on the French Riviera, whether to study French or just to enjoy the sun, and would like to visit a lovely nearby town?

Why not explore Entrevaux ?

Discover Entrevaux with alpha.b guide or by yourself

In Entrevaux we like to…

• Get to the village going over the draw bridge and through the medieval gate

• Stroll through the narrow streets

• Go up 800m of steps to get to the medieval citadel

• Discover the cathedral dating back to the 17th century and its organ

• Visit the communal ovens and the flour and oil mills

• Go for a hike in the Mercantour National Park and the gorges at Dalius, Cians and Moyen Verdon

• Take the Train de Pignes or the steam train (on Sundays)

Entrevaux citadel open 7 days a week – Visit duration: 1h30 Price: 3€

Getting there: By the Train des Pignes – Leaving from Nice

For more information go to: http://www.trainprovence.com/

Sie suchen last minute noch einen Französich Kurs für diesen Sommer in Frankreich? Wir zeigen Ihnen, warum alpha.b und die Stadt Nizza eine Reise wert sind.

Wenn Ihr noch nicht wisst, wie Ihr diesen August sinnvoll gestalten sollt, dann bucht doch einfach kurzfristig einen Sprachaufenthalt mit uns bei alpha.b Französisch Sprachschule in Nizza.

Raus aus der Hitze und rein ins Vergnügen

Die Hitzewelle, die schon länger in Europa herrscht, hat auch vor Nizza nicht ganz Halt gemacht.

Aber wir profitieren in der Hauptstadt der Côte d‘Azur von einem einzigartigen Mikroklima, und mit der leichten Meerbrise sowie den vielen Wassersport-Möglichkeiten lassen sich sommerliche Temperaturen besser ertragen. So hat Nizza heute 31° im Vergleich zu Montpellier mit 36°, Aix en Provence mit 38° und Lyon mit 35°…

Unsere Französisch Sprachschule ist klimatisiert, damit Ihr beim Französisch Lernen an der Côte d’Azur einen kühlen Kopf bewahrt.

Nachtleben in Nizza und Umgebung

Der Charme der Sommernächte ist in Nizza ganz deutlich zu spüren. Gerne sitzt man noch lange in einem der vielen Straßencafés bei einem Glas Rosé mit einigen Eiswürfeln, oder tingelt noch am Strand oder auf der Promenade des Anglais.

Dieses quirlige Nachtleben ist natürlich der ideale Anlass für Veranstaltungen und Musikkonzerte.

Konzerte und Musikfestivals in Nizza und Umgebung

So findet zum Beispiel vom 23. bis 26. August das „Crossover Festival“ statt. Dieses Open air Festival feiert seinen 10. Geburtstag im Théatre De Verdure, 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nizza.

Für Fans der Elektro Musik hält Cannes eine Überraschung bereit. „Les Plages Electroniques“ zählt seit 2006 zu den größten Beach Partys in Europa. Das Festival findet am Wochenende vom 11. bis 12. August statt. Nach Cannes kommt Ihr ganz einfach und schnell mit dem Zug.

Les Plages Electroniques, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette (Plage du Palais des Festivals), 06400 Cannes.

Eine Liste und Info aller Festivals und Konzerte an der Côte d’Azur findet Ihr unter www.festivalsrock.com/festivals/region/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur.

Sommernacht Feuerwerk an der Côte d’Azur

Cannes hat auch jeden Sommer noch ein weiteres Highlight. Bis einschließlich 24. August könnt Ihr dort noch in den Zauber des „Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique“ eintauchen. Internationale Pyrotec Künstler stellen dort ihre Feuerwerk Kreationen vor. Ein magisches Schauspiel, jeweils ab 22H in der Bucht von Cannes (Baie de Cannes).

Aber auch die Stadt Antibes bietet ein tolles Spektakel. Am 9., 16. und 24. August geht es in den Endspurt des „Festival Pyromélodique“. Ein Zusammenspiel von Lichteffekten und Sound in der schönen Bucht von Juan-les-Pins. Jeweils ab 22 Uhr. Und auch nach Antibes könnt Ihr einfach und bequem mit dem Zug ab Nizza fahren.

Sommer Freizeitaktivitäten Eurer alpha.b Sprachschule in Nizza

Auch in unserer Französisch Sprachschule passt sich das Freizeitprogramm den sommerlichen Temperaturen in Nizza an. Es stehen folgende Aktivitäten auf dem Programm:

Apéro & Pétanque – Mit dem Boules-Spiel und dem Aperitif geht es hoch zum Schlosshügel, um dort zur Aperitif-Zeit an einem schattigen Platz in geselliger Runde den Lieblingsbeschäftigungen der Franzosen nachzugehen J

Wassersport – Kayak, Stand up Paddling, Fun Fahrten mit Banane und Reifen, Parasailing, Tauchen, Schnorcheln… es ist für jeden Geschmack und jedes Budget etwas dabei.

Stadtbesuche – berühmte Städte an Côte d’Azur, wie Cannes, Antibes und Monaco besuchen wir am Abend. Tingeln durch die kleinen Gassen der Altstadt, das Casino in Monaco, der Hafen von Antibes (der berühmte „quai des milliardaires“, der als größte Marina in Europa gilt),“ La Croisette“ und die Stufen des „Palais du Festival“ in Cannes… an einem lauen Sommerabend hat die Côte d’Azur noch mal ihren ganz besonderen Charme.

Und? Habt Ihr Lust bekommen auf einen Französisch Sprachkurs in Nizza? Neugierig auf hochwertigen Französisch Unterricht und Sommervergnügen an der Côte d’Azur?

Dann meldet Euch doch gleich an www.alpha-b.fr/de/einschreibung-fur-den-franzosischkurs

A très bientôt à alpha.b

A language study vacation in our French school Alpha b on the French Riviera could not be a completed without going to Monaco. By the way, what is Monaco? Is it a state? A city? Why is it a ruling prince and not a king? What is the official language?

All these questions will find their answers during our excursion into the city with students from the school between the view on the sea, the visit of the casino and the palace!

After your French class, take an afternoon to discover the luxe of a unique city-state. Only 25 minutes away from Nice by train, the appeal of the city will become obvious when you will arrive in front of the casino with its rows of sport cars and luxury brands pavilions. Take a minute to enter the casino to admire the work of the architect that also built the opera of Paris, before going to the terraces behind the monument and enjoy a stroll with a breathtaking view on the sea that only few people know about. After the tour of the port and marina with its luxurious yachts, it will be time to walk along the sea coast and climb up the Rock of Monaco! At the top, beside a lovely view of the marina and Monte Carlo, you could choose to visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco built in the side of a cliff. This museum hosts the collections of Albert I, keen maritime researcher, and a real aquarium with more than 6000 marine species of animals.

To end this cultural tour, it is obvious that you will have to see the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, official residence of Albert II. You will then understand how his family came to power more than 7 centuries ago.

The way down the Rock will mark the end of the visit with once again an astonishing view on the sea, to end your trip with a perfect image of the city.