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Introducing… the Sacré-Cœur

Introducing… the Sacré-Cœur

Welcome to the latest in our Introducing series, where we give you an insight into the best-known landmarks in the city and a few fascinating facts before you visit. What trip to Paris for a French course at Accord language school would be complete without sitting on the stairs in front of the Sacré-Cœur and gazing out at the fabulous views of the French capital? Do you want to find out more about the basilica behind you? Read on!

Fast facts
Work on the Sacré-Cœur began in 1875 and went on for 39 years. Why did it take so long? Because it was funded by Parisians, private donations and parishes around the country, so it took a while to amass the funds they needed to build the basilica. World War I stopped it being consecrated immediately after completion so that had to wait until 1919. It is the second most visited church in Paris after Notre-Dame and the second highest point after the Eiffel Tower. As you may have guessed from the name, the Sacré-Cœur honours the “sacred heart” of Jesus Christ, his love for mankind and the sacrifice he made.

Size matters
The Sacré-Cœur is home to two larger-than-life features: a mosaic and a bell. Let’s take a look at the mosaic covering the apse ceiling first: it depicts Christ with his arms outstretched in a white robe. He has a gold heart (a sacred heart) and is surrounded by worshippers and angels. It’s the biggest mosaic in France and one of the biggest mosaics in the world at 475 square metres. Next up is the bell: again, it’s one of the largest in the world. It measures 3m in diameter, weighs 3 tons and a team of 28 horses were called in to haul it up to the basilica. Known as La Savoyarde, it is only rung for special occasions (Easter, Christmas etc.) and as you’d expect from something so big, you can hear it from 10km away when it tolls!

Silent night
The Sacré-Cœur doesn’t sleep when its doors close. It has hosted an uninterrupted silent prayer every night since 1885 known as the Night Adoration. Even the wars and Covid couldn’t stop it! For a small contribution, you can experience it for yourself as long as you register (48 hour advance booking advised due to limited availability). On top of that, if you join the Night Adoration for at least an hour then you can spend the night in the basilica. Once you’ve registered, you have access to the dormitory where you can sleep until a nun wakes you up to join in the night prayer. How many people can say they spent the night in one of the most famous churches in the world?!

Now you know a few interesting facts about the Sacré-Cœur, it’s time to visit it! It’s only a half hour ride on the metro or a lovely 1.5 hr walk from Accord language school after all. You can visit it for free although you need to pay to visit the crypt (3 euros) and dome (6 euros). And don’t forget that this is a place of worship where no photos are allowed… so you’ll have to buy a postcard or two!

ACCORD: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33

The ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

ACCORD is rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor

How to get to the ACCORD Tour Eiffel school:

  • by Métro (underground/subway)
    Nearest stations: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Dupleix (line 6)
    Other stations: Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
  • by Bus: line no. 86 (Champ de Mars), line no. 82 (bus stops: Champ de Mars – Suffren, and/or Général Detrie), line no. 42 (bus stop: Desaix and/or Champ de Mars – Suffren)

 

 

Introducing… Montmartre

Introducing… Montmartre

Welcome back to the latest in our Introducing series where we give you an insight into the French capital’s best-known landmarks if it’s your first time here plus some quirky facts if you’ve been here before. This time we’re introducing you to Montmartre, one of the biggest attractions in Paris and just half an hour on the metro from Accord language school! Ready to explore?

Don’t lose your head

You’ll know from your French lessons at ACCORD that Montmartre means “mountain of martyrs”. So here’s the legend behind the name: Saint Denis was the first bishop of Paris (and its patron saint). The Romans beheaded Denis and his companions Rustique and Eleuthère on the hill where the Sacré-Cœur stands but rather than drop dead, Denis picked up his severed head and delivered a sermon about repentance as he walked away!

Belle Epoque glory days

Hilltop Montmartre was once a cute little village with little farms, vineyards and windmills… until the Belle Epoque when it became a magnet for the world’s best-known artists! The cost of living here was affordable and it was exempt from Paris’ wine tax making wine cheap. A lively cabaret culture flourished here and the likes of Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh moved in. If you want a taste of what life was like back then with the bohemian gang of artists, pay a visit to “Au Lapin Agile” at 22 rue des Saules. The cabaret is one of the oldest and most popular in Paris and still stages a show every evening from Tuesday to Saturday.

