Make Giant Bounds in your French speaking ability. Set in C.18th Chateau de Matel, Ecole des Trois Ponts specialises in French Language Courses and relaxed French Cookery Courses for adults looking for a lovely setting and good food & wine in a convivial, relaxed atmosphere. We are a small establishment with 20 guests max. Have fun on this page by trying yourself out on our test.
We have new courses in 2007 :  French & Gastronomy Courses and  French & Cooking in French Courses

   

Cyclism in the Roanne's region

 We now offer some new and exciting cycle routes in the Roanne area for all those keen cyclists who wish to study at the Ecole.
 

 

 

 




The Roanne region is perfect for cyclists and among our guests, we have more and more cyclists delighted by their experiences in the region. Most of them are amateurs but they ride their bikes regularly and they come to the chateau with their racing bikes or their mountain bikes. We have bikes available at the chateau but it is always better to bring your own bike.

Generally, cyclists are interested in the French language but they can also come as non-studying partners. They pay a full board hotel rate and enjoy their free time to discover the region. They are given bike tours guides with different distances and different levels of difficulty and we can also put them in touch with local cyclists to ride with bike clubs or to go with amateurs.

Our region, particularly rich in hills and cols is a pleasure for bike amateurs and it is a really popular sport  around Roanne.

Do not hesitate to read Frank ‘s comments. He spent two weeks at the chateau and explored the region with great enthusiasm.

Frank's article

for more information about the courses we offer

Tel.: [33](0)4 77 71 53 00     Fax: [33](0)4 77 70 80 01
Ecole des Trois Ponts, Château de Matel, 42300 Roanne, France