Learn French in Royan

Learning French in Royan, an elegant seaside resort, combines study with relaxation by the sea. Between beaches, gastronomy and modernist architecture, this town is ideal for those looking for a French language school for foreigners in a relaxing setting.

Royan is located in the Charente-Maritime region of southwest France, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The town has developed in a varied environment, between ocean, Gironde estuary and pine forests, combining maritime charm and lush green landscapes with a generally mild climate that’s particularly pleasant for a language stay and a French course.

Largely destroyed at the end of the Second World War, Royan was rebuilt in the modernist style of the 1950s. Among its remarkable monuments are the Notre-Dame church, the casino and the villas, designed by innovative architects, illustrating a period of bold, elegant post-war reconstruction.

Economically, Royan relies on tourism, the leading local activity, as well as fishing and shellfish farming (mussels). Local specialties include seafood, Marennes-Oléron oysters, fish and seafood, as well as pineau des Charentes and cognac. In season, cultural activities abound: museums, festivals, concerts, nautical and artistic events are sure to please international students. Markets, summer events, cultural and sports facilities offer a varied program that attracts visitors.