Place du Tertre

The local artistic legacy lives on today in Montmartre on Place du Tertre. It’s one of the most visited squares in Paris and literally full of artists selling their canvases or doing portraits on the hop. It’s no wonder that competition for a space is so fierce! First of all you have to wait about 10 years on the waiting list for a spot, then you’re allocated a tiny 3 square feet that you have to share with another artist on alternating days. Last but not least, you’re only allowed to do paintings, portraits, caricatures and silhouettes.

Climb those stairs

Montmartre is famous for its many stairways and being a hill, your calves are in for a serious workout making your way up the slopes. The stairs are great for your Instagram feed but maybe not so ideal when you’ve got the kids in tow or have limited mobility. Never fear, the tourist train is here! It sets off from Place Blanche by the Moulin Rouge every half hour and takes you to Place du Tertre in 15 minutes (it takes 30 minutes the other way). It costs 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children. So there you have it, if you want to save your pennies then take the stairs and enjoy the views, but if you want to save your energy then hop on board and enjoy the ride!

ACCORD: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33

The ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

ACCORD is rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor

How to get to the ACCORD Tour Eiffel school:

  • by Métro (underground/subway)
    Nearest stations: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Dupleix (line 6)
    Other stations: Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
  • by Bus: line no. 86 (Champ de Mars), line no. 82 (bus stops: Champ de Mars – Suffren, and/or Général Detrie), line no. 42 (bus stop: Desaix and/or Champ de Mars – Suffren)

With ACCORD navigating your New City: Paris!

With ACCORD navigating your New City: Paris! 

If you’re traveling to Paris for a day, a week, a month or a year, we’re here to provide you with the navigation necessities to shift your stay into high gear. ACCORD language school wants to make sure you’re super safe coming to and from school every weekday, so let’s chat about the variety of ways to navigate the beautiful city of Paris!

Taking the metro:

Since the year 1900 when the Paris metro first opened to the public, Parisians and tourists alike have transformed the metro into the most widely used public transportation system in Paris. With a station no more than 400 meters away at all times, taking the Parisian metro is a convenient and ecological way to arrive at your next destination. In order to board the train, you must follow at least one of the following steps:
– Purchase a ticket from an automated machine
– Get in line at the ticket booth to ask the employee for a Navigo Easy Card or a Navigo Décourverte Pass (Talking to the employee will provide you with a valuable opportunity to practice your French!)

Discover the best transportation strategy for your Paris journey with these insider tips! Grab a single-use t+ ticket from the automated machine for occasional metro and bus rides. Always make sure to hold on to your single use t+ ticket throughout your entire journey in the metro station in order to avoid fines! For a more convenient option, the Navigo Easy Card stores all your tickets electronically on a single card. Want unlimited metro access? Opt for the Navigo Découverte Pass, available weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Just provide a physical photo copy of your face to get it from the booth. Locals love this pass for its incredible value when used frequently.
With over 4 million daily passengers, the Paris metro promises a unique underground adventure to immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture!

How to get to the ACCORD Tour Eiffel school by Métro:
Nearest stations: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Dupleix (line 6)
Other stations: Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6)

Biking through cobblestone streets:

Renting a bike in Paris is a convenient and eco-friendly way to explore the enchanting city. To rent a bike, start by using one of the city’s public bike-sharing systems, such as Vélib’. These bikes are available at numerous stations throughout the city, with the closest station to ACCORD language school located on 11 Bd de Grenelle, 75015. Simply choose a bike, unlock it using the app or a card, and you’re ready to pedal your way through Paris. One of the major benefits of bike rentals is the freedom it offers to navigate through traffic and explore charming side streets that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation. Additionally, cycling allows you to experience the city at a leisurely pace, soaking in the captivating architecture and cultural landscapes. However, it’s essential to be cautious about traffic and pedestrian-filled areas, as Paris is a highly populated city that may be overwhelming for inexperienced cyclists. Moreover, during peak hours, bike availability might become limited, leading to potential frustrations.
Overall, renting a bike in Paris is a delightful way to experience the city’s charm and discover hidden gems, with the only downside being the need for attentiveness amidst the city’s vibrant hustle and bustle.

