Experience Vichy and the Auvergne Region
Coming to Vichy for a training course is not just about learning—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in French life and culture. Situated in the heart of the Auvergne region, just a few hours from Paris, Vichy offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and cultural richness, making it an ideal setting for both education and personal growth.
Our Methodology
At CAVILAM – Alliance Française, our approach combines language learning with cultural understanding. Using the latest methodological innovations, we follow a communicative, action-oriented teaching style that includes:
Intensive learning through a variety of engaging activities
Techniques designed to enhance communication skills
Rewarding intercultural exchanges that broaden perspectives
A Centre of Excellence
Set in a beautiful location near the Parc des Célestins on the banks of the Allier River, CAVILAM offers high-quality teaching in a modern 9,000-square-metre facility equipped with state-of-the-art technological resources. The school maintains strong partnerships with France’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Institut Français, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, and leading media outlets such as TV5MONDE, Radio France International, and Canal Académie, ensuring an enriching and globally connected learning experience.
The Program
This program is designed to ensure systematic improvement in all aspects of written and oral French.
Course Structure: 18 lessons per week, each 45 minutes long, held in multinational groups of up to 15 students. This totals 13.5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, mornings 8:45 am to 12:00 pm.
Placement Test: On the first day at 8:00 am, students take a placement test to determine the appropriate level group.
Qualified Instructors: Classes are led by native French teachers with extensive experience teaching both adults and teenagers.
Theme-Based Workshops: Specialized workshops focus on specific themes, promoting faster progress in targeted areas of language learning.
Discover Vichy – The “Queen of Spas”
Known as the “Queen of Spas,” Vichy has long attracted visitors eager to experience the benefits of its mineral-rich waters. The city’s elegant mansions, Art Nouveau opera house, and scenic Allier River combine with leafy parks dating back to the time of Napoleon III, creating an enchanting atmosphere that embodies the French way of life. Vichy also features modern sporting facilities set amidst beautiful natural surroundings. In July 2021, Vichy and 11 other European spa cities were recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
Accommodation Options
Host Family Accommodation:
Enjoy a private room in the home of a French host family, offering an authentic taste of everyday French life.
Ideal for cultural immersion and intensive language practice.
Includes bed linen, towels, laundry service, breakfast, and dinner.
Campus Double Studio Accommodation:
Fully equipped double studio room for two people, with double or twin beds, kitchen, bathroom, and toilets.
Bed linen provided (towels not included).
Breakfast and lunch served at the campus restaurant.
Both options provide comfortable living while enhancing your language skills and cultural experience in Vichy.