Visite Bretagne suggests original ways to travel across Brittany and meet with a French province.
French'cursions
Diving into a country also means discovering its language. Visitors showing interest in the French language may take benefit from their trip to France to improve their knowledge or to begin studying it. Guided tours with Visite Bretagne are an ideal opportunity to mix discovery of cultural heritage and language.
This format of tours is designed for people of all ages. We adapt to your level and expectations in French:
- beginners may learn some useful French words and expressions during the excursion mainly provided in English.
- for more advanced people, the tour takes place partially or fully in French, depending on your level and desire.
We agree prior to your arrival on the expected level. Of course we adapt to your needs during the tour.
French'cursions especially aim at improving your oral communication (understanding, expression) using daily life French language. Tour materials are provided for additional keys, which may help during your stay as well.
All the excursions listed on this web site are available as French'cursions at the same quoted price.
French classes in Brittany
A more traditional method of one-to-one or small group French classes is also possible. Of course, you choose the number of lessons: one-hour or a few hours to discuss specific topics, intensive courses over a few days, or a language stay including accommodation to immerse in French culture and get quick results.
Depending on your needs, previously defined together, these lessons will focus either on understanding and discussion, written expression, or on French culture. A special attention is paid to learning "everyday" French, as it is spoken in the daily life. Ways to learn French language are wide and we strive to find the best combination for you, mixing theoretical training, video, games, setting up situations...
Location.
Classes are offered all year round in:
- Combourg (halfway between Rennes and Saint Malo, access by train)
- Rennes
- Saint Malo
Courses take place at your convenience in a public place, in a meeting room (rental fee in addition), or at your home in the area of Rennes and St Malo (additional fee of 45€ per session in Rennes or St Malo. Lessons are also possible further with a kilometre fee).
A first chat is possible for free with Skype or on the phone to assess your needs.
Prices for one-to-one classes:
- 1-hour class: 30€
- 1.5-hour class (usually more efficient than 1-hour class) : 42€
- 3-hour class: 80€
- 7 hours (over the day): 170€
Prices for group classes (up to 4 people; beyond please contact us):
- 1-hour class: 45€
- 1.5-hour class: 65€
- 3-hour class: 125€
- 7 hours (over the day): 260€
Intensive and immersed training, at the teacher's
- 2 days of one-to-one classes, 1 night in B&B in Combourg, 370€ for 1 person (from 430€ for 2 people in a double room).
- 3 days of one-to-one classes, 2 nights in B&B in Combourg, 570€ for 1 person (from 670€ for 2 people in a double room).
- 5 days of one-to-one classes, 4 nights in B&B in Combourg, 980€ for 1 person (from 1160€ for 2 people in a double room).
- other on-demand formulas, especially for 2, 3 or 4 people with discount rates. It is possible to include a French culture programme from various angles (litterature, humour, cinema, music, arts, cooking...).
Classes may be combined with tours / French'cursions in Brittany to make them even more pleasant and to practice on the spot (for example courses in the morning and tours in the afternoon). You get a rare chance to speak both with a teacher of French as a foreign language and with a French native speaker, in a friendly environment dedicated to suiting your needs.
Various packages including lessons, tours, accommodation and/or transport are possible.
Feel free to contact us for more details.
Online French lessons (on Skype or Zoom)
You may greatly improve in French language through Skype or Zoom lessons, especially about understanding and oral expression. As your French tutor, we communicate a first time to talk about your needs and to try a first free chat. If it suits you, you then choose the most appropriate package:
- 5 hours, 150€
- 10 hours, 290€
- 15 hours, 390€
- 20 hours, 500€
Benefits:
- time saving
- very flexible schedule
- discounted rates
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French or Breton culture sessions
According to your interests, we talk about movies, music, gastronomy, art de vivre, litterature, traditions, history... It can be online or during your stay in Brittany. Like for French lessons, we agree about a programme for a few sessions (the same prices apply).
Leaflets and audio files to discover Breton and French cities
Learn more about cities that you want to explore on your own while improving your French pronunciation. These texts introduce the cultural and historic background, they are adapted to people learning French as a foreign language. Along with the document, you receive by e-mail two audio files (MP3) to help you improve oral understanding and expression in French : one file with normal reading speed and one with a slow pronunciation to clearly distinguish words.
Price for one city : 15€.
Available cities : Rennes, Lyon (gastronomy), Versailles, Angers, Quimper, Fougères, Saint Malo, Mont St Michel.
Gastronomic program
Like any trip to France, a stay in Brittany is an opportunity to taste various culinary specialities and wines. On demand, our program can be French cuisine oriented. Private excursions may include tasting sessions (wines, oysters, cheese, seafood, pastry, confectionary, etc.).
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Genealogical research
In case you had some relatives living in France, and particularly in Brittany or around, years or centuries ago (Breton people were and still are long distance travelers!), we would be glad to help you trace your ancestry. We may help in browsing and understanding archives. We may also discover on the spot places and environment where members of your family used to live.
Thematic excursions
Depending on your interests and current cultural events in Brittany, individual thematic tours are organised on demand, for example: Brittany, the cradle of Romanticism; French culture and art de vivre; Immersion into the Breton culture during the Interceltic festival; A journey in the time of the Dukes of Brittany; Brittany during the Second World War; music festivals, etc.
Please feel free to contact us for more information about our offers