Let’s take a walk:

Walking through the streets of Paris is truly a feeling unlike any other. You’re able to hear the laughter of locals, the smell of fresh buttery croissants, and most importantly—walking around Paris gives you the unique opportunity to slowly soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful city. Some of the most picturesque spots in Paris are Montmartre and the Wall of Love in the 18e, the Champs-Élysées in the 8e, the Parc du Champ de Mars in the 7e (and only a 5 minute walk from school!), the ‘Quartier Latin’, the ‘Quartier du Marais’ and the Picasso museum, and many more…

Cruising down the street in bus or a car:

Whether you feel stranded in the middle of the night or you’re looking to travel to your next destination with a view of Paris from the comfort of a car seat, it is important to know your rideshare and bus transportation options. Choose from popular rideshare apps like Uber, FreeNow, or Bolt for a comfy ride any time, anywhere in the city. They’re convenient, often cheaper than regular taxis, and available 24/7. However, if you want a scenic adventure, hop on the bus! With metro tickets or a Navigo Découverte Pass in hand, you’re all set to ride. Just wait at the bus station, and the bus will whisk you away. Remember to enter through the front, tap your pass or ticket, and you’re good to go. Beware of fines for fare evasion! Most buses operate Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 12:30 am, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore Paris like a pro!

Navigating your New City: Paris!

ACCORD language school wants to make sure you arrive safe and on time for class, so be sure to follow all the guidelines necessary when navigating your way around the beautiful streets of Paris!

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Intensive French Courses in France in Paris

Intensive French Courses in France, in Paris

Select one of our Intensive French Courses in France, in Paris and learn French in our high quality accredited French language school in Paris. At ACCORD, enjoy a wonderful time and meet students from more than 40 different countries during your French language immersion stay in France.

At ACCORD Paris, High quality French tuition and premium student service!

The ACCORD French language school welcomes students all year round to study French in a friendly learning environment. The premises are located at walking distance from the Eiffel Tower and all the school has air conditioning (which is a major key point in the summer period). The teaching method is effective and the school offers programs and courses that can be adapted to accommodate all students’ needs.

Study French at ACCORD

– A “boutique” French language school accredited Qualité FLE, member of the professional organisation SOUFFLE and of CAMPUS FRANCE.
– A warm and friendly atmosphere.
– French classes for each proficiency level.
– Flexible French language program options (students can add at any time during their stay afternoon classes for one week or more)
– Highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff.

Discover the pleasure of learning and improving your French. Select one of our Intensive French Courses in France, in Paris and enjoy an authentic French experience.

Our intensive French language courses in Paris offer extra afternoon lessons based on encouraging oral communication or grammar and written French as well as DELF & DALF exam preparation in addition to the intensive standard course A (20 h/week).

Intensive French Course ‘A’ key facts:
– Focus on oral communication,
– Use of the French language in real-life situations, especially during the “sorties pédagogiques” (“Walking in Paris” lessons),
– Work on vocabulary and pronunciation to express yourself in French accurately,
– Courses open all year round to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced,
– Prices from 300 euros/week

Additional afternoon classes:
– Grammar and written French in dedicated afternoon lessons (9h/week)
– Oral communication/ French Culture and Civilisation (6h/week)
– DELF exam preparation classes (6h or 9h/week)

Intensive French courses in France, at ACCORD:
Intensive course ‘B’, 23 h/week, includes the intensive course A + one afternoon class of your choice.
Intensive course ‘C’, 26 h/week includes the intensive course A + 2 afternoon classes of your choice.
Intensive course ‘D’, 29 h/week includes the intensive course A + 3 afternoon classes of your choice.

Super Intensive French Courses key facts:
• Super-intensive course ‘G’, 32 h/week (= 42 lessons/week): intensive course A + 4 afternoon classes,
• Super-intensive course ‘E’, 35 h/week (= 46 lessons/week): intensive course A + 5 afternoon classes
• Intensive PLUS courses: intensive course A + 5, 10 or 20 one to one lessons per week

Exam preparation courses key facts:
• Preparation to the DELF and DALF exams,
• 3 courses: D1 (course A + 6 h/week), D2 (course A + 9 h/week), D3 (course A + 9 h/week including one to one lessons)

Contact us to receive more information

Study French at ACCORD

  • Full immersion in French language and culture in the French capital, Paris.
  • Active, participative teaching method.
  • Original course materials developed by ACCORD teachers.
  • Qualified French language teachers to assist you with making solid and rapid progress.

ACCORD Teaching method
– Our teaching method guarantees easy and active French language learning through real-life interactions.
– Our teaching approach in classes as well as during the ‘sorties pédagogiques’ promotes French language exchanges and participation of all the students in a friendly and relaxed environment.
– Our course material is developed by our teachers and is being updated and improved all year round.

