learning, relaxation and Mediterranean lifestyle in the South of France.
Discover the perfect way to learn French in France at your own pace, in comfort, surrounded by the beauty of the Côte d'Azur. Our Senior Wellness Programme is a French language holiday designed exclusively for adults over 50 who want more than just a classroom experience.
Each morning, you join a small group of like-minded learners for relaxed, high-quality French lessons in Antibes one of the most beautiful towns on the French Riviera. Afternoons are yours to enjoy: wellness activities, cultural outings and the effortless pleasures of southern French life.
This is not an intensive language course. It is a gentle, enriching escape that combines real progress in French with the rest, culture and sunshine you deserve.
20 French lessons
4 activities per week
Studio accommodation
Dates
4 jan. - 7 mar. / 1 nov. - 19 dec.
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Dates
8 mar. - 6 jun. / 16 aug. - 31 oct.
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Dates
7 jun. - 27 jun. / 2 aug. - 15 aug.
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Course location:
In general, lessons are held at the
“Le Château” school. When this school has reached maximum capacity, students take their lessons at the “Le Port” school.
The classes
are mixed, with adult students of various ages, and structured according to
your French proficiency level.
The first day at school:
Students who have completed the assessment test no later than the Wednesday preceding their arrival will be able to start classes straight away on the Monday morning. Everyone else will complete the test at the school on the Monday morning and start classes on the Tuesday morning. The school organises an information meeting and a guided tour of the town.
Arrival dates 2026:
01.02-08.02-15.02-22.02-01.03-08.03-15.03-22.03-29.03-05.04-12.04-19.04-26.04-03.05-10.05-17.05-24.05-31.05-07.06-14.06-21.06-02.08-09.08-16.08-23.08-30.08-06.09-13.09-20.09-27.09-04.10-11.10-18.10-25.10-01.11-08.11
Special arrival dates for complete beginners :
01.02-01.03-29.03-19.04-03.05-17.05-31.05-20.08-30.08-13.09-11.10-01.11
Christmas break:
19 Dec 2026 - 04 Jan 2026
No classes on public holidays:
21.04 - 01.05 - 29.05 - 09.06 - 14.07 - 15.08 - 11.11
For 15 years, Centre International d'Antibes language school has been organizing French courses for seniors in France and now play host to over 20 nationalities.
Monday to Friday from 9am to 12:20pm (including a 20 minute break)
After taking a French test, seniors attend the standard course in the morning. As such, in a relaxed environment they will learn core grammar skills, develop their essential oral communication skills and familiarize themselves with French culture.
After your morning French lessons, enjoy a balanced program combining relaxation and discovery.
Each week includes two spa afternoons for rest and wellbeing, as well as selected cultural excursions to explore the region and practice French in a natural, relaxed setting.
Each week includes four half-day activities on weekdays.
Each week includes two dedicated wellness afternoons at the renowned Thalazur Antibes spa, one of the finest thalassotherapy and wellness centers on the French Riviera.
Twice a week, seniors explore the beauty and culture of the region. Excursions may include visits to charming villages, coastal walks, local museums or guided tours of historic towns such as Grasse, Saint Paul de Vence or Cannes.
These outings provide a natural and enjoyable way to practice French while discovering the French Riviera.
The
Aragon residence is located a 15-minute walk from the school and offers fully renovated, comfortable studios in a quiet area close to the town centre and the beaches.
It is also home to the school’s student community, so it is a great place to meet people and speak French.
No. This is a relaxed French language holiday. Morning lessons are balanced with two spa afternoons and two cultural excursions each week, allowing time to learn, explore and unwind.
Yes, it is. And it is strongly recommended. Learning French is a very rewarding activity and numerous studies show that after the age of 50 learning a new language helps to combat stress, engages the brain and helps us to concentrate.
It's never too late to learn a new language provided that certain criteria are met: being motivated, a learning environment that triggers positive emotion, not setting restrictive objectives and above all not setting limits. Our brain is smarter than we are.
This program is perfect for active adults over 50 who want to learn French while enjoying comfort, culture and the Mediterranean lifestyle in a friendly and international environment.
