The village of St-Laurent-du-Var located along the French Riviera, just west of
Nice, remains off the beaten path of mass tourism. St-Laurent is an authentic
French community with the distinct charm of a comfortable, relaxed town. It offers
our students the opportunity to experience the real, everyday southern French
lifestyle and culture.
Because of St-Laurent’s proximity to Nice, students will have several opportunities
each week to visit this vibrant city and take advantage of everything the popular
Riviera capital has to offer: the lively Promenade, world-class museums, an
attractive shopping district and the exciting Old Town. St-Laurent is an ideal
program for students who are interested in advanced French language study and
a rewarding homestay experience.
In addition to the French language major and
elective courses, the St-Laurent-du-Var program
will also offer activities based on student interest.
In the past, our students have played the traditional
French game of pétanque, participated in cooking
workshops, played on a popular local golf course
and worked with local theater groups to put on
their own performance!
HOME STAY
Morning language classes are complemented by daily interaction with your
French hosts. Homestays are typically located in quiet residential neighborhoods
that are a short walk from our classrooms. On average, students spend 4 evenings
per week at home enjoying dinner and activities with their homestay families. The
remaining evenings are spent with the St-Laurent group where students enjoy
group meals and a variety of cultural and recreational options. Our students are
housed with 1-2 Abbey Road students of the same gender by families that have
been involved with us for years.
AIR TR AVE L
For information on purchasing tickets for our chaperoned flights from JFK please
contact our main office.
Day trips
Every weekend, students go on day trips to some of the
most beautiful sites of the French Riviera. See Monaco,
home to the Monte Carlo casino and the famous Grand
Prix, visit the capital of the French Riviera, Nice, and its
Old Town, explore the home of the world renowned film
festival in Cannes, and enjoy the beautiful Côte d’Azur
towns of Antibes, Eze, St. Tropez, Villefranche, Saint Jean
Cap Ferrat and Saint Paul de Vence!
ST-LAURENT -DU -VAR PROGR AM OVERVIEW
Location St-Laurent-du-Var (Côte d’Azur)
Major French Language
Electives French Conversation, French Cinema & Culture, Studio Art:
Drawing, Digital Photography, Riviera Sports & Games
Housing Homestay
Level Grades 9-12, Intermediate to Advanced
Day Trips Èze, Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, St. Tropez
Optional Travel Paris (4 nights)
Extension