Pedagogy key facts:
• Programs based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Teaching method and teaching material that encourage communication.
• Course materials developed for students from all levels of French, from complete beginner to advanced.
• Qualified and experienced teachers of French.
• No nationality over 12% at ACCORD. Excellent nationality mix in the classes.
• Periodic knowledge check (tests, assessments, self-evaluation).

Intensive French Courses in France, in Paris

Our intensive French courses allow you to communicate in French on everyday subjects and to develop the five skills necessary to progress in French: listening comprehension, oral production, oral interaction, reading comprehension, written production.

Your French course objectives
– Develop your oral fluency.
– Develop your listening comprehension.
– Work on phonetics.
– Discover the French culture and civilisation.
– Discuss (in French) with students of more than 30 different countries.

Why choose ACCORD Language School:
– 1988-2023: 35 years’ experience of teaching French as a Foreign Language
– ACCORD French Language School is registered as a Private Institute of Higher Education (n° 588 at the Academy of Paris – Ministry of Education), accredited by the official “Qualité FLE” and is member of CAMPUS FRANCE and SOUFFLE.FLE (professional organisation for quality French language training centres).
– A wide choice of French courses available for all ages, at prices that suit your budget.
– No hidden fees: When you enroll for a course at ACCORD Language School, there are no teaching materials and books to buy. Everything is included in the price of the course, including level testing, teaching material and end of course certificate.
– Fantastic location.
– Excellent facilities.
– Free Wifi throughout the school.
– ACCORD caters for students with disabilities.

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If you are motivated about learning French, ACCORD Language School is the best place to improve your language skills as well as experience the Parisian way of life and explore the French capital. The many official institutions accrediting ACCORD Language School have confirmed the school’s reputation for the excellence of the services provided.
But don’t take our word for it, just read here what our students have to say about their stay at ACCORD in the intensive French courses in France:

“Great location, friendly, good facilities. Excellent workshops after morning lessons. Excellent relation with teachers. I will recommend Accord, for sure. Excellent value for money!”
Viviana (ITALY) – 5 Stars on Google

“A1.1 course with Prof. Valerie was awesome. Merci. Can’t wait to go back.”
Jay Park (KOREA) – 5 Stars on Google

“Awesome school”
Alena (RUSSIA) – 5 Stars on Facebook

“It’s really nice school i was feeling great when i was learning in there…”
Shiva Bhattarai (INDIA) – 5 Stars on Facebook

“Everybody was very kind and available. The grammar workshop was really great. My host family was better than perfect!”
Christiane-Sabine (GERMANY) – 5 Stars on Google

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ACCORD French language school: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris

Located near the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower, the ACCORD school is also close to the Quai Branly museum, the Invalides museum, the Rodin Museum and many other famous places and sites.
The local “pâtisseries” and “boulangeries” are particularly popular with our students who practice their French whilst selecting their favourite pastry and converse with fellow students about the unforgettable experience of living in Paris.

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Full Immersion French language program for juniors 14-17

Full Immersion French language program for juniors aged 14-17

Selecting a full immersion French language program for juniors aged 14-17 in France and at ACCORD means going on vacation in France, discovering French culture and Paris, the French capital, having fun with other young people from more than 30 different countries, without forgetting the seriousness and the pedagogical quality of the French courses offered by a recognized FLE school, appreciated and accredited by the official FLE Quality label, ACCORD.

Full Immersion French language stay for juniors aged 14-17 in France, at ACCORD Paris: the pleasure of learning French in France

An all-inclusive language stay in France for a child, teenager or junior is an opportunity and you have to seize it. The desire to learn French comes through curiosity, the discovery of a new environment, another culture, another language, but also the desire to better understand young people from all over the world, without forgetting the enthusiasm of the teachers and the staff members who will supervise the juniors during their stay on the ACCORD campus in Paris. This is why a language stay with ACCORD is the trigger for real personal motivation.

Learning French is done spontaneously and naturally, in immersion both on the ACCORD campus and during classes and during visits, excursions and activities organized on site, on campus, in the evening. Learning French becomes a real pleasure!

All-inclusive language stay for juniors aged 14-17

Traveling, discovering another culture, another language, changing habits and making friends from all over the world are an integral part of the language stay experience for juniors aged 14-17 at ACCORD Paris.

