À la carte French Courses: GO with slow in Brittany

Quintin, France
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Summary

LANGUAGE STAYS, INTENSIVE COURSES WITH FULL IMMERSION IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. A course program tailored specifically to your needs, designed for maximum effectiveness based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, taught by Catie, a qualified and experienced native-speaking instructor.
Example of a typical Breton-style daily schedule: The course begins at 9:00 a.m., either in the classroom or, in the summer, in the hydrangea garden. 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The four class hours, with a short break, fly by. Around noon, free time begins! The area is a true treasure trove for nature and sea lovers, as well as for those interested in culture!
Anyone who wants to test and expand their newly acquired language skills should seek out the Bretons, whether in the many shops in Quintin, at the bakery, or while dining on the terrace of one of the restaurants or pubs around the corner. There’s plenty of culinary variety in and around Quintin! Catie speaks German.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Communication, Creative Retreats, Pottery, Cooking, Painting
Language(s)
French, German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Place
Quintin, France
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Breakfast
Types of food
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services
  • a qualified, experienced teacher who is a native speaker

  • Teaching materials included

  • Course duration: 20 class hours spread over 5 days

  • Course location: in the classroom (above your accommodation) and/or in the hydrangea garden

  • Transfer to Saint-Brieuc Central Station by TGV (at additional cost)

  • Car rentals starting at €6/day!!!

  • 6 nights' accommodation, with or without breakfast, as desired

Accommodation

6 nights (20 lessons per week). Your accommodation is located on the ground floor and has its own entrance facing the street, as well as direct access to the garden via a private 7-square-meter terrace. It measures 35 m² and is suitable for one or two people. It features a bedroom with carpeted floors, a double bed (2x90x200 cm), and an adjacent separate toilet; a living room with two leather armchairs, a table, satellite TV, and a mini-fridge, as well as a kettle and a selection of tea and coffee, a CD player, and a radio. Free Wi-Fi, coffee maker; a bathroom with a large walk-in Italian-style shower, built-in sink, and toilet, as well as a towel dryer and hair dryer; a private wooden terrace (with patio furniture and electric grill) leading out to a typical Breton garden of 400 m². Secure bicycle garage.

Catering

This accommodation without a kitchen is intended for guests who wish to prepare their own meals, with the exception of breakfast, which is included in the price. However, you can also arrange your own breakfast (and we’ll deduct €8 per person per night), as you’ll find a bakery, numerous pubs and taverns, a crêperie, restaurants, a café, a pizzeria, a Turkish takeout spot, an organic shop, a deli, and even a great mini-supermarket on Town Hall Square—all just a short walk from your accommodation!
There is a weekly market (large) on Tuesday mornings. On Saturday mornings, there is an organic market (small but mighty). Quintin also has three supermarkets (Super U, Leclerc, and Lidl), all within a one-kilometer walking distance from your accommodation.
You can enjoy your breakfast on your private terrace or in your living room. Aside from bread and pastries, we provide everything you need for a hearty Breton breakfast. Your fridge will be stocked for your stay. You can pick up fresh bread and French/Breton treats according to your preferences at the two excellent bakeries—less than a 400-meter walk away!

sequence

Example of a typical daily schedule in the Breton style: The course begins at 9:00 a.m. either in the classroom and/or in the hydrangea garden. 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The four class periods, with a short break, fly by! Around noon, free time begins! The area is a real treasure trove for nature and ocean lovers, as well as for those interested in culture!
Anyone who wants to test and expand their newly acquired language skills should seek out the Bretons, whether in the many shops in Quintin, at the bakery, or while dining on the terrace of one of the restaurants or pubs just around the corner. There’s plenty of culinary variety in and around Quintin! Catie speaks German.

Arrival

The TGV station in Saint-Brieuc is a 15-minute drive away or a 35-minute bus ride (the Tibus stop is 600 meters from the accommodation). The airports in Brest and Rennes are a 1.5-hour drive away. Arriving by train? We can arrange a transfer between the Saint-Brieuc TGV station and your accommodation (for a fee). Alternatively, you can also reach Quintin via Tibus line 5 (the stop is 600 m from the accommodation). We can help you rent a car on-site starting at €6/day. Are you coming by electric car? There are 4 charging stations in the center, and one of them is just 80 m from your apartment!

9 rue des Douves CHEZ CATIE, 22800 Quintin, Bretagne, France

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 90 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

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