French Courses in Paris
Overview
Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, is one of the largest cities in Europe, with a population of almost 12 million in the metropolitan area. Located in the north of France on the river Seine, Paris is amongst the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. The city is divided into 20 arrondissement (districts), numbered from 1 to 20. The Seine River divides the city into the Rive Gauche to the south and the Rive Droite to the north. Many of the famous boulevards and city centre buildings owe their current design, also in terms of space and perspective, to the architect Haussmann and to the Emperor Napoleon III, with the Avenue des Champs-Élysées the most famous of these. Night life in Paris is rich with famous cabarets such as the Moulin Rouge and the Crazy Horse, and restaurants offering the finest of cuisine, (including 70 that are Michelin-starred), available at all prices.
Language Schools and Camps in this Destination
In Paris, Marshall Language Services offers full immersion intensive French courses at the following language schools:
- France Langue Paris (French courses for Adults 16+, schools near Victor Hugo and Notre Dame)
- Eurocentres Paris (French courses for Adults 16+)
- Accord Paris (French courses for Adults 16+ and families)
- Paris Langues (French courses for Adults 16+)
- Elfe Paris (French courses for professionals and older adults in small classes)
Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
Eiffel Tower
Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the World Expo, the iron tower reaches a height of 324 meters. From the base of the tower, it is possible to visit the three levels, with a lift or escalator going to each one. A metal stair case goes to level one and two.
Musee du Louvre
Paris’ central landmark is instantly recognizable by the iconic I.M. Pei-designed glass pyramids that sit out front. Inside, there is a massive collection of over 380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art, including the Mona Lisa.
Angelina
Just steps away from the Louvre is the elegant Belle Époque salon that’s now home to Angelina, where the most decadent, velvety hot chocolate in all of Paris is served.
Musée d’Orsay
Once a Beaux Arts railway station, the Musée d’Orsay houses a permanent collection that ranges from Neoclassicism to Art Nouveau—but the impressionist works by artists like Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, and Seurat are the crown jewel of this museum.
Paris Catacombs
This underground labyrinth of tunnels holds the remains of around six million people, stored here in the midst of a cemetery over-crowding crisis during the late 18th-century.
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Notre Dame de Paris, with its famous those gargoyles and stained glass windows, is one of the very first Gothic cathedrals.
Arc de Triomphe
Majestically seated at the western end of the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe offers one of the most spectacular views of the city.
Sainte-Chapelle
This extraordinary royal medieval chapel, on the Ile de la Cité, features Gothic architecture and stunning 13th-century stained glass windows.
Paris Plages
Every summer, several spots around the city are transformed into pop-up beaches, each with its own unique theme. From sandy shores on the right bank of the Seine to water sports at the Bassin de la Villette, these urban beaches bring a taste of the French Riviera to Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
The largest cemetery within the city of Paris, Père Lachaise houses the graves of famous persons including Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Frédéric Chopin, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcel Marceau, Honore de Balzac, Marcel Proust, and even Jim Morrison.
La Promenade Plantée
The Promenade Plantée (also known as Coulée Verte) is the elevated railway-turned-park that inspired New York City’s popular West Side High Line.
Centre Pompidou
This high-tech colorful and modern building houses the city’s Public Information Library, the IRCAM music research institute, the Musée National d’Art Moderne, and has one of the city’s best views on its top floor.
Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen and Marché aux puces de la Porte de Vanves
Paris is famous for its year-round flea markets. The Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen is more commonly referred to as Clignancourt and is largest in the city (and possibly in the world)
La Cinémathèque Française
Housed in a postmodernist building designed by Frank Gehry, the Cinémathèque Française serves as a museum and theater, and boasts one of the most impressive film archives in the world. There are always exhibitions on display at Cinémathèque Française, along with daily film screenings.
Du Pain et des Idées and Le Meurice
Du Pain, with its flaky, buttery croissants, is one of the best bakeries in Paris, and Cedric Grolet at Le Meurice, is the undisputed master of pastry chefs.
Château de Versailles
The lavish Château de Versailles is just a short trip outside the city. Visitors can take a stroll through the meticulously manicured gardens and admire the opulence of the palace’s famed Hall of Mirrors.
Paris’ brasseries and cafés
Nowhere in the world, including elsewhere in France, are there French brasseries as in Paris, with their banks of shellfish, dishes of tripe and choucroute, waiters in aprons, and bustle. For a morning coffee and croissant, reading a newspaper, sunning on the terrace, or a conversation over an apéritif, there will be a great local café in any part of town.
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By Train
There are many connections to Paris from various cities in Europe, including London through the Channel Tunnel, by high-speed train, the TGV. See more information about train connections to Paris.
By Air
Charles de Gaulle, Orly, or Beauvais are the main airports of Paris.
Airlines that travel from Rome to Paris include RyanAir, Vueling, EasyJet, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, and Iberia.