Far from home and their usual landmarks, in a reassuring and secure environment, junior language students immediately make friends, many of whom will keep for many years after this first summer in Paris.

The pleasure of learning French in France, in Paris

The richness of these meetings is undeniably a motivating factor in learning the French language, because all the juniors are here to learn French, and practice it as much as possible, on campus as well as during visits and activities. The language immersion course puts juniors in a position to practice their French right away… and to make friends by speaking French. Because on campus the official language is French, and only French.

The French courses proposed in our full immersion French language program for juniors aged 14-17 and offered on the ACCORD campus are presented here, on the French summer courses page.

Full Immersion French language program for juniors aged 14-17 in Paris, France

When a junior decides to come on a language trip to ACCORD Paris, it is of course to learn French or improve their level to succeed in their studies. But coming on a language trip also means proving to yourself that you can evolve in a country other than your own, and in another language. During a language stay, the junior gains self-confidence and thus becomes more independent. By meeting juniors from other foreign countries, by sharing their room with them, by speaking (in French) with them, the junior will have self-confidence and will go towards others, to get to know them better, to share their culture, to tell their country , his city, his family…

The accommodation, activities, visits and excursions of your full immersion French language program for juniors aged 14-17 are presented on the page of our ‘all inclusive’ summer program.

And all the juniors who have come on a language trip to ACCORD will tell you that the more you learn, the more you want to learn, to surpass yourself and reach out to others.

All ACCORD Summer French Junior Courses are presented on the page of the Language School For Juniors In France

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Paris Saint-Germain Academy England is proud to announce a new UK Soccer Camp this summer at St Lawrence College in Ramsgate, Kent.
Open to boys and girls aged 8-15 years old.
All abilities are welcome!

Best French Courses in France

Learn French in France

You are looking for the Best French Courses in France? Select one of the Accredited French Language Courses proposed by a Qualité FLE school. Learn French in France with ACCORD French Language School in the beautiful capital, Paris. ACCORD is an accredited Qualité FLE Private Institute of High Education (registered n°588) which offers a wide range of French language courses for adults, teens, families and kids.

ACCORD Paris French language school

ACCORD French Language School welcomes adults and young adults from the age of 16 in its beautiful ACCORD Tour Eiffel School located nearby the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel 

French classes in France for adults

Best French Courses in France for adults – Accredited French Language Courses

ACCORD Paris offers a wide variety of French courses and lessons for adults. You can take an intensive or super intensive course as well as a semi-intensive course or just a few afternoon lessons.
All French courses for adults.

Intensive French Courses key facts:
• Focus on oral communication,
• Use of the French language in real-life situations, especially during the “sorties pédagogiques” (“Walking in Paris” lessons),
• Work on vocabulary and pronunciation to express yourself in French accurately,
• Grammar and written French in dedicated afternoon lessons (9h/week),
• Groups with a maximum of 14 students per class,
• No same nationality over 12% at ACCORD!
• Courses open all year round to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced
• Prices from 90 euros/week (Oral communication lessons)

Super Intensive French Courses key facts:
• Super-intensive course ‘G’, 32 h/week (= 42 lessons/week)
• Super-intensive course ‘E’, 35 h/week (= 46 lessons/week)
• Intensive PLUS courses: intensive course + 5, 10 or 20 one to one lessons per week

Exam preparation courses key facts:
• Preparation to the DELF and DALF, the ABITUR, the A/AS level, the ILC (Irish Leaving certificate)
• 3 courses: D1 (26 h/week), D2 (29 h/week), D3 (29 h/week, including one to one lessons)

Also proposed all year round:
French lessons for school or university groups.

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Best French Courses in France – Accredited French Courses at ACCORD language School in Paris.

To learn French in France, don’t hesitate and join an Intensive French in Paris program. Study French in France with ACCORD, a Private Institute of Higher Education and an accredited Qualité FLE French Language School.

Location: The program takes place in the heart of Paris, France, offering an authentic and immersive French experience. The ACCORD French Language School is located at walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and the famous Champs de Mars.

ACCORD Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33

Considered as the most famous, cosmopolitan, trend-setting and romantic city in France, you will fall in love with the city while studying French in Paris.

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Choose your Paris Passlib’ with ACCORD

Choose your Paris Passlib’ with ACCORD

ACCORD Accredited French Language School, member of the Paris Tourist Office, allows its students to benefit from many advantages during their stay in the capital, such as the Paris Passlib’.

