French Language and French & Cooking Courses

Here at Ecole des Trois Ponts (School of the Three Bridges) we welcome individuals, couples, business people, families and groups who want to study the French Language. We also offer several combinations of French Language and French Cooking/Pastry/Chocolate courses.

Our week-long French immersion courses are conducted by native professional teachers in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. French language classes are available on a one-to-one basis or in groups of no more than 6. All language levels are welcome. Courses from 1 to 4 weeks

The Ecole des Trois Ponts is based at the charming 19^th century Villa Beaulieu in Riorges, Grand Roanne, about an hour north-west of Lyon.

We have a capacity of 16 guests, who are lodged in newly-constructed double or single rooms, all with private bathrooms. Accommodation, classes and meals are all provided on-site and included in the weekly rate. Meals prepared by our in-house Chef are taken with teachers and fellow students and conducted in French.

Living and studying on-site allows guests to advance quickly and experience firsthand the French joie de vivre.

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"I can highly recommend L'Ecole des Trois Ponts... I took the French Course. My experience at the school was so wonderful; I am returning in May... The school is a great place to learn all aspects of the French language and, importantly, get to know some very nice French people. I felt very much at home with the teachers and staff. I made new friends from all over the world." Kathy, USA

"We took the Intensive French course. We had such a wonderful time at your school. My husband and I were so relaxed. He did not want to leave. Great food! Great wine! Great company!" Tess, USA

" Merci à tous pour une excellente semaine à la villa Beaulieu. Beaucoup de travail, sans doute, mais toujours dans une atmosphère tout à fait chaleureuse et sympa, avec une gastronomie sans pareil !
J’ai l’intention de revenir bientôt." Mark (Manchester, UK)