FocusFrench · Art · Science
Typical length4 days
SuitsAges 11–16
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
Nice gives language learners a reason to speak French all day. An art workshop at the Chagall museum and a game-show team challenge are both run in French; Monaco brings a walking hunt round the Grand Prix circuit and the Oceanographic Museum; and in the hilltop village of Èze students create their own perfume.
What students take away
- Listening and speaking French in real situations
- Art, colour and composition
- Marine science at the Oceanographic Museum
- Confidence and teamwork
An indicative outline
- ArriveFly to Nice; a guided tour round the city and castle hill.
- Art & playArt workshop at the Chagall museum and a game-show team challenge, both in French; time on the beach.
- Monaco & ÈzeBFC walking hunt in Monaco, the Oceanographic Museum, and a perfume-creation workshop in Èze.
- Old NiceWalking hunt through Vieux Nice and a game of boules before the flight home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Each student creates and names their own perfume, and explains their choices in French.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. City-centre hotel; meals included.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.