Take a French language course at ACCORD and discover Paris!

Recommended by the ACCORD French language school, the Paris Passlib’ is the 100% customizable citypass for taking walks, visiting museums and monuments, renting a bike, taking part in unusual activities… Treat yourself to an “à la carte” discovery of Paris with the Paris Passlib’!

The Paris Passlib’, a practical solution to optimize your stay!

In a single purchase, you guarantee admission to the main museums and great monuments of Paris and Ile-de-France, you access unmissable excursions to admire the whole of Paris, or you experience the capital like real Parisians! Eiffel Tower, wine & cheese tasting, bike rental or thematic guided tours, there is something for everyone!
The Paris Passlib’ is available in 4 formulas. Information and prices HERE

The Paris Passlib’, a good plan that suits you!

A real good plan, the Paris Passlib’ can be adjusted according to your tastes and allows you to have a discount of around 15% on the activities offered!
– Flexibility: you activate your pass as soon as you wish, and you benefit from a validity period of one year from the first use.
– Flexibility: in case of unforeseen circumstances, it is possible to modify or cancel your visit or your activity up to 48 hours before the start of it.

Presentation video of the Pass’:

ACCORD, member of the Paris Tourist Office

Visits recommended by ACCORD:

Paris in 12 essentials
Visit the 12 unmissable heritage monuments of Paris, which contribute to the cultural influence of the capital.
List and presentation of these 12 essentials: HERE

50 Parisian must-sees… in one weekend
Our suggestions for museums, monuments, squares, unmissable districts… to visit in Paris for a weekend.
List and presentation of these 50 essentials: HERE

6 essential guided tours in Paris
Behind the scenes, historical visits… Discover the treasures of Paris in the company of an expert.
List and presentation of these 6 guided tours: HERE

Choose your Paris Passlib’ with ACCORD Paris. To discover all the monuments and museums to visit, here is the official website of the Paris Tourist Office.

On this website you will also find practical information to organize your trip and your stay in Paris: hotels and accommodation, monuments to visit, restaurants, etc.

Choose your Paris Passlib’ with ACCORD.
Where to get your Pass:

Main office – City Hall
29, rue de Rivoli Paris 4th – RER: Châtelet Les Halles (lines A and B) – Metro: Hôtel de Ville (line 1) or Châtelet (line 4) – Velib’: stations n°4016, 4103, 4017, 4018 – Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (last admission at 5.50 p.m.). Half-price theater tickets: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

To get to the ACCORD school 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, it’s very simple:

– by Metro:
The nearest metro stations are: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Dupleix (line 6)
Two other stations are also near the school: Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
– by bus :
line no. 86 (stop: Champ de Mars)
line no. 82 (stops: Champ de Mars – Suffren, and/or General Detrie)
line no. 42 (stop: Desaix and/or Champ de Mars – Suffren)

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Group Study Tours in France – ACCORD Paris

GROUP STUDY TOURS IN FRANCE – ACCORD Paris

For your Group Study Tours in France, there is no hesitation: ACCORD is the perfect choice! ACCORD has gained a reputation for providing quality group study tours for colleges, schools, universities, senior associations, teachers of French associations, journalists, business people, etc. Groups are welcome all year round at the ACCORD Tour Eiffel French language school and at the ACCORD campus in July and August.
Each study tour is different and ACCORD’s commitment is to provide a tailor-made program to each specific request which is challenging, creative and well-organized.

ACCORD provides successful programs for groups!

Group immersion stays offered by ACCORD combine all or part of these following components to provide the best experience for each group:

French classes are taught by experienced and enthusiastic teachers of French who create their own pedagogical material and design the material to meet each particular group’s request.

French language lessons are designed and focused on the group’s requirements and objectives. The content of the educational program is built up by our ACCORD Head of Studies and team of teachers together with the group’s accompanying teachers or group leaders. For high school students and university students, the content may focus on cultural comparisons or on a specific topic: French culture and civilisation, Napoleon 1st and the First Empire, the 1789 French revolution, Victor Hugo and his mythical Quasimodo, the impressionist painters (including visits of the Orsay museum and the Claude Monet house and garden in Giverny), etc.

The activity program proposed in addition to the French course can include educational and professional visits which help the students practice their French while developing skills in specific topics of the French language.

