What’s Included:
A “Try-It-Out-Trip”
What’s Included:
What’s Included:
- Accommodation in a vetted, high quality apartment, well located for all activities (21 days, arriving September 20/departing October 11th)
- Entire course curriculum, which includes an in-depth only course
- A quick primer of basic knowledge so we can ask the most useful questions.
- Where do I belong? Climate, Transportation, Healthcare,Welcome, Costs and ”Other Stuff”. You’ll end up with the 5 best towns for you.
- How do I belong? 1) Getting as good at the French language including assessment of your current level and learning style 2) Honestly assessing your resiliency skills for the adjustment required in relocating.
- A quick primer of basic knowledge so we can ask the most useful questions.
- Curriculum in Angers, which is tailored to the participants’ interests and is delivered in partnership with the English Language Library. Last year’s trip included:
- Music concerts, dinners and aperos in the homes of local volunteers
- Visits and seminars on various housing options (senior, real estate seminars)
- Panel discussion with locals whose topics included:
- Why Angers?
- Practicalities of Making the Move
- Touring the markets with a local
- Tech & French Admin
- Options for travelling to neighboring towns of interest: Tours, Saumur, Rennes and others
- Local language partners to work with for 6 hours of French conversation
Approximately 1/3 of your waking hours are likely to have an activity scheduled, with a busier schedule the first few days, and allowing for more free time as you acquire more knowledge and can explore on your own.
What can be added on:
What can be added on:
- More intensive study for French Language is possible. You’ll partner with professionals and peers who share their knowledge and time with you in practical daily skill-building for three sessions a week (in addition to the standard content). If you choose to add the language track , you will very likely have a completely full day everyday. Expect costs to be similar to if you were enrolling in a course with a similar schedule and topic. Questions? Book a Discovery Call here.
- Add-on towns: We can arrange additional support for stays in the following towns. This service can include accommodation or not as you prefer:
- Strasbourg
- Dijon
- Bordeaux
- Montpellier (+ Beziers)
- Nimes (+ Uzes)
- Nice (+ Vence)
Add-on services are comprised of a trusted local mentor and, when available, contacts for any expat groups in the location. We can also arrange or advise you on accommodation. Prices upon request for this additional option.
What’s NOT included:
- Meals: Each apartment includes a well-equipped kitchen. In addition, Angers has countless restaurants with all kinds of price ranges. What meals will cost can range from what you spend on groceries at home (or a little less!) to the ‘sky’s-the-limit’ if you choose the many fine dining options.
- Ground Transportation: Plan on paying for trainfare to and from your arriving airport (likely around €100) and the excellent local transportation, should you choose it. Prices vary depending on usage, class, and when and how you purchase your tickets. We can advise.
- Airfare: One reason we chose Angers is that it is an easy trip (non-stop TGV) from the CDG airport outside Paris, by far the largest international airport in France. Prices vary. We have a partnership with an experienced travel agent should you want help choosing and purchasing your flight.
Your per person price can start as low as $2800 and go as high as $4700. There are two variables:
- Per person occupancy of each apartment.
- The type of apartment chosen (size, level of luxury, etc)
Not sure which is right for you? Got questions? Book a free Discovery call here. We’ve seen all the apartments and know their pluses and minuses.