Cultural excursions also enable the group to explore the unique cultural and natural beauty of Paris, the famous ‘City of Lights’. During these visits and excursions, ACCORD staff provides an additional opportunity for the students to communicate in French outside the traditional classroom setting whilst discovering Paris and its secrets.

ACCORD provides successful programs for groups!

For these Group Study Tours in France, ACCORD also provides successful programs in environmental studies, teacher training, business in France, etc. Programs with a dedicated professional content can be developed by our teachers to suit professional groups and include visits, lectures and/or workshops from professionals in finance, law, start-ups, etc.

During their stay at ACCORD, students will enjoy meeting our international students from around the world enrolled in our intensive courses and workshops. It is an opportunity for them to speak French in a relaxed atmosphere whilst making new friends and benefiting from learning from others with different experiences and horizons.

Our accommodation recommendation for group study tours in France:

Homestay accommodation in our selected host families located inside Paris provides an additional learning environment as students can practise their French in a Parisian family and enjoy the Parisian lifestyle. This is also why we highly recommend the half board accommodation, with breakfast and dinner with the family.
Single rooms as well as twin rooms are available all year round.

French lessons at ACCORD

In our multinational classes at ACCORD, we focus on intensive study in small group ensuring high quality results. Our class sizes are limited to 14 students (average 10 per class) and we welcome closed groups of 4 to 25 students.

The price range depends on the group size, number of hours in class and outside the class, type and number of visits and excursions as well as lectures, specialists in the business field, etc.

If you need our help, we can also organise your group’s accommodation in Paris, transport passes, a cultural and activity programme. Whatever your group’s needs, our ACCORD staff will find the best options for your group’s study visit in Paris.

Contact us if you plan to build up group study tours in France: contact ACCORD here

ACCORD Paris language school

Located near the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower, the ACCORD French language school is also close to the Quai Branly museum and its famous “green façade” (a green wall), the Invalides museum and the Tomb of Napoleon 1st, but also the superb Rodin Museum, the UNESCO and many other famous places and sites.

ACCORD French language school: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France

Why choose ACCORD Language School?

A few of all our key points:

Summer French Course in Paris, in France

Summer French Course in Paris, in France

Following a summer French course in Paris at our ACCORD campus and summer language school is great fun! This summer, learn French in France and enjoy the Parisian way of life during your exciting French language stay in the French capital, the famous ‘City of Lights’!

ACCORD French language school offers French courses in summer to learn French in Paris

For your next summer language stay in France, select the French course at ACCORD which will be perfect for your stay:
– The semi-intensive afternoon PM1 course, from 14h to 17h, 15 hours per week in a multinational class of your level. A course structured with two afternoons dedicated to oral French and communication and three afternoons dedicated to written French and grammar.
– The intensive afternoon PM2 course, 20hours per week in total, which includes the semi-intensive PM1 course + one hour coaching/ tutorial, from 17h15 to 18h15.
– The morning semi-intensive AM1 course, from 9h to 12h, 15 hours per week.
– The morning intensive course ‘A’, 20 hours per week, from 9am to 1pm.

At our ACCORD summer language school all the French summer courses presented above are open to adults and young adults from the age of 16 years, from complete beginners (A0) to advanced learners (C1).

Contact us to receive more information.

ACCORD’s Teaching Method

Our summer French language courses for adults focus on communication using authentic documents to improve your French language skills. These summer courses allow you to perfectly combine learning French in class and the pleasure of enjoying all the leisure activities on offer in Paris.

A Summer French course in Paris ensures that the grammar basics are consolidated and that vocabulary and phonetics are improved during your French immersion program.

Learn more about our dynamic approach to teaching French.

The benefits of a Summer French Course in Paris

Our French summer courses for adults and young adults are great for learning French in France and enjoying the Parisian way of life in the beautiful French capital, the “City of Lights”. Book a French summer course in Paris at ACCORD and you will:

– Improve your oral French,
– Improve your pronunciation of French words,
– Feel comfortable when speaking outside the school,
– Improve your written French to communicate better,
– Make many friends at ACCORD,
– Meet students from all over the world (more than 40 different nationalities!),
– Adopt a Parisian state of mind and appreciate all the joys of what the French capital offers (jazz bars, cafés, brasseries, etc.)

Spending some time in the summer in Paris with the family, friends or by yourself and booking a Summer French course in Paris to improve your knowledge of French at ACCORD school means you, your family and friends will make the most of getting to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world and understanding better the cultural subtleties of the Parisians and the French.

It is only through booking a Summer French course in Paris and spending some time there that you will succeed to really ‘get in tune’ with the French people, their spirit and fabric through their history. Share a café and croissant at the counter of a typically Parisian café in the morning with the local customers and the bartender and put the world to right, spend an evening in one of the brasseries and discuss with the waiter what is really important in life: “la gastronomie” of course… is there anything else?

So what are you waiting for?
Book a Summer French course in Paris at ACCORD for you, your family and your friends.

All French courses for adults are presented HERE

 

School language stays in France, in Paris

School language stays in France, in Paris, with ACCORD

Undoubtedly, ACCORD Institut Supérieur Privé has established itself as a specialist in language school stays in France, in Paris. With 35 years of experience in hosting school and university groups in Paris, the ACCORD Paris school has demonstrated its know-how in the design and organization of linguistic and cultural stays in France.

ACCORD, a specialist in school language stays in France, in Paris

Coming on a language trip with your class to ACCORD is the guarantee of benefiting from real linguistic immersion and progress in learning French.

With more than 30 years of experience, ACCORD offers several language stay formulas to satisfy all the wishes and budgets of our partners, teachers, pupils, students, parents, travel agencies:

  • very short language stays (2 or 3 days)
  • language immersion stays, of one or more weeks,
  • cultural and thematic stays (history, literature, arts, gastronomy, etc.)
  • language stays to prepare for a French exam (DELF, DALF, Abitur, A/AS level, ILC, etc.)

ACCORD, specialist in language stays for groups in France, in Paris

With more than 30 years of experience, ACCORD offers you many language stay in France formulas.
Here are some examples:

Short-term stays, customizable, “à la carte”:

  • These language stays are fully modular and customizable.
  • You are a teacher in a high school or college and you want to bring your class to Paris for three days, on the occasion of an exhibition or to discover the famous monuments of Paris as part of our “educational outings”?
  • Do you want a cultural educational program with interventions from our teachers, but outside of a classroom?
  • Would you like your students to participate in a travel diary that will be distributed to parents and posted on the ACCORD website?

Contact us by email and create the language stay for your class with us!

Immersion stays, of one or more weeks

  • Would you like your students to participate in our multinational classes? (classes open to young people over 16 – for students under 16, a “closed group” class will be open)
  • Do you want your students to follow a “closed group” educational program, in addition to the course they usually follow with you?
  • Do you want your students to follow a specific preparation program for a French exam?
  • Do you want your students to benefit from a “tailor-made” program, including lessons focused on a theme set by you, with also educational outings?
  • Do you want your students to participate in our all inclusive summer program for juniors (with full board residential accommodation, French course, activities, visits and excursions, transfer…)?

Contact us by email and create the language stay in France for your class with us!

ACCORD, specialist in school language stays in France, in Paris

We offer stays according to the budget of our partners, we respond to specific requests, we meet the educational objectives of teachers/group leaders (thematic stays, preparation for a French exam, etc.) and, above all, we advise on courses, services and activities that best correspond to the specifications of the groups.

ACCORD, a French school with the FLE Quality label

ACCORD, specialist in school language stays in France, is a school with the official Quality FLE label, member of Campus France and the professional group SOUFFLE.FLE, ideally located in Paris, near the Eiffel Tower, with comfortable and air-conditioned premises.
To read: what the students of the ACCORD Tour Eiffel school say.

ACCORD, school labeled FLE Quality with the best marks in all areas, it is also teachers specialized in the teaching of FLE (French as a foreign language), experienced teachers who provide quality lessons adapted to the requirements of each school group or university, with teaching materials developed and provided by the school.

ACCORD, specialist in language stay in France for groups

But entrusting your group to ACCORD also means benefiting from a network of quality professional partners, such as:
– drivers and supervisory staff attentive to the success of your group’s stay, during your transfer as well as during excursions,
– accommodation carefully selected and adapted to the budget of your group.

Do not hesitate and contact us by email to create with us the language stay in France for your class!

Located near the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower, the ACCORD French language school is also close to the Quai Branly museum and its famous “green façade” (a green wall), the Invalides museum and the Tomb of Napoleon 1st, but also the superb Rodin Museum, the UNESCO and many other famous places and sites.

ACCORD French language